See a first-look photo of Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella, shot under a Spitfire at IWM London, as the Olivier Award-winning production gears up for its 30th anniversary UK tour.
A first-look photo of dancers from Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella has been released ahead of its 14-venue tour opening at Theatre Royal Plymouth on 16 November 20226, which also includes a stop at Sadler’s Wells from 1 December 2026 until 17 January 2027.
The new image features Katrina Lyndon as Cinderella and Reece Causton as Harry the Pilot, and it was shot under an actual Spitfire at the Imperial War Museums in London. The Imperial War Museums are serving as the production’s official partner.
One of New Adventures’ most beloved works, Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella reimagines the classic fairy tale as a wartime love story set in London during the Blitz and is danced to Prokofiev’s score.
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What is Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella like?
The Imperial War Museum in London is a fitting backdrop given Cinderella and her RAF pilot share just one magical night together before being parted by the Blitz in the production. The show is an epic interpretation of the classic fairytale, stylised as a true war-time romance.
The show is directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, with Olivier Award-winning design by Lez Brotherston and lighting by fellow Olivier winner Neil Austin.
This year also marks three decades since the show first premiered, making the show one of New Adventures’ longest-running repertory productions.
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Plan your visit to Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
- Theatre: Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN
- Booking dates: 1 December 2026 – 17 January 2027 at Sadler’s Wells, London. Tour opens 16 November 2026 at Theatre Royal Plymouth
- Age range: All ages admitted, although some scenes may not suit very young children
Sadler's Wells Theatre, London
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