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  • Venue Sadler's Wells East, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 12 April 2026
  • Running time 1 hour 20 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 3+

English National Ballet’s My First Ballet: Cinderella returned to Sadler’s Wells East in London for a limited run in April 2026.

Visitors searching for My First Ballet Cinderella tickets in London should note that the latest run has now finished. The “My First Ballet” series regularly returns with productions for young audiences.

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A Perfect Introduction to Ballet

My First Ballet: Cinderella is part of English National Ballet’s much-loved series designed especially for children aged 3+.

This charming adaptation of the classic fairytale introduces young audiences to the magic of ballet through storytelling, music and movement.

What is Cinderella about?

Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother.

After loss and silence settle over her home, she’s left with a sharp-tongued stepmother, two noisy stepsisters, and a house full of chores and shadows.

But when a letter arrives, inviting all to a Garden Ball, Cinderella’s journey to find her true self begins – guided by the spirit of her mother and the magic of the forest.

The perfect introduction to ballet

My First Ballet: Cinderella is a perfect introduction to ballet, and a fantastic family day out.

  • A narrator helps the young audience follow the story.
  • A shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score is presented.
  • The ballet is created with young audiences in mind.

The London Run

My First Ballet: Cinderella played at Sadler’s Wells East in London from 1 to 12 April 2026, as part of English National Ballet’s family programme.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of My First Ballet: Cinderella?

Performed by students of the English National Ballet School Graduate Artists Programme

Who are the creative team of My First Ballet: Cinderella?

  • Produced by English National Ballet
  • Choreographed by George Williamson
  • Set and costume design by Rachael Canning
  • Lighting design by Stevie Mackie

Important Notes

Access performances: Relaxed – Wednesday, 8th April, 2:30pm; BSL Interpreted – Thursday, 9th April,3:00pm; Audio Described – Saturday, 11th April, 10:30am (with touch tour)

Venue change: Please note this production was originally playing at the Peacock Theatre in London, but due to unexpected building works the production has moved to Sadler’s Wells East Theatre.

Content advice: This production contains haze effects and strobe lighting.

Venue Information

Sadler's Wells East , 8 Carpenters Road , London, E20 2AQ

Nearest Tube or Train: Stratford

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Frequently Asked Questions

My First Ballet: Cinderella is playing at the Sadler's Wells East in London
The running time of My First Ballet: Cinderella is 1 hour 20 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for My First Ballet: Cinderella are: 3+
Yes, My First Ballet: Cinderella has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
No, sorry, My First Ballet: Cinderella has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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