Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out…With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.

Artwork above by pupils at Chesterton Primary School

Filmed live at the Royal Opera House, London, in December 2024

Cast: 

Cinderella FUMI KANEKO

The Prince WILLIAM BRACEWELL

Cinderella’s Step-Sisters BENNET GARTSIDE, JAMES HAY

Cinderella’s Father THOMAS WHITEHEAD

The Fairy Godmother MAYARA MAGRI

The Fairy Spring ISABELLA GASPARINI

The Fairy Summer MARIKO SASAKI

The Fairy Autumn MEAGHAN GRACE HINKIS

The Fairy Winter CLAIRE CALVERT

The Jester DAICHI IKARASHI

Creatives:

Choreography FREDERICK ASHTON

Music SERGEY PROKOFIEV

Conductor JONATHAN LO

Set Designer TOM PYE

Costume Designer ALEXANDRA BYRNE

Lighting Designer DAVID FINN

Video Designer FINN ROSS

Illusions CHRIS FISHER

Conductor JONATHAN LO