Cinderella

Genre: Pantomime

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Length: Two Acts

Characters: 4 M; 5 F; assorted ensemble

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From the playwright...
Cinderella was the first pantomime I ever saw, roughly thirty years ago, and I have wanted to do it ever since. Now, getting the chance to put my own spin on it, I can only hope that somewhere out there is a child who will go on to fall in love with theatre because they first saw my show.

Production Notes

 * Local references are an exception to the need to request permission before making changes. Also, the listed songs are only those used in the premiere production and can be changed if necessary.
 * Anywhere there is a / part way through a line is where the next line is supposed to start.

Synopsis
Cinderella is the only daughter of wealthy Lord Kentfield. However, her mother died giving birth to her, and he remarried. Now Cinderella has a stepmother and two stepsisters, both as poisonous as their mother. Meanwhile, the Prince is told he must find a bride, and his family throws a ball to invite all the possible future queens, but he doesn’t want to marry just anyone, rather, he wants to marry for love.

The stepsisters find out about the ball, and arrange to attend, believing that the prince will surely choose one of them as his bride and future queen. However, unbeknown to them, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother has helped her get to the ball. She arrives just as the prince is about to choose someone to dance with, and instantly taken by her, chooses Cinderella, her identity hidden behind her mask. They dance, and later, go for a walk in the garden, where all goes well until midnight strikes.

A lovestruck Prince sets out to find the “mystery girl” from the ball, despite opposition from his parents. Lady Kentfield and her daughters go out of the way to make sure that Cinderella isn’t discovered. A party ventures out to search the kingdom for her, and she is eventually found and reunited with the prince.

Act One
Scene I: The Market/Kentfield

Scene II: The Palace

Scene III: Kentfield Manor

Scene IV: The Palace (later that week)

Act Two
Scene I: The Palace (the following morning)

Scene II: Kentfield Manor

Scene III: Kentfield Manor/The Palace

Principals
Cinderella – 20-25 – Solos – Orphaned daughter of Lord Kentfield, she is left in the "care" of her stepmother, who treats her as nothing more than a servant. While not unattractive, she is not as stereotypically “pretty” as her stepsisters.

Prince Edward – 20-25 – Solos – A free-thinking young man who wants to lead the kingdom his way and marry for love. But his father wants to marry him off to someone who will keep him organised.

King – 50-60 – Sings –

Queen – 45-55 – Sings – The true powerhouse of the leadership.

Prime Minister – 50-60 – Sings – An officious bureaucrat helping to govern the kingdom.

Lord Kentfield – Cinderella's father. He is mentioned only, as he dies before the main action starts.

Lady Kentfield – 40-45 – Solos (with strong belt) – gold-digging second wife of the late Lord Kentfield, she feels unfairly burdened by having to raise his daughter as well as her own two.

Anastasia – 20-25 – Solos – one of the twin daughters of Lady Kentfield. She is not the sharpest knife in the drawer and will often speak without thinking. Drusilla – 20-25 – Solos – the older of the twins by mere minutes, she won’t let her sister forget it.Fairy Godmother – 35+ – Solos – The Dame. She helps Cinderella get to the ball. Buttons – 20-25 – Solos – The court jester. He’s the one who is always able to tell things as they really are. He is also William’s childhood friend and has unrequited feelings for Edward (sorry for the spoiler!).

Ensemble and Supporting
<p class="MsoNormal">Mice (x 4) – 8-12 – played by children (two male and two female); two also doubling as coachmen after transformation <p class="MsoNormal">Lucifer – 10-14 – the Stepmother’s cat; never far away from her <p class="MsoNormal">Ball Guests – <p class="MsoNormal">Townsfolk – <p class="MsoNormal">Guards – Two of the King's men, accompanying him on the quest. <h2 class="MsoNormal">Song List

Act One

 * Working 9 To 5 – Dolly Parton – Townsfolk
 * Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor – Female Ensemble
 * Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen – Prince
 * Single Ladies – Beyonce – Anastasia + Drizella
 * Mama Knows Best – Jessie J – Stepmother
 * When You’re Smiling – Larry Shay, Mark Fisher, And Joe Goodwin – Cinderella + Mice
 * Razzle Dazzle – Chicago – Fairy Godmother
 * Roar – Katy Perry – Cinderella + Mice
 * Uptown Funk – Kidz Bop version – All

Act Two

 * She’s The One – Robbie Williams – Prince
 * 500 Miles – The Proclaimers – Prince
 * Crazy Little Thing Called Love (reprise) – Queen – All
 * Happy – Pharrell Williams – All

Premiere Production
The premiere production of Cinderella was directed by Luke Heath and Tea Harrison in 2022. It featured the following:

Principal and Supporting Roles
Cinderella –

Prince Edward –

King –

Queen –

Prime Minister –

Stepmother –

Anastasia –

Drusilla –

Fairy Godmother –

Buttons –

Mice –

Lucifer –

Auslan Interpreter (Auslan Stage Left) –