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What to expect

New Adventures return with the 30th anniversary celebration of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella, a love story set in London in 1940 during the Second World War.

  • Cinderella meets a young RAF pilot.
  • The Blitz parts Cinderella and the pilot.
  • Olivier Award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston.
  • Lighting by Olivier Award-winning Neil Austin.
  • Video and projection designs by Duncan McLean.
  • Sound design by Paul Groothuis; Prokofiev score.

Questions

When does Matthew Bourne's Cinderella start and end?

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is on Tuesday, 4 May 2027, 19:30.

Where is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella?

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella takes place at Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicholson Street, Edinburgh.

How much are tickets for Matthew Bourne's Cinderella?

Tickets for Matthew Bourne's Cinderella cost £29.50 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is the story?

Set in London in 1940 during the Second World War; the opening includes the blackout and a siren.

Cinderella meets a young RAF pilot.

The Blitz parts them after they fall in love.

How can I book?

Use the registration link on this page.

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Getting there

Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicholson Street, EH8 9FT Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

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