Scissorhandz: A Musical Reinvented will make its European premiere next year at Southwark Playhouse Elephant as previously announced, and its cast of kooky characters is beginning to take shape. Running January 23 through March 29, 2025, opening night is set for January 30.
The pop music parody of Tim Burton’s cult classic film Edward Scissorhands (previously titled Scissorhands: A Musical Tribute) chronicles the beloved acceptance story with a variety of pop music hits from stars like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Alanis Morissette, and more
Jordan Kai Burnett (Magic Mike Live Las Vegas, Romy & Michele the Musical) will star as Scissorhands, a role she originated in the original Los Angeles production; and 4-time Olivier nominee Emma Williams (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mrs Henderson Presents, Half A Sixpence, Love Story) will star as Peg.
They will be joined by Dionne Gipson as The Inventor, Lauren Jones as Kim, Annabelle Terry as Esmeralda, Ryan O'Connor as Helen, and Richard Carson as Jim. The ensemble will consist of Candida Mosoma, Luke Cairns, and Grace Towning.
The musical is written and directed by Bredeweg with choreography by Alexzandra Sarmiento, musical direction by Gregory Nabours, set design by James Pearse Connelly, costume design by Abby Clarke, lighting design by Adam King, sound design by Yvonne Gilbert, and casting by Harry Blumenau Casting.
Said Burnett, “This show may have started as a beautiful pipe dream in a bar in Los Angeles, but it quickly grew into something much more: a safe haven where everyone could come together and celebrate their uniqueness. It’s a space for all of us to be exactly who we are, unapologetically. Scissorhandz has this uncanny way of returning just when the world needs it most, and there couldn’t be a better time for me to join the London cast for our European debut. This cast is absolutely wild, with the most insane talent. I think London audiences are about to lose their minds at just how camp, fierce, and electrifying this show is. We are about to set London on fire!”
The producing team includes NYSYNC's Lance Bass and RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, alongside Bradley Bredeweg, Kelley Parker, and Brian Pendleton.
For more information, visit ScissorhandzTheMusical.com.
