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Post by theatrenerd on Mar 17, 2023 12:19:01 GMT
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Post by tmesis on Mar 18, 2023 10:48:03 GMT
I think this one of Bourne’s best efforts. Over the years I’ve enjoyed his productions less and less but this was really good a few years ago at SW.
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Post by londonpostie on Mar 18, 2023 19:16:29 GMT
Christmas panto season: 8-week residency, about 55 shows. Quite the pull. I'm in >>
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Post by david on Jan 3, 2024 22:47:36 GMT
A new year offers new opportunities to visit theatres that I have never been to before and tonight Sadler’s Wells gets ticked off the list after watching Edward Scissorhands. My experience of contemporary dance shows only consists of watching Matthew Bourne’s “ Midnight Bell” when it came up to Liverpool whilst on tour. After getting a rush ticket this afternoon for the second circle (D11) I really didn’t know what to expect in terms of view but taking my seat in the auditorium I was really happy with the seat for the bargain price of £29.50. A great centre view that despite being up in the gods I felt close enough to the stage to get that emotional connection to the piece whilst still being able to clearly see the cast perform. With an excellent rake between each row, people in front really were not an issue in obscuring my view.
I am really impressed with the venue on my first visit. Friendly and welcoming FOH staff and plenty of space in hang around in on all 3 auditorium levels. Being up in the second circle, I didn’t have any issues with the sound quality during theshow from where I was sat. Based on my visit tonight, I wouldn’t have any hesitation in coming to this venue in the future.
As for the show, I absolutely loved it. A great show from Matthew Bourne that was engaging for the entire 2hrs and 20 minutes. The entire cast led by former Billy Elliot Liam Mower as Edward were superb. Great dancing from all the cast that really conveyed both the emotional angst as well as the humour of the film really well that made you care for the characters. Along with a wonderful score from Terry Davies and Danny Elfman that was brought to life by 14 piece orchestra led by conductor Ellie Slorach and a stunning set design from Lez Brotherston (with video/projections from Duncan McLean) and lighting from Howard Harrison this really was a complete package for me and lifted the show to another level.
As first visits go, I really couldn’t have asked for more from tonight. 5⭐️
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Post by justfran on Jan 4, 2024 20:26:24 GMT
Great to read such a positive review david I've got tickets booked to see this in Newcastle on the tour. All of the Matthew Bourne shows I've seen have been brilliant and I expect this will be no exception. Sleeping Beauty was shown on BBC over Christmas and is available on iPlayer - definitely worth a watch.
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Post by threeletteracronym on Jan 15, 2024 14:46:55 GMT
I prefer the ballet (of Edward Scissorhands) to the film these days.
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Post by colelarson on Jan 28, 2024 0:20:29 GMT
Saw this today in Canterbury, had Stephen Murray as Edward.
I thought it had a wonderful set, stunning costumes and a magical score.
The dancing was sublime and the show captivating, a delightful rendition of the 90s film.
I enjoyed it very much and would be keen to see it again!
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Post by curiouskc on Jan 31, 2024 14:16:45 GMT
Does anyone know if Liam Mower has set shows off? I would love to see him but figure he won't be doing every performance.
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Post by theatrenerd on Feb 9, 2024 12:22:06 GMT
Saw this in Birmingham last night for the first time and really enjoyed it. Thought it was a brilliant, moving and funny stage adaptation and really makes sense for it to be a dance piece opposed to a musical or a play.
Just one question for which I was slightly disappointed by (but can understand why), has it always been pre-recorded music opposed to a live orchestra? Is that the usual case with Bourne/New Adventures shows? Either way, it still sounded great to hear Danny Elfman’s original score combined with Terry Davies’ new music.
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Post by justfran on Feb 9, 2024 16:16:38 GMT
Saw this in Birmingham last night for the first time and really enjoyed. Thought it was a brilliant, moving and funny stage adaptation and really makes sense for it to be a dance piece opposed to a musical or a play. Just question which I was slightly disappointed by (but can understand why), has it always been pre-recorded music opposed to a live orchestra? Is that the usual case with Bourne/New Adventures shows? Either way, it still sounded great to hear Danny Elfman’s original score combined with Terry Davies’ new music. I think they may use a live orchestra for the Christmas run at Sadler's Wells but it has always been pre-recorded music when I've seen various New Adventures shows on tour.
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Post by david on Feb 9, 2024 16:20:13 GMT
When I watched Midnight Bell on tour in Liverpool music was definitely pre-recorded but there was an orchestra for ES at SW.
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Post by marob on Feb 9, 2024 17:47:01 GMT
Yes, the orchestra is only ever at Sadlers Wells unfortunately. Shame as it does add to the experience. But they must tour far more extensively than other dance companies, so with a pretty big cast of dancers I can understand them not wanting the added expense of an orchestra.
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Post by darreno on Feb 12, 2024 14:48:04 GMT
Attended on Friday night and I absolutely loved this. I'm usually on a strict diet of musical theatre but this was a really nice change of pace for me. Staging was fantastic, captured the feel and look perfectly.
