Scottish Ballet's playful retelling of the Cinderella story returns to surprise and delight audiences.
A dazzling Cinderella story
In Cinders!, the classic gets a romantic twist: on some nights, Cinders is a woman swept off her feet by her Prince; on others, a man swept off his feet by his Princess. In this revival, we’re adding a new possibility – some performances will feature a female Cinders meeting her Princess. You can check which combination is on each performance when you click the Book now button.
Set at the turn of the 20th century in Cinders’ family-run emporium, life is sweet until tragedy strikes, leaving Cinders an orphan. Enter the new proprietor, Mrs Thorne, an intimidating mother of three ghastly children. Treating Cinders with contempt, they turn the store into a garish version of its former self. When the Royal Ball is announced, hilarity, excitement and chaos ensue as the Thorne family begin their frenzied preparations to attend.
Taking refuge in an enchanted rose garden, Cinders is magically transformed into a vision of sophistication and beauty, worthy of charming everyone at the ball. As the story of Cinders and the Thornes unfolds, who will live happily ever after?
Choreographed by Christopher Hampson, with opulent costumes and sets by Elin Steele, plus Prokofiev’s irresistibly tuneful music performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, Cinders! is everything you love about the enchanted fairytale – made sparkling, fresh and new.
"This new Cinders delights and engages all ages"The Herald
"Inspired and witty … a surprising delight"The Telegraph
"Simply beautiful … a festive treat"The Guardian
"Entertaining and intelligent … brimming with humour"The Stage
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Creative team
Christopher Hampson CBE
Director and Choreographer
Elin Steele
Designer
Hayley Egan
Video Designer
Lawrie McLennan
Lighting Designer
Sergei Prokofiev
Composer
Performance details
- Show times
- Evenings
- 7.30pm
- Matinees
- 2.30pm & 1.30pm
- Running time
2 hours, including a 20 minute interval
Discounts
Friends 20% off
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Concessions £3 off (excl. Sat & Sun)
Children £26.75 in Stalls and Upper Circle or £3 off in Dress Circle
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