Cinderella

Manchester and Southampton

Age guidance: 8+

2 hours 30 minutes
including 2 intervals

The sparkling production by Christopher Wheeldon, for the first time in Manchester and Southampton.

The classic fairy tale becomes a truly magical ballet brought to life with over 40 dancers, a live orchestra, and plenty of surprises.

Enter an enchanting kingdom where forest creatures live alongside princes, a growing tree appears to dance in the wind, and Cinderella’s wit and generosity get her to the ball – with the help of a little bit of magic.

This inventive production combines magnificent sets and costumes, surprising theatrical tricks and lively choreography to delight, move and astound – all to the melodious tunes of Prokofiev’s sublime score, performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic.

Funny, breathtakingly magical and tender.
New York Times on Cinderella (for San Francisco Ballet)

Main image: Emma Hawes and Francesco Gabriele Frola © Jason Bell. Art Direction and Design Charlotte Wilkinson Studio.

MEET THE PRINCIPAL CAST

See casting for all dates

Please note that casting is subject to change

Emma Hawes

Cinderella

Francesco Gabriele Frola

Prince Guillaume

Ken Saruhashi

Benjamin

Sarah Kundi

Stepmother Hortensia

Fernanda Oliveira

Stepsister Edwina

Shiori Kase

Stepsister Clementine

CREATIVE TEAM

Christopher Wheeldon

Choreography

Sergei Prokofiev

Music

Craig Lucas

Libretto

Julian Crouch

Design

Natasha Katz

Lighting Design

Basil Twist

Puppetry Design

Daniel Brodie

Projection Design

Jacquelin Barrett

Assistant to the Choreographer

Jason Fowler

Guest Repetiteur

Sandrine Leroy

Guest Repetiteur

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“"Engaging choreography, spectacular sets and costumes captured the audience’s attention"”

Southern Daily Echo

“"A true spectacle"”

Manchester Evening News

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Cinderella production images

Cinderella: Benjamin and Clementine pas de deux (extract)

Cinderella: Ballroom pas de deux (extract)

Cinderella: Stepsisters (extract)

Trailer: Cinderella

Making of the costumes for Cinderella

Christopher Wheeldon on Cinderella

Designer Julian Crouch on Cinderella