Cinderella - a Fairytale (2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016)

About the show

When Ella’s mother dies, she is brought up by her devoted and loving father who teaches her the names and calls of the woodland birds that surround their home. But when her father marries again, Ella’s peaceful life is turned upside down by a host of new and unpleasant relations. It appears her only allies are the feathered friends who roost in the trees, but they are no ordinary birds...

Our 40th original production was our third co-production with Tobacco Factory Theatres.  We returned to the origins of the Cinderella story in order to create a new version of one of the oldest, best loved fairytales of all time.  Audiences packed the theatre and the show had rave reviews.

In 2012 we took the show to the brand new St James’ Theatre where it was nominated for an Olivier Award.  In 2013 we took it to the Unicorn Theatre where it won an Off West End Award (Offie) for Best Show for Children & Young People.  The show continued to get fantastic reviews, and by this time 34,000 people had seen it. For Christmas 2015 Cinderella: A Fairytale delighted new audiences at mac Birmingham, before returning to Tobacco Factory Theatres for Christmas 2016, where it broke box office records.

*****  "A FUNNY, HEARTWARMING, BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF STAGE CRAFT" THE INDEPENDENT

**** "IT’S NOT OFTEN THAT A SHOW IS AS PROPERLY ENCHANTING AS CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE" THE TIMES

**** "AN EXQUISITE CINDERELLA FOR ALL SEASONS THAT GETS RIGHT TO THE HEART OF THE STORY AND OFFERS ITS OWN DELICIOUS AND SURPRISING TWISTS" THE GUARDIAN

Age range

6 +

Meet the cast

• 

  Saikat Ahamed

  Stepbrother (2011)

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  Chris Bianchi

  Stepmother (2015)

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  Benji Bower

  Musician (2011)

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  Will Bower

  Musician (2011)

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  Thomas Eccleshare

  Prince (2011, 2012)

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  Craig Edwards

  Stepmother (2011, 2012, 2016)

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  Tom Godwin

  Stepbrother (2012)

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  Matthew Hamper

  Stepbrother (2015)

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  Brian Hargreaves

  Musician (2012, 2016)

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  Alex Heane

  Musician (2015, 2016)

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  Joey Hickman

  Prince (2015, 2016)

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  TJ Holmes

  Musician (2013)

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  Martins Imbangbe

  Stepbrother (2013)

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  Sarah Impey

  Ella (2013)

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  Mark Kane

  Prince (2013)

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  Lisa Kerr

  Ella (2011, 2012)

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  Jessica MacDonald

  Musician (2015)

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  Isabella Marshall

  Ella (2015, 2016)

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  Jessica Murrain

  Stepsister (2013, 2015)

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  Luke Potter

  Musician (2013)

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  Adam Pleeth

  Musician (2012)

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  Dorian Simpson

  Stepbrother (2016)

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  Phillipe Spall

  Stepmother (2013)

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  Lucy Tuck

  Stepsister (2011, 2012, 2016)

The creative team

• Sally Cookson

  Director (2011-2013)

• Katie Sykes

  Designer

• Benji Bower

  Composer/Musical Director

• Joêl Daniel

  Choreographer

• Adam Peck

  Dramaturg

• Chris Pirie

  Puppetry Director / Assistant Director (2013) / Director (2015)