The final cast artwork for Cinderella with the Fairy Godmother, the Ugly Sisters, Cinderella and the Wicked Stepmother posing together against a snowy background with Hackney Empire behind them.
The final cast artwork for Cinderella with the Fairy Godmother, the Ugly Sisters, Cinderella and the Wicked Stepmother posing together against a snowy background with Hackney Empire behind them.

Cinderella

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About Cinderella

This festive season you shall go to the ball, as the magic of Cinderella comes to Hackney Empire!

Cinderella dreams of a life full of love and adventure, and free from the clutches of her Ugly Sisters and Wicked Stepmother. When an invitation to the party of the year arrives, it might be just the ticket she needs. Throw in some glass slippers, a fairy godmother, and a little sparkle of magic and you’ve got yourself a pantomime that’s guaranteed to be the perfect fit!

Directed by Clive Rowe and starring (in order of appearance) Jade Johnson as the Fairy Godmother, Siobhan James as Cinderella, Nicholas McLean as Buttons, Alexandra Waite-Roberts as Oblivia, the Wicked Stepmother, Kat B and George Heyworth as Flatula and Nausea, the Ugly Sisters, Chrissie Bhima as Dandini and Luke Latchman as Prince Charming.

Get ready to see this classic rags to riches tale come to life in Hackney, featuring all your favourite pantomime ingredients. From an unbelievable cast to extravagant costumes; from audience participation to sensational song and dance numbers, make sure you book your tickets before the clock strikes twelve!

Click here to play The Pumpkin Dash, our Cinderella game!

Presented by Hackney Empire.

5 Stars

“Fabulously exhilarating and heart-warming... A gloriously life-affirming show"

The Telegraph on Dick Whittington and his Cat 2024

4 Stars

"A rollicking rollercoaster of a panto"

The Spy In The Stalls on Dick Whittington and his Cat 2024

4 Stars

“Christmas entertainment at its best”

Fairy Powered Productions on Dick Whittington and his Cat 2024

4 Stars

“A staple of the season... Utterly entertaining"

Lost in Theatreland on Dick Whittington and his Cat 2024

Ticket information

What are the ticket prices?

The tickets are £10 - £46.

See all dates and prices

Concessions

£2 off, available on all performances

Schools & youth groups

£12 each if booked and paid for by Tue 30 Sep. £14 thereafter. 1 teacher free per 10 students paid. Applies to Green performances only. To book please call 020 8985 2424.

NHS & key workers

£12 tickets for NHS and key workers on Wed 3 Dec at 7pm, Fri 5 Dec at 7pm and Fri 12 Dec at 7pm. Max 10 tickets per person. To book, call 020 8985 2424 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm).

Groups

Groups of 5+: £25 best available seats (green, red and black performances) if booked by Tue 30 Sep.
Groups of 10+: £3 off your tickets (green, red and black performances).

Programmes

£3.50 each if you buy online with your tickets, £4 in person during the run

Accessible performances

BSL Interpreted performances by Theatresign
Sat 6 Dec 1.30pm & 6pm
Thu 18 Dec 1.30pm & 7pm

Relaxed performance
Sat 6 Dec 1.30pm

Dementia Friendly performance
Sat 6 Dec 1.30pm

Audio-Described performance by VocalEyes
Sun 7 Dec 1pm

To book Access tickets online, become an Access Member or to discuss the best seats to book for our BSL Interpreted and Audio-Described performances, you can email our Box Office on box.office@hackneyempire.co.uk or call 020 8985 2424 (Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm).

Check out our Access page for more information about your visit to Hackney Empire by clicking here.

Contact list of staff members

  • Will Brenton

    Role
    Writer

  • Clive Rowe

    Role
    Director

  • Steven Edis

    Role
    Original Music & Songs

  • Cleo Pettitt

    Role
    Costume Designer & Design Overview

  • Wendy Gadian

    Role
    Musical Director & Musical Arranger

  • Michael Ward

    Role
    Choreographer

  • Tim Mitchell

    Role
    Lighting Designer

  • Richard Bell

    Role
    Sound Designer

  • Jade Johnson

    Role
    Fairy Godmother

  • Siobhan James

    Role
    Cinderella

  • Nicholas McLean

    Role
    Buttons

  • Alexandra Waite-Roberts

    Role
    Oblivia (Wicked Stepmother)

  • Kat B

    Role
    Flatula (Ugly Sister)

  • George Heyworth

    Role
    Nausea (Ugly Sister)

  • Chrissie Bhima

    Role
    Dandini

  • Luke Latchman

    Role
    Prince Charming

  • Christian De-Gallerie

    Role
    Ensemble

  • Alex Ferro

    Role
    Ensemble

  • Vieve Hamilton

    Role
    Ensemble

  • Anna Maria Barber

    Role
    Ensemble

  • Eloise Simpson

    Role
    Ensemble

  • Clio Tamai

    Role
    Ensemble

  • Matthew Tratch

    Role
    Ensemble

Dates and times

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