The interpretation of the classic fairytale will begin performances in November, before a 2027 tour marking 30 years since the production began.
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella will open at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 16th November, before a Christmas season and 2027 UK tour.
The ballet will play the Lowry, Salford from 24th to 28th November, followed by its annual Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells from 1st December to 17th January 2027. Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella will then embark on a 2027 UK tour, with dates and venues to be announced.
Set in London during World War Two, the production is an interpretation of the classic fairytale that tells the story of a chance meeting between Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.
Matthew Bourne said: “Nearly 30 years ago, our Cinderella became the first (and only) ballet ever to premiere directly in the West End of London, starring Adam Cooper, Sarah Wildor, Will Kemp and Lynn Seymour. Apart from a triumphant run in Los Angeles in 1999, it did not go on its first UK tour until the production was completely revised, with spectacular new design, lighting and surround-sound in 2010.
“This story has always held a very special place in my heart. My parents were both children of the London Blitz, living streets apart from each other in the bomb-battered East End. It’s also a tribute to the spirit and resilience of my hometown but mostly it’s about love, the power of love to transcend troubled times and give hope for a better future. In fact, this could be the show that we all need right now. I look forward to welcoming you all to the Ball later this year.”
History of the production
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella made its world premiere on 26th September 1997 at the Piccadilly Theatre, London, before a production at the Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles opened in March 1999.
The 2010 revival was first performed on 15th November 2010 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth then opened on 8th December 2010 at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, before returning to Sadler’s Wells in 2017 for New Adventures’ 16th Christmas Season, followed by a major UK and international tour until March 2019.
Group bookings
Groups of ten to 19 can book tickets to shows online, with group discounts varying dependent on the production. Groups of 20 or more should get in touch with the box office to book.
The Lowry, Salford will host the production from 24th to 28th November. Groups of six or more can take advantage on group discounts, a dedicated group booking line, convenient coach drop-off point and long reservation period to make any changes and pay for tickets.
At Sadler’s Wells, group rates of 10% apply to bookings of ten to 19 tickets and 20% for groups of 20 or more. Group rates apply to tickets for stalls seats.
For more information about Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella, visit www.new-adventures.net/cinderella.
