Cinderella: a fairytale (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.  For Christmas 2015 Cinderella: A Fairytale delighted new audiences at mac Birmingham.  It has now been seen by 60,000 people, and we are delighted to bring it back to Tobacco Factory Theatres this Christmas.

Age Range

Fun for everyone in the family aged 6+

Access

BSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCE      Thursday 15^th December 7.30pm

RELAXED PERFORMANCE                        Wednesday 18^th January 6.30pm
Accompanying pack available below.

Reviews

*****  "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

Performance details

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• Date
• Time
• Venue
• Box office

• December

  • • Date: 2 Dec - 22 Jan
    • Time: Various
    • Venue: Tobacco Factory Theatres
    • Box office: 0117 902 0344

Meet the cast

• 

  Isabella Marshal

  Ella

• 

  Joey Hickman

  Prince

• 

  Craig Edwards

  Step Mother

• 

  Lucy Tuck

  Step Sister

• 

  Dorian Simpson

  Step Brother

• 

  Alex Heane

  Musician

• 

  Brian Hargreaves

  Musician

The creative team

• Sally Cookson

  Director

• Chris Pirie

  Revival Director

• Benji Bower

  Composer

• Adam Peck

  Dramaturg

• Katie Sykes

  Designer

• Matt Graham

  Lighting Designer

• Joêl Daniel

  Choreographer

Resources

Relaxed Performance

On Wednesday 18th January there will be a specially adapted relaxed performance of Cinderella for those with additional needs and their families. If you would like more information please downloac our Relaxed Pack below or contact the Tobacco Factory Box Office on 0117 902 0344.

• Cinderella A Fairytale Relaxed Performance Pack