Blending traditional pantomime with modern pop music and a headstrong Cinderella, Centenary Theatre’s first professional pantomime hones in on the Berkhamsted community and is bursting with talented actors from the area and local banter.

Starring RuPaul’s UK Drag Race (S2 & 3) star Veronica Green as the Wicked Baroness and leading children’s entertainer and puppeteer Kris Garside ‘Krisgar’ as Buttons, audiences of all generations are invited on this epic tale of bravery, courage and determination to help Cinders outwit evil and make it to the Ball.

The cast also includes Phoebe Ferrira as Cinderella, Matthew Grove as Dandini, Lucy Penrose as Fairy Godmother, Matthew Ferry as Prince Charming, and Tina Charlotte Neale and Flo Jessica Shaw as the Wicked Stepsisters, with Pro Ensemble: Lizzie Rowlands, Eve Leoni Smith, Harrison Sparks, David Heale, and Intermediate Ensemble: Brooke Miller, Leah Kennedy, Sam Gardner, Liv Kerner 

With an original script from West End actor, director and writer Sam Holmes (Shrek the Musical, West End), and direction from Julie Atherton (Avenue Q, West End; Sister Act: The Musical, UK Tour), Cinderella will also feature local young talent from schools including Smash Arts Theatre Company, Sylvia Young Theatre School, Tring Park, JMDS, All Stars, Supreme Dance, Afonso School of Performing Arts, Ignite Dance Company, Kreative Dance Academy and Unity3.

Director Julie Atherton said: “I love directing Panto because it’s so much fun and a real celebration of local talent. What better than a lovely bunch of people coming together to provide Christmassy magic and silliness for the community!”

Joining Julie on the creative team are lighting designer Jon Simpson, musical supervisor Alex Williams, sound designer Matthew Gibson, choreographer Dani Acors, set designer Scenic Projects, and costume designer Molly Limpets.

Cinderella plays from 19-31 December.

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