NEW ADVENTURES will return to Bradford Alhambra with Matthew Bourne’s adaptation of the hit film Edward Scissorhands.

The show will be performed from February 24 to 28 after carving a place in the hearts of audiences across the world over the past 10 years.

There have been sell-out performances of the spectacular modern fairytale in Europe, America and Australia.

The production in Bradford will be the first major revival since the show’s premiere, and the title role will be played by two popular New Adventures stars, Leeds-born Dominic Smith and Hull-born Liam Mower.

Dominic has played leading roles in most New Adventures productions including Nutcracker!, The Car Man, Early Adventures and Swan Lake.

He returns to Edward Scissorhands after making his debut in the role at the Sydney Opera House in 2007.

Liam Mower is the Olivier award-winning original star of the West End hit, Billy Elliot, and Edward Scissorhands will be his fifth show for New Adventures.

Matthew Bourne said “In 2005 I achieved a long-time ambition to bring Edward Scissorhands to the stage, and I am proud that New Adventures remains the only company globally to present this contemporary fairy tale classic.

He said: “I remain supremely grateful to the original creators of the beloved movie, Tim Burton, Danny Elfman, and Caroline Thompson for their continued trust, support and openness in allowing us to develop this wonderful cinematic classic for another medium.

“The enthusiastic reaction of audiences throughout the world seems to have justified that trust and we are delighted to be bringing this magical production back for a new generation of dance lovers and theatregoers to enjoy.”

Featuring Danny Elfman and Terry Davies’s music, the touching love story tells the bittersweet story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished.

Left with only scissors for hands, Edward must find his place in a strange suburban world where the well meaning community struggle to see past his appearance to the innocence and gentleness within.

Visit bradford-theatres.co.uk or call 01274 432000 to book tickets.