Cinderella

A new version by Phil Porter
Directed by Tony Graham
Performed by the Unicorn Ensemble

Cinderella is at the end of her tether bailing out the family business, a floating retirement home for elderly magicians.

And when she’s not bailing out the business, she’s bailing out the water – as well as cooking, sewing, mending, tending and repairing. So when her Dad announces that he’s found a new wife, things seem to be looking up. Maybe Cinderella will finally have some help keeping the boat, and the business, afloat.

Meanwhile, the royal palace announces a ball to find the young prince a wife, and Cinderella dreams of escaping her chores just for one night. But with only the retirement home’s ancient residents for company, who’s going to work the magic she needs to get her there?

Packed with live music and humour, this delightful, screwball version of Cinderella is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family.

This new version of the classic rags-to-riches tale is written by Phil Porter, writer of last year’s smash hit The Flying Machine, and will contain all the warmth, humour and invention of the Unicorn’s recent, highly-acclaimed Christmas shows, Sleeping Beauty, Duck! and Journey to the River Sea.

"This charming show locates the magical in the everyday; it's a delight to fall under its homespun spell."

The Times

Production sponsors: The DFS Furniture Company Ltd

Watch the cast's character videos to find out more about the roles they play in the show.

Family Days

13, 20, 27 December
3, 17, 24 January

Enjoy the full Unicorn experience - attend an entertaining 90-minute theatre workshop, see Cinderella and then meet some of the cast. Book early as places are limited to only 20 people per session. All tickets £28.