Overview
London 1940. The blackout.
A siren sounds...
Returning this November with a 30th Anniversary celebration of one of our most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella – a thrilling and evocative love story, set in London during the Second World War.
Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale, has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.
With Lez Brotherston’s glorious Olivier Award-winning designs, lighting by Olivier Award-winning Neil Austin and video and projection designs by Duncan McLean, Cinderella features sensational sound design by Paul Groothuis which will take the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score, and the sights and sounds of war-torn London.
Cinderella is both a tribute and a testament to the spirit of London during a time when every second counted and lives were changed forever. Bourne's vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, creating a unique and unforgettable depiction of a familiar but timeless fable.
A valentine to the power of love
LA Times
Fresh and vital, hilarious, profound and stunningly original
The Times
A perfect treat. Glorious
Daily Telegraph
The History of the Show
World Premiere: 26 Sept 1997 at the Piccadilly Theatre, London
The show was first seen in the USA premiering on 30 March 1999 at the Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles. The 2010 revival was first performed on 15 November 2010 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth then opened on 8 December 2010 at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. A major UK and European Tour followed until May 2011.
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella returned to Sadler’s Wells in 2017 for New Adventures' 16th Christmas Season from 9 Dec 2017 - 27 Jan 2018, followed by a major UK and International Tour, across Asia and the US, until March 2019. The show had its Japanese premiere at the Tokyu Theatre Orb on 3 October 2018.
See listings below. More to be announced!
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OLIVIER AWARDS 1998
Lez Brotherston winner of Outstanding Achievement in Dance
OLIVIER AWARDS 2011
Nominated for Best New Dance Production
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS AWARDS 2011
Nominated for Best New Dance Production
THEATRE AWARDS UK 2011 (formally The TMA Awards)
WINNER of Outstanding Achievement in Dance
NATIONAL DANCE AWARDS 2018
Ashley Shaw in the title role of 'Cinderella' nominated for Outstanding Female Modern Performance
WHAT'S ON READERS' AWARDS 2019
Finalist in the Best Dance Production category
