Cinderella

Synopsis

The magical pantomime including Prince Charming, Buttons, the Ugly Sisters and, of course, the Fairy Godmother who turns a pumpkin and mice into a carriage and horses ... but why doesn't the glass slipper disappear at midnight?!

Our Review:

Theo Bosanquet - 3 December 2012

The Lyric Hammersmith and Hackney Empire are now well and truly established as the panto meccas for West and East Londoners respectively. And though I'm yet to see the latter's contribution this year, I can vouch that the former's is looking ship shape.

Steven Webb, who's fast becoming to the Lyric what Clive Rowe is to the Empire, returns with another sterling turn as Buttons, reimagined as a 'fairy' - hashtag one for the grown-ups - who's lost his wings and must save Cinderella (Julie Atherton, making a welcome return to the capital after her stint in the Sister Act tour) in order to regain them.

It's a fairly standard retelling of the tale, replete with perhaps the grizzliest Ugly Sisters you'll see this season (David Ganly and Hammed Animashaun) and a Wicked Stepmother (or Mrs Hardup) courtesy of Mel Giedroyc who laps up the boos like a trooper - "I need boos to get through this show," she reflects.

The production values are impeccable, ...

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Latest User Review

Sue - 1 January 2013:

This pantomime is excellent - very very funny. The two ugly sisters are such a fantastic comedy act. The music and costumes can't be faulted, Mel is wicked in a good way and clearly enjoys the role. The horse and carriage was VERY impressive. Go and see it while you still have the chance.The children loved it and the adults laughed so much, it was delightful and uplifting. ...

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