Fannish Fifty: Edward Scissorhands

[smallhobbit]

My final Fannish 50 is for another of Sir Matthew Bourne's productions, which we went to see yesterday.  Edward Scissorhands is based on the film of the same name, but done as a dance version.

We both really enjoyed it - excellent performers, as ever.  The story telling is great and moves along quickly, engaging the audience.  The music is lovely and the story is beautiful.

We were both delighted to see Liam Mower in the lead role.  He's the main Edward, although there's also a couple of others who play the part.  He was excellent, so totally convincing in his character.

So an excellent performance.  It's at Sadler's Wells until 20 January and then goes on tour in the UK until mid-May.

Comments

[galadhir]

That seems like a very appropriate name for the actor!

[smallhobbit]

Yes, it does suit the part.

[ride_4ever]

Congrats on completing your Fannish Fifty, and thank you kindly for the info that there's a dance version of Edward Scissorhands.

[smallhobbit]

Thank you! I've not seem the film, but thoroughly enjoyed the dance version.

[ride_4ever]

I saw the film in the movie theater back when it was first released. I didn't even know about the dance version until I found out from you.

[rusty_armour]

I haven't watched the film in years (possibly since going to see it in the movie theatre), but it's such a moving and imaginative story that it would make a beautiful production. I suspect that there was a lot that Sir Matthew Bourne could do in terms of choreography and just overall vision. It must have been a real treat. I can understand why you enjoyed it so much.

[smallhobbit]

Yes, the story is so powerful it works well in a medium without words. It was very enjoyable.