The Lyric Hammersmith has announced the full cast for its 2026 pantomime, Cinderella, written by Joel Horwood and directed by Robin Belfield in his Lyric debut. The panto will debut during the festive season, playing at the West London venue from 14 November 2026 until 3 January 2027.
The Lyric Hammersmith returns this winter season with Cinderella, a new pantomime written by Joel Horwood and directed by Robin Belfield. The family friendly panto will play at the venue from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Joel Horwood returns to the Lyric Hammersmith following his “wickedly good” (The Stage) Aladdin in 2016, this time reimagining the classic fairy tale Cinderella. In this new panto version, Cinderella’s down on her luck. But can a chance encounter, a little fairy magic and some incredibly chic glass slippers help her find her true love and save the kingdom before the clock strikes midnight? Poor Cinderella spends her days trapped in a crumbling castle, cleaning for her evil captor, Suella, and her thoroughly misguided stepsisters. But word on the streets of Glamoursmith is that the kingdom’s most moderately charming Prince needs to find a wife by midnight, or else everyone, yes, even you, is doomed.
See live availability for Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith
The cast and creative team for Cinderella
As announced today the complete cast of Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith will include:
- Donna Berlin as Suella
- Chrissie Bhima as Cinderella
- Ashh Blackwood as Buttons
- Colin Burnicle as Muruduth/Fairy Kween
- Lauryn Redding as Mikayla/Dandini
- Durone Stokes as Prince M. Charming
The ensemble is completed by Sameer Dhanjee, Ellie Seaton and Liza Stevenson.
Joining Joel Horwood and Robin Belfield on the creative team are set and costume designer Janet Bird, lighting designer Sally Ferguson, composer Corin Buckeridge, sound designer Holly Khan and choreographer Georgina Lamb, with casting by Richard Johnston and musical direction by Ashton Moore.
Plan your visit to Cinderella
- Venue: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking dates: 14 November 2026 – 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2 hours (including interval)
- Age guidelines: 6+
Lyric Hammersmith, London
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