Matthew Bourne's Cinderella
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About this experience
What is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella about? Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is a thrilling wartime reimagining of the fairytale, danced to Prokofiev's magnificent score, and it returns to Sadler's Wells for Christmas from 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. Set in London in 1940, the story follows Cinderella and a dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz. Expect the wit, romance and cinematic sweep that define New Adventures, played out against a city in blackout. Who created Matthew Bourne's Cinderella? Cinderella is choreographed and directed by Matthew Bourne, with design by Olivier Award winner Lez Brotherston, lighting by Olivier Award winner Neil Austin, video and projection by Duncan McLean and sound by Paul Groothuis. The production premiered in 1997, and this season celebrates its 30th anniversary, with the London run marking New Adventures' 24th consecutive Christmas season at Sadler's Wells. When is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella playing at Sadler's Wells? Matthew Bourne's Cinderella plays Sadler's Wells on Rosebery Avenue from 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, with evening performances typically at 7:30pm and matinees at 2:30pm. A 30th-anniversary UK tour follows in 2027, but the Sadler's Wells season is the show's Christmas home in London. How long is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella? Matthew Bourne's Cinderella runs 2 hours 20 minutes, including two intervals, and is recommended for ages 8 and up. It is danced rather than sung or spoken, so younger theatregoers who love story and spectacle follow it easily. How do I book Matthew Bourne's Cinderella tickets? Choose your date and book Matthew Bourne's Cinderella tickets for the Sadler's Wells Christmas season on this page. New Adventures' Christmas seasons at Sadler's Wells are a London tradition and the festive weeks sell strongly, so booking early is the smart move. Campaign photography by Johan Persson.
Highlights
- Matthew Bourne's wartime Cinderella, danced to Prokofiev's score
- 30th-anniversary season of the 1997 production
- New Adventures' 24th consecutive Christmas season at Sadler's Wells
- Design by Olivier winner Lez Brotherston, lighting by Olivier winner Neil Austin
- Strictly limited festive run, 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027
Before you go
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella plays Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN, from 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. Evening performances are typically at 7:30pm, with matinees at 2:30pm. Running time is 2 hours 20 minutes, including two intervals. Recommended for ages 8 and up; the story is told entirely through dance. Set during the London Blitz, the production includes wartime themes and effects. An audio-described performance with touch tour runs on 9 January 2027 at 2:30pm, and a free BSL-interpreted post-show talk follows the 13 January performance. Sadler's Wells is a short walk from Angel station.
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When is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella playing in London?
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella plays Sadler's Wells from 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, with evening performances typically at 7:30pm and matinees at 2:30pm.
Is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella a ballet?
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is a dance-theatre production from his company New Adventures, telling the story entirely through dance to Prokofiev's score. It blends ballet with contemporary dance and cinematic storytelling rather than following classical ballet convention.
What is the wartime setting of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella?
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is set in London in 1940 during the Blitz, where Cinderella falls in love with a young RAF pilot before they are separated by the bombing, and the glittering Cafe de Paris nightclub takes the place of the fairytale ball.
How long is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella?
Matthew Bourne's Cinderella runs 2 hours 20 minutes, including two intervals, and is recommended for ages 8 and up.
How do I book Matthew Bourne's Cinderella tickets?
Book Matthew Bourne's Cinderella tickets on this page: choose your date and seats for the Sadler's Wells Christmas season, 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027.
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