Choreographer Matthew Bourne’s celebrated reimagining of Edward Scissorhands is set to appear at Southampton Mayflower Theatre.

MATTHEW Bourne’s celebrated reimagining of Edward Scissorhands is set to appear at Southampton Mayflower Theatre.

Since its premiere in 2005, the dance production has wowed audiences around the world.

Based on the classic Tim Burton movie and featuring the hauntingly beautiful music of Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, Bourne and his New Adventures company return to this witty, bittersweet story of an incomplete boy left alone in a strange new world.

In a castle high on a hill lives Edward, a boy created by an eccentric inventor. When his creator dies he is left alone and unfinished with only scissors for hands until a kindly townswoman invites him to live with her suburban family. Can Edward find his place in the well-meaning community which struggles to see past his curious appearance to the innocence and gentleness within?

Matthew said: “Never has the story of Edward Scissorhands been more timely. In an era when uniqueness and identity is both celebrated and reviled, its story of how we treat anyone who appears to be different in our communities is as poignant and relevant as when my dear friend Caroline Thompson wrote the screenplay for Tim Burton’s legendary movie fable some 33 years ago.

“Once again I am truly indebted to Caroline, Tim Burton, and Danny Elfman for trusting us with their beloved tale. In fact, New Adventures is the only company in the world that performs Edward Scissorhands as a theatrical spectacle.”

Edward Scissorhands is at Southampton Mayflower Theatre from Wednesday 13th March until to Saturday 16th March. Tickets are from £26.50. For more information visit www.mayflower.org.uk