CINDERELLA

Rose Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Cinderella, a brand-new retelling of the fairytale classic by Olivier Award winning writer Chris Bush (Standing at the Sky’s Edge) and Roni Neale, with new songs by composer Matt Winkworth.

The cast includes, Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Prince Chadley), Maddy Hunter (Ella), Hannah Akhalu (Snotterella), Corrina Buchan (Groterella), and Simon Yadoo (Richard / Lord Richard), accompanied by young people from Rose Youth Theatre, with further casting to be announced.

When 16-year-old Ella finds herself spending Christmas at dad’s house, she wishes she could be anywhere else. She’s expected to help and forced to spend family time with her new stepmum. Worse still, her bedroom has been turned into a nursery for the noisiest, smelliest twin stepsisters you’ve ever seen.

Wishes are answered and Ella is whisked away to a magical world of castles, balls, and handsome princes. Yet it soon becomes clear that all is not quite as it seems. And, perhaps this isn’t the happily-ever-after ending Ella thought it would be?

Join us and have a ball as we celebrate Christmas with this funny, fantastical retelling of the classic fairytale Cinderella. But remember be careful what you wish for…

Date: 26 November 2025 - 4 January 2026

Running time: Approx. 2hrs, incl. interval

Age guidance: Age 5+. Younger ages welcome at parental discretion

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