MATTHEW Bourne’s magical production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the heart of thousands since its premiere in 2005 with sell out performances in Europe, America and Australia.

Now the spectacular modernday fairytale returns to the UK in its first major revival and will visit the Mayflower in 2015 as part of its UK tour.

Based on the classic Tim Burton film and featuring the unforgettable music by Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, this touching love story tells the 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.

Matthew Bourne told Your Entertainment: “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 fairytale classic.

“I remain supremely grateful to the 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.”

The iconic title role will be shared between Dominic North and Liam Mower.

Liam is the Olivier Award winning original star of Billy Elliot and will appear in Southampton in Swan Lake next week.

Dominic played the lead role in The Nutcracker and will soon appear as Ralph in Lord of the Flies, a role he created in 2011.

Tickets go on sale on March 28 for the show, which runs from March 3 to March 7, 2015.