Hope Mill Theatre’s UK theatrical premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA to play in November
Cinderella will finally go to the ball! The Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester will stage the UK theatrical premiere of the Broadway musical version of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella from 1 November-11 December.
Leading the creative team for this new production are venue founders Joseph Houston (he/him) and William Whelton (he/him), with Houston directing and Whelton co-directing and choreographing.
Completing the creative team is Musical Supervisor Leo Munby (he/him), Musical Director Audra Cramer (she/her), featuring New Musical Arrangements by Jason Carr (he/him), Set and Costume Designer Elly Wdowski (she/her), Projection Designer George Reeve (he/him), Lighting Designer Aaron J Dootson (he/him), Wig Designer Richard Mawbey (he/him), Casting by Jane Deitch (she/her) and Artwork by Steph Pyne (sher/her).
The smart and beautiful young Ella lives in the care of her wicked, self-absorbed stepmother Madame and her two stepsisters Charlotte and Gabrielle. In another part of the kingdom, Prince Topher is trying to find himself and learn his place in the world. When his scheming advisor Sebastian suggests throwing a ball so the Prince can meet potential brides, Ella and Topher’s different worlds come together. Expect the unexpected in this clever retelling of the beloved fairy tale.
Full casting and the wider production team is to be announced.
Artistic Director Joseph Houston said: “It was devastating having to make the decision to cancel our production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in 2020, due to the outbreak of Covid. The incredible creative team we have assembled, worked so hard to create a stunning and truly exciting new version of this beloved musical, from wonderful new orchestrations to beautiful set design, and we are thrilled that we are able to finally bring this show to life at Hope Mill Theatre later this year. We can’t wait to welcome audiences of all ages through our doors, to enjoy this truly magical musical, proving that nothing is Impossible!”
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