Cinderella
No performances this weekend
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Joan Miquel Llobera Ramis ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sarah Clifford ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Meera Shah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Susan Harrison ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jana Peterhaensel ⭐
Craig Otero ⭐⭐⭐
R K Dosanjh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pauline Hamilton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jen ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nic ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mr David Pirrie ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mrs Asha Shah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jacklyn Haynes ⭐
Gavin Sheridan ⭐
MR FERMIN MARTIN TASENDE ⭐⭐⭐
Miss Ouled-Zaoui ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Things to Know Before You Go
Is Cinderella at the Hackney Empire suitable for young children?
Yes. This production is designed as a family pantomime and welcomes children, though very little ones may find the volume and excitement a bit overwhelming at times. Expect some gentle spooky moments and a lot of noisy fun, but nothing genuinely frightening. If your child enjoys cartoons and lively stories, they are likely to have a wonderful time.
What sort of humour can we expect from this Cinderella?
The humour is classic pantomime: playful, silly and often delightfully daft, with plenty of visual gags for younger children and quick one-liners aimed at the adults. The show is written to be enjoyed across generations, so grandparents, parents and kids should all find something to laugh at.
Is there audience participation in the show?
Absolutely. Audience participation is at the heart of pantomime. You can expect to shout out warnings, cheer for Cinderella, boo the villains and perhaps even see a few brave volunteers join the cast on stage. If you prefer to stay seated, that’s perfectly fine too – no one is forced into the spotlight.
How long does Cinderella run, and is there an interval?
Pantomimes typically run for around two to two and a half hours, including an interval roughly halfway through. Exact timings can vary slightly by performance, but there is always a break to stretch your legs, visit the facilities or grab a snack with the children.
About this show
Swap London’s winter streets for a glittering world of fairy-tale fun as Cinderella brings traditional pantomime magic to the Hackney Empire. With outrageous Ugly Sisters, a kindly Fairy Godmother and a pumpkin that is absolutely not staying a pumpkin for long, this is classic British panto packed with songs, silliness and audience participation.
Follow Cinderella from the drudgery of the kitchen to the sparkle of the royal ball, helped along the way by new friends, bad jokes and one very important glass slipper. A warm, raucous night out for families, first-time theatregoers and panto loyalists, this Cinderella keeps all the beloved traditions while giving them a fresh, Hackney twist.
Other musicals this weekend
Six
Cabaret
Hadestown
