Bristol Old Vic reveals full cast for Cinderella: A Fairytale

Bristol Old Vic has announced the full cast for their upcoming festive production.

Cinderella: A Fairytale will be directed by Lisa Gregan and will use live music and laughs to retell the much-loved story.

Set to star is Joëlle Brabban as Ella, joined by Joseph Langdon as the bird-watching Prince.

Dionne Draper will play the Queen, Cathy Walker will play the Stepmother, while Guy Hughes will play Ella’s Stepbrother and Daisy Ann Fletcher will play her Stepsister.

Gregan commented: “I am genuinely thrilled to be working with such a brilliant cast on Cinderella: A Fairytale. We’ve brought together an extraordinary group of performers, including some fantastic local talent, and that feels especially important for a story that’s all about love, hope and overcoming adversity. One of the most exciting things for me is how playful, inventive and multi-talented this ensemble are. I don’t doubt their warmth, humour and creativity will help us create a Cinderella that’s full of joy, music and magic this Christmas at Bristol Old Vic.”

The production’s composer Alex Heane acts as the on-stage musical director, while the company also features set, costume and puppet designer and puppet director Rachael Canning, movement director Chi-San Howard, lighting designer Mike Gunning, sound designer Elena Peña, casting director Ruby Gilmour and associate director Robert Furey.

Written by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck and the original company, the Bristol Old Vic production runs from 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027.