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:

John Dixon - 11 December 2011

With the entire audience ready for some serious audience participation from the off, there is no doubting Darlington has a hit on its hands with Cinderella.

Director, Ed Curtis, keeps a traditional feel to the pantomime, with each of the leading characters having a brief “one to one” with the audience as they introduce themselves. While these introductions seem hurried (one character literally walking on as the other leaves) once over, the story speeds along.

Fairy Godmother (Deena Payne) drives the production, as she looks after Cinderella (Emma Stephens) protecting her from Trinney and Suzanna, the Ugly Sisters. Though Brian Godfrey and Darren Southworth, play each “Ugly Sister” well, there is a apparent lack of chemistry between them, which stops the pairing working as a double act.

The comedy is left in the capable hands of Jimmy Cricket (Baron Hardup) who appeals to all members of the audience, as he is a true family entertainer...

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Latest User Review

Helen - 11 January 2012:

Loved the fact that this was a good old fashioned panto. Ray Quinn was brilliant as was Emma Stephens as Cinderella. Thw whole cast were so good. Good time had....

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