Cast: Richard Winsor (Edward Scissorhands), Kerry Biggin (Kim Boggs), Madeline Brennan (Peg Boggs), Scott Ambler (Bill Boggs), Gavin Eden (Kevin Boggs)
For complete info on this production, see the official Edward Scissorhands site.
Since I loved Matthew Bourne's A Play Without Words and Swan Lake, I was excited to see his interpretation of Edward Scissorhands. I'd heard this production described as a ballet and a musical. After seeing it, I would describe it as a musical. There wasn't that much dancing. The music (inspired by Danny Elfman's original score) was amazing. The cast is incredible. I think that the time period change worked very well for the show. The costumes are very well done.
I didn't see anything in the role of Edward Scissorhands that makes it as demanding as it has been described in every article I've read, but I'm guessing that the scissor hands are very heavy.
The way this show was done is pretty unique. Almost everyone in the musical plays multiple parts. It seemed like everyone except for those who play Edward Scissorhands and perhaps Kim Boggs is in the show every day, but playing different roles to keep them on their toes. Those who play Edward (and perhaps Kim) get to rest every other performance or so.
If you have a chance to see Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands while it's in LA, I highly recommend it. I enjoyed the production and hope that it goes on to do well on Broadway.
Grade: B+
Labels: 2006, dancing, Matthew Bourne, musical
Reviewed by Kat at the 12:22 PM show | 0 screams