Cinderella: A Sun-Kissed Take on a Panto Classic
Joe Tracini's Cinderella is the perfect antidote to a chilly winter's night, transporting audiences to the sun-kissed seaside town of Crabbington Sands. The production, which opened at Norwich Theatre Royal, is a hilarious and heartwarming retelling of the classic panto tale.
At its core, the show is all about embracing the festive spirit, with an ensemble cast that shines in their pastel-colored finery. Aimee Leigh's choreography brings a playful energy to the stage, while designer Kirsteen Wythe's costumes are undeniably eye-catching, if perhaps a tad impractical.
Georgia May Foote makes a pleasant lead as Cinderella, bringing a likable everywoman quality to her portrayal of the titular character. However, it's not all smooth sailing – Cinderella's romance with Prince Buttons (Danny Hatchard) feels underdeveloped, and she often comes across as slightly insipid.
The real stars of the show, though, are Owen Evans and Kenny Moore as the wicked sisters Lou and Lav. The duo bring a deliciously over-the-top energy to their performances, which are guaranteed to leave you giggling in the aisles.
Tracini also gets a chance to shine in one of the production's many comedic set pieces – an "air friar" routine that has him dangling from a rope as he dodges enthusiastic schoolchildren. It's just one of several jokes so bad they're brilliant, and the show's sheer enthusiasm is infectious.
While the plot does eventually get bogged down, Andrew Lynford's production never loses its sparkle. With a talented cast and plenty of panto staples to keep things lively, Cinderella is a fun and entertaining way to kick off the festive season.
Cinderella runs at Norwich Theatre Royal until January 4th – don't miss it!
Joe Tracini's Cinderella is the perfect antidote to a chilly winter's night, transporting audiences to the sun-kissed seaside town of Crabbington Sands. The production, which opened at Norwich Theatre Royal, is a hilarious and heartwarming retelling of the classic panto tale.
At its core, the show is all about embracing the festive spirit, with an ensemble cast that shines in their pastel-colored finery. Aimee Leigh's choreography brings a playful energy to the stage, while designer Kirsteen Wythe's costumes are undeniably eye-catching, if perhaps a tad impractical.
Georgia May Foote makes a pleasant lead as Cinderella, bringing a likable everywoman quality to her portrayal of the titular character. However, it's not all smooth sailing – Cinderella's romance with Prince Buttons (Danny Hatchard) feels underdeveloped, and she often comes across as slightly insipid.
The real stars of the show, though, are Owen Evans and Kenny Moore as the wicked sisters Lou and Lav. The duo bring a deliciously over-the-top energy to their performances, which are guaranteed to leave you giggling in the aisles.
Tracini also gets a chance to shine in one of the production's many comedic set pieces – an "air friar" routine that has him dangling from a rope as he dodges enthusiastic schoolchildren. It's just one of several jokes so bad they're brilliant, and the show's sheer enthusiasm is infectious.
While the plot does eventually get bogged down, Andrew Lynford's production never loses its sparkle. With a talented cast and plenty of panto staples to keep things lively, Cinderella is a fun and entertaining way to kick off the festive season.
Cinderella runs at Norwich Theatre Royal until January 4th – don't miss it!
. The fact that the cast shines in their pastel-colored finery is just too cute, and Aimee Leigh's choreography brings a playful energy to the stage 
. I kinda feel meh about Cinderella's romance with Prince Buttons tho, but Owen Evans and Kenny Moore as the wicked sisters Lou and Lav are absolute perfection 
. The show's enthusiasm is so infectious, it had me giggling too - Andrew Lynford's production never loses its sparkle, and it's a must-see for a fun festive season kick-off 
cinderella was literally so much fun with aida from tiktok as the ugly sister lol and they did this hilarious sketch where joe tracini's character falls off a rope lolol and i died. anyway, the show is defo worth watching esp since it feels like a super chill winter night out 
but also kinda disappointed that cindy's love interest was kinda meh. anywaaa got my tickets for the next show can't wait! 
. It felt like an afterthought to me. However, Owen Evans and Kenny Moore as those wicked sisters were absolute perfection - they stole the show! 
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and I'm still grinning from ear to ear! The whole cast is so talented and funny, especially those wicked sisters Lou & Lav 
. But, gotta say, the plot can get a bit muddy at times... it's like trying to drink from a fountain with too many spouty arms 
. Still, the show's energy is SO infectious! 
And that "air friar" routine? Hilarious 
. If you're looking for a fun way to kick off the festive season, this Cinderella panto is THE ticket! 
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. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see a guy dangling from a rope while dodging schoolkids? 
. If you're looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, Cinderella at Norwich Theatre Royal is a must-see! 
we're talking over-the-top energy, literally had us laughing in the aisles 
genius or what? 
and I gotta say, it's so refreshing to see a classic story given a modern twist with a sun-kissed vibe 
. The cast is amazing, especially the two wicked sisters Lou & Lav - they totally steal the show! 
like literally thousands of tons of trash just floating there. and its not just plastic bags and bottles, its full of old electronics and even cars 
. hows that for a festive treat
aimee leigh's choreo was on point too 
I was dying laughing when those girls were being super mean to each other 
can't wait to see what else Andrew Lynford has up his sleeve 
. but seriously, it sounds like the cast is on point, esp those wicked sisters 
. Like, who thought an "air friar" routine was a good idea? But in all seriousness, it sounds like they did a great job of bringing out the festive spirit and having fun with the panto classic. Georgia May Foote seems like a nice fit for Cinderella, and those wicked sisters Lou and Lav sound like a real scene-stealing duo 
- they're super pretty, but also kinda impractical for a show about people running around in the dark. And I love Georgia May Foote as Cinderella, but sometimes she comes across as a bit too perfect 
... but then there's Owen Evans and Kenny Moore as the wicked sisters, and they totally steal the show 
. Georgia May Foote as Cindy is alright but her love interest with Prince Buttons feels kinda meh idk... BUT Owen & Kenny as the wicked sisters are EVERYTHING 
4 days left in Norwich, defo go see it!!!