Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands, at the Alhambra Theatre WHEN an eccentric inventor sets about creating a boy using odds and ends of his workshop, there begins a potentially touching father-and-son relationship, albeit with dodgy ethical leanings.
But the inventor dies before his creation is complete, leaving the boy a grotesque half-creation with makeshift hands made of scissors.
Not your obvious choice for a ballet, or indeed a family show, but renowned choreographer and director Matthew Bourne pulls off both in a spectacular slice of dance theatre that has become a global hit.
Performed by a terrific cast of dancers, the action unfolds against Les Brotherston’s vibrant set, to a lively score by Oscar-nominated Danny Elfman.
Liam Mower brought Edward beautifully to life, moving like Charlie Chaplin with a graceful awkwardness, in child-like awe of all around him. And Katy Lowenhoff gave a powerful performance as Kim, the smalltown girl who shows him love. On until Saturday.
Emma Clayton
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