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Matthew Bourne's Cinderella

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Sadler's Wells Resident Company, New Adventures, returns for its annual Christmas season with a typically unique interpretation of the best loved fairy tale of all, Cinderella.

**** "A perfect, warming Christmas treat"
DAILY TELEGRAPH                     READ FULL REVIEW
**** "A gripping theatrical spectacle. Bourne does something wonderful: he scatters love, like fairydust. This Cinderella turns into another kind of fairytale - the miracle of love in war"
THE GUARDIAN                         READ FULL REVIEW
**** "A sweeping wartime romance"
THE TIMES

Set in London during the Second World War, Matthew Bourne's interpretation of Prokofiev's haunting score has, at its heart, a true wartime romance and his storytelling has never been more passionate and touching. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the Blitz.

First seen in the West End in 1997, but now completely revised, this brand new production is created to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Blitz. It features design by Lez Brotherston who won an Olivier Award for his original designs, and new lighting by Neil Austin. Cinderella will be performed in Surround Sound, designed by Paul Groothius. Featuring a specially commissioned new recording of the score, New Adventures will create a cinematic experience, taking the audience into the heart of Prokofiev's magnificent music and the sound world of war-torn London.

Pre-show dinner menu now available. Restaurant reservations must be made in advance.

Gallery Stools
Side gallery stools are available on the day of the performance. For availability and to book, please call
0844 412 4300. Tickets are £18/£10 and strictly for persons over the age of 16.

Sadler's Wells

Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R

30 Nov 2010 23 Jan 2011

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