Matthew Bourne paints his adaptation of Tim Burton’s gothic fairytale in somewhat broad strokes. This is both a blessing and curse: fine, when cartoonishly attacking the bland uniformity of suburban Upton; not so effective when tackling the more vicious elements (Kim’s jock boyfriend is a toxic asshole, the town is populated by bigots). Liam MowerContinue reading “Dance Review: Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands”
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Thirty Swans A- Dancing
Photo: Hugo Glendenning When Matthew Bourne first premiered his ground-breaking Swan Lake, there were walkouts and little girls crying. Where were the girls in tutus? Why was there a gay storyline? Where were Odile and Odette? Pearls were clutched. It’s thirty years later, and happily Bourne’s iconoclastic and singular vision has not only endured, butContinue reading “Thirty Swans A- Dancing”
