Siobhan James as Cinderella is looking up at the air with a hopeful expression
Siobhan James as Cinderella is looking up at the air with a hopeful expression

Step inside the rehearsal room for Cinderella

News 13 Nov 2025

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Alexandra Waite-Roberts as Oblivia is gesturing with an evil expression whilst George Heyworth and Kat B as the Ugly Sisters listen in.
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
Siobhan James as Cinderella is looking up at the air with a hopeful expression
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
The Cinderella Ensemble dancing together with arms outstretched
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
Clive Rowe, the Director is sat smiling behind a table
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
Luke Latchman as Prince Charming and Chrissie Bhima as Dandini are looking shocked/smiling.
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
Jade Johnson as the Fairy Godmother has both hands out and a happy expression on her face
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
Alexandra Waite-Roberts as Oblivia is gesturing towards Chrissie Bhima as Dandini who looks terrified
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
Luke Latchman as Prince Charming and Siobhan James as Cinderella standing holding hands
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
The Cinderella Ensemble are dancing together with their right hands pointing up in the air
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
Kat B as one of the Ugly Sister is posing with arms outstretched
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior
The Cinderella Ensemble posing together holding hands up in the air
Cinderella in rehearsal Credit: Mark Senior

Join us behind the scenes of Cinderella, ahead of the first performance on Sat 22 Nov.

Rehearsals are underway and the magic is brewing as the Cinderella Company have been working hard to bring this timeless fairytale to life this festive season.

Cast (in order of appearance):
Jade Johnson as the Fairy Godmother
Siobhan James as Cinderella
Nicholas McLean as Buttons
Alexandra Waite-Roberts as Oblivia (Wicked Stepmother)
Kat B as Flatula (Ugly Sister)
George Heyworth as Nausea (Ugly Sister)
Chrissie Bhima as Dandini
Luke Latchman as Prince Charming

Ensemble: Christian De-Gallerie, Alex Ferro, Vieve Hamilton, Anna Maria Barber, Eloise Simpson, Clio Tamai and Matthew Tratch.

Creative Team:
Writer: Will Brenton
Director: Clive Rowe
Original Music & Songs: Steven Edis
Costume Designer & Design Overview: Cleo Pettitt
Musical Director & Musical Arranger: Wendy Gadian
Choreographer: Michael Ward
Lighting Designer: Tim Mitchell
Sound Designer: Richard Bell

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