This version of the tale of Cinderella , written by Norman Robbins and directed by Sue Hamilton, takes the audience on a merry go round of theatre, song and dance which at times leaves you feeling quite out of breath and in awe of the actors and Directors stamina.

The heroine 'Cinders' (Felicity Haslehurst) captivates not only the prince, and the rather likable 'Buttons' (Melissa Smith) but the audience too. She is utterly believable as the poor downtrodden step sister and had the audience's sympathy, in abundance, whenever her horrid stepmother and sisters were exacting their venom upon her.

The audience loved to hiss the wicked stepmother Baroness (Medusa) Hardupp (Jane Briggs) and she loved to be hissed! Her over the shoulder glances of absolute contempt, as she exited the stage, were positively exquisite!

Mike Corden and Richard Lyon where hilarious as the garish stepsisters, Asphyxia and Euthanasia and (some may say rather worryingly) took to wearing their outlandish costumes with complete aplomb.

It is impossible to give everyone a special mention, but praise must also go to the charming voices of Prince Charming (Ceri Roystonn-German) and Dandini (Emma Hamilton). Notwithstanding the two town 'Bailiffs' Ammer and Tongues played by Peter Glandfield and Neal Brown who added an element of Cannon and Ball type humour to the proceedings.

My final mention and congratulations must go to little Harvey Phillips as the Postman, he managed to steal the audiences heart, even more that our Heroine Cinders. Well done Harvey.


Cinderella, written by Norman Robbins and Directed by Sue Hamilton