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TV: Behind the Scenes of Edward Scissorhands

By: Mar. 28, 2007
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Go behind the scenes of the National Tour of Edward Scissorhands currently playing at the Brooklyn Academy of Music now through March 31st. In this special video, you'll hear from Matthew Bourne, Sam Archer and Richard Winsor who are bringing Tim Burton's magical movie to life!

Having completed sold-out runs in London, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands will make its Northwest Premiere in Seattle this upcoming April."A treat for the whole family, Edward Scissorhands is a touching and witty gothic fairytale that tells the story of a boy created by an eccentric inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished. Left with only scissors for hands, Edward must find his place in a strange new suburban world where the well-meaning community struggles to see past his strange appearance to the innocence and gentleness within," state press notes.

Well known as a Tim Burton movie, Bourne adapted the modern day gothic fairy tale into a dance piece, much as he did with Swan Lake on Broadway. "I have been privileged to watch audiences take Edward into their hearts and roar their approval," says Bourne in the press notes. "What a delight it is to bring this fantastic story to audiences all over the world as a dance/theater piece."  The musical is based on the original motion picture of the same name, by arrangement with 20th Century Fox. Music is composed, arranged and adapted by Terry Davies, based on the original motion picture score by Danny Elfman. Original screenplay and co-adaptation is by Caroline Thompson. Set and costumes are designed by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Howard Harrison and sound by Paul Groothuis. New Adventures, Martin McCallum and Marc Platt are producers. Tim Burton wrote the original story and directed the motion picture.
 
The cast of thirty-one dancers includes Sam Archer and Richard Winsor, who alternate in the role of Edward Scissorhands, Kerry Biggin and Hannah Vassallo, alternating as Edward's love interest Kim Boggs, Scott Ambler, Madelaine Brennan, Ross Carpenter, Gareth Charlton, Andrew Corbett, Gavin Eden, Adam Galbraith, Sophia Dominique Hurdley, Steve Kirkham, Dena Lague, Rachel Lancaster, James Leece, Matthew Malthouse, Drew McOnie, Michela Meazza, Ebony Molina, Rachel Morrow, Etta Murfitt, Luke Murphy, Gemma Payne, Jake Samuels, Mikah Smillie, Mami Tomotani, Shaun Walters, Shelby Williams, Philip Willingham and Chloe Wilkinson.

For more information on the BAM run of Edward Scissorhands and to buy tickets, click over to their website at http://www.bam.org/.  For the full roster of tour dates, click on the official website here.


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