Matthew Bourne’s epic Cinderella returns for an extensive 2026-2027 UK tour, celebrating the production’s 30th anniversary.
The tour launches at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 16–21 November 2026, followed by a run at The Lowry in Salford from 24–28 November 2026. It then heads to Sadler’s Wells in London for the Christmas season from 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, marking New Adventures’ 24th Christmas residency at the iconic venue. Further dates and casting for the 2027 leg of the tour will be announced soon.
Featuring Lez Brotherston’s glorious Olivier Award-winning designs, Neil Austin’s Olivier Award-winning lighting, Duncan McLean’s evocative video and projection designs, and Paul Groothuis’s sensational sound design, the production immerses audiences in the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score and the sights and sounds of war-torn London.
One of New Adventures’ most popular and beloved works, Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling wartime romance set in Blitz-era London. A chance encounter sparks a magical night of love between Cinderella and a dashing young RAF pilot, only for the horrors of war to tear them apart – delivering a powerful story of hope, resilience, and the enduring power of love.
Matthew Bourne says, “Nearly thirty 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.”
Cinderella is both a tribute and a testament to the spirit of London during a time when every second counted and lives were changed forever. Bourne’s vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, creating a unique and unforgettable depiction of a familiar but timeless fable.
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