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Liam Mowers as Edward Scissorhands and Stephanie Billers as Joyce Munroe in Edward Scissorhands © Johan Persson

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands: a huge cut above average

By Deborah Weiss, 13 December 2023

Bourne's Edward Scissorhands may not have quite the dramatic impact of his Romeo and Juliet or Swan Lake, but there is much to applaud and enjoy.

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London

13 Dec 2023

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands: a huge cut above average

By Deborah Weiss

Paris Fitzpatrick as Romeo and Cordelia Braithwaite as Juliet in Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet © Johan Persson

London

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet is a heartbreaker

By Deborah Weiss, 04 August 2023

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet is a triumph of theatre, offering mesmerising leading performances that will move you to tears.

*****

*****

London

04 Aug 2023

Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet is a heartbreaker

By Deborah Weiss

London

Miracle on Rosebery Avenue: New Adventures' Nutcracker! an explosion of sheer joy

By Graham Watts, 17 December 2021

A triumphant revival against all the odds as Sir Matthew Bourne's Sweetieland festivities return – briefly – to the stage.

*****

*****

London

17 Dec 2021

New Adventures' Nutcracker! an explosion of sheer joy

By Graham Watts

London

Romeo + Juliet another palpable hit for Sir Matthew Bourne

By Graham Watts, 09 August 2019

A commitment to youth brings another palpable hit to the New Adventures' repertoire.

*****

*****

London

09 Aug 2019

Romeo + Juliet another palpable hit for Sir Matthew Bourne

By Graham Watts