CINDERELLA
A new adventure bursting with music, laughter, and festive wonder - you’ll have a ball!
Rose Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Cinderella, (26 November - 4 January 2026), 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.
Completing the wonderful cast is kara Lily Hayworth (Lilith/lady Dungeness) who joins previously announced 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.
An exclusive lyric video of the amazing new track ‘We’re Gonna Have A Ball’, performed by the cast of Cinderella, has also been released - watch it here.
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?
Celebrate Christmas with this funny, fantastical retelling of the classic fairytale Cinderella. But remember be careful what you wish for…
Venue details
- Address:
- Rose Theatre
- 24-26 High St
- London
- KT1 1HL