Dancing was, of course, breathtaking at times. Some genuinely emotional moments that were played to perfection. Would absolutely see this again, and it's opened my eyes a little to the middle ground between musicals and dance performances.
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Post by hoopoe on Feb 29, 2024 11:57:13 GMT
I saw this last night and thought it was wonderful. I also usually only see musicals, so it was really interesting to see how much could be conveyed with no words at all. I think the sets are a large part of what makes this so enjoyable to watch, along with the fact that there are often so many little scenes playing out on the stage at once that it was fun to look around and catch different things. There's a lot of humour in the show, both in these little scenes and more central moments, which I didn't necessarily expect.
I really have no criticisms, although when I reflect on all the things I enjoyed about the show, the dancing isn't particularly high up the list, which maybe seems odd. I like to watch dancing, but I'm not actually sure what kind of dancing would wow me.
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Post by interval99 on Mar 5, 2024 19:19:09 GMT
If seeing this at the bristol hippodrome this week pack the thermals it's freezing in here and keeping a winter coat on makes the seats even more snug than normal. Will at least save a fiver not getting an ice cream this time. Dominic North and Ashley Shaw are in the cast but not playing tonight, hope others get to see them later in the week. Been waiting a long time to see this new adventures production now they need to bring back Dorian Gray.
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Post by justfran on Mar 6, 2024 20:47:29 GMT
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Post by spaceman on Mar 7, 2024 13:26:33 GMT
Watched last night at Bristol Hippodrome. Such a great show, 100% my favourite of all matthew bournes. Edward was obviously incredible but I thought the other two featured roles played by Ben Bazely and Jade Copas were phenomenal. Amazing show!
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Post by littlefan on Mar 8, 2024 22:25:02 GMT
I saw this yesterday afternoon in Bristol and absolutely adored it. Ben Brown made his debut in the role of Edward; he gave an incredibly nuanced and deeply moving performance, I wouldn't have known it was his first show had I not spotted it afterwards on Ashley Shaw's Instagram. He is a wonderful dancer, capable of conveying so much with the smallest movement. Ashley, in the role of Kim, was as captivating as ever. A beautiful show, sublimely danced, such feeling. Magic. Go see it if you can.
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Post by littlefan on Mar 8, 2024 22:29:04 GMT
Please can we get a ratings option for this show BurlyBeaR? Thank you!
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Post by peggysue on Mar 28, 2024 19:38:59 GMT
Saw the show this afternoon in Newcastle and it didn’t disappoint. Thoroughly entertaining show with excellent cast. Stephen Murray was exceptional as Edward. Well deserved standing ovation. One of the best Matthew Bourne shows I have seen. An easy 5* from me
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Post by justfran on Mar 31, 2024 10:42:37 GMT
Absolutely loved the show a few days ago in Newcastle. We had Stephen Murray on as Edward - a wonderful dancer and such an expressive face, some really moving moments during the show brought tears to my eyes. Ben Brown was also a standout as Jim, have seen him in a few New Adventures shows and would love to see his take on Edward. The whole cast were brilliant and had little moments to shine, the big Christmas dance scene with everyone on stage was a joy to watch. Beautiful costumes and sets, a perfect show really. Another 5 stars. I wish it could tour more often.
I'd be interested to hear the views of the poster who rated it 2 stars to know what they did not enjoy?
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Post by fleshpuppet on Apr 4, 2024 18:00:45 GMT
Ah, that would be me being snippy!
I saw it in the New Year at Sadlers Wells. The show was a first time for me; I loved the film so much in 1990 that I stayed away from the original production.
With that in my rear view, I went with enthusiasm, but found the changes in plot purposeless if not counter-productive, the choreography uninspired and repetitive (topiary aside), and the staging unrelentingly flat-pack.
I love Matthew Bourne’s interpretations - always a cut above with mile high style and plenty of highlights - but I found this a much lesser work. Not quite curl up and dye but on the fringes of the over-processed Romeo and Juliet…
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Post by justfran on Apr 7, 2024 19:50:32 GMT
Decided to get last minute tickets to the final performance in Newcastle last night - it was just as magical as the first performance I saw. Liam Mower was on as Edward and Holly Saw as Kim. Both gave wonderful performances. There were little moments and touches that I hadn’t noticed the first time round so it was nice to pick up on them. Great characterisation from everyone, special mention though to Nicole Kabera as Joyce. Anyone who has tickets to see this in the remaining venues on tour is in for a treat.
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Post by theatrenerd on Jun 26, 2024 11:12:17 GMT
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Post by marob on Jun 26, 2024 20:22:31 GMT
Nice surprise this, thought movie rights/clearances/whatever might prevent this one being filmed. I wonder if it was arranged late-on for it not to have been filmed at Sadler’s Wells like all the rest.
Just a shame they don’t get released to own anymore.
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