Cinderella

The most popular pantomime of them all. “Cinderella” is a wonderful combination of traditional panto antics with the grand romance of “rags to riches” Cinderella with the handsome Prince Charming. Though the hideously horrible Ugly Sisters treat our heroine Cinders appallingly, they are also very funny. The pathos of Buttons’ unrequited love for Cinderella appeals greatly to audiences, and adds multiple layers to the story. This version makes Dandini rather more “down-market” than usual…which gives comic opportunities in the scenes where he switches roles with Prince Charming. The settings can be as lavish as you can muster, with the classic Kitchen Transformation closing Act One, and the grand Ball Scene opening Act Two. The comedy is carried by the Sisters and Buttons, with a nice character role for the Baron. “Cinderella” provides great opportunities for two contrasting dames, say one older and experienced and the other new to the genre. There is much humour, lots of audience participation, all neatly woven into the strong story-line.