Blue background with sparkling stars and golden "Cinderella" text. A magical staircase spirals upwards, evoking enchantment and wonder.

Cinderella

A Cast production

About Cinderella

Doncaster's timeless family pantomime returns in 2025!

Written by Neil Hurst and directed by Tess Seddon.

Kind-hearted Cinderella suffers at the hands of her wicked, bumbling stepsisters. When they're invited to a royal ball, poor Cinderella is left behind. But with a wave of her Fairy Godmother's magic wand, can all of her dreams come true? 

With dazzling costumes, sweeping sets and plenty of magnificent music, we invite you to Doncaster's most extraordinary family pantomime. 

Let your glass slippers glisten and polish your pumpkins, because you shall go to the ball! 

(Oh yes, you shall!)

"Everything that a pantomime should be – fun, current, sparkly and the perfect Christmas treat."

Fairy Powered Productions

"I was blown away! I loved everything about it"

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"an incredible start to the holiday season"

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"honestly absolutely fantastic [...] the best panto to date"

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"after watching that I want to watch a hundred more. This pantomime is definitely one of the best I've seen!"

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Additional Information

Festive Family Workshop

Play some fun and festive games on Sat 20 Dec at 1:30pm in a Cinderella-inspired creative drama workshop for families. Click here to book.

For Schools

Tickets

A school's rate is available for this production. For every ten paid students, one teacher goes free.

Secure your large school booking with a 20% deposit.

Speak to our box office for more information.

Phone: 01302 303959

Email: hello@castindoncaster.com 

Competition Terms and Conditions

If you have entered one of our Cinderella competitions:

  • A "family ticket" comprises 2 x adult tickets and 2 x child tickets.
  • Excludes performances between 19 - 26 December.
  • Tickets are subject to availability.
  • Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged for other events.
Cast & Creatives

Cinderella: Aamira Challenger

Donna (Ugly Stepsister): Ben Eagle

Cassie (Ugly Stepsister): Adam Porter Smith

Buttons: Tasha Dowd

Prince Charming: Joe Parker

Dandini and Fairy Godmother: Keeley Fitzgerald

Senior Ensemble and Understudy Cinderella and Buttons: Millie Christie

Senior Ensemble and Understudy Ugly Stepsisters: Cameron Duncan

Senior Ensemble and Understudy Dandini, Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming: Aaliyah Taylor-Nelson

 

Writer: Neil Hurst

Director: Tess Seddon

Musical Director: Sonum Batra

Choreographer: Jasmine Gardner

Sound Designer: Andy Graham

Lighting Designer: Elliot Griggs

Percussionist & Assistant MD: Taneli Clarke

Costume Supervisor: Madi Omatseone

Sound Op: Toby McFarlane

Production Manager: Tom Robbins

Production Assistant: Flo Gill

Casting Director: Olivia Barr

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Gallery

  • Two pantomime dames in playful, clown-inspired costumes stand on stage. One is in pink with black accents, the other in white with polka dots. Both are animatedly pointing and smiling, creating a lively, colourful scene.
  • Three performers in colourful medieval costumes express surprise while peeking through a painted archway on stage, conveying a playful, theatrical mood.
  • Performer in blue and silver costume gestures expressively onstage, set against a vibrant, colourful backdrop depicting a whimsical architectural scene.
  • A woman in a vibrant costume holds hands with a man in a regal outfit, kneeling beside a green chair with a glass slipper. The scene conveys anticipation.
  • A vibrant stage performance with actors in colourful, elaborate costumes set against a rich, ornate backdrop. The mood is festive and lively.
  • Theatre ensemble performs jubilantly on a vibrant, colourful stage with elaborate decorations, under blue lighting, conveying joy and excitement.
  • A woman in a sparkling white gown dances joyfully on stage. She is surrounded by colourful stage lights and a painted backdrop of a fireplace, exuding a festive, theatrical atmosphere.
  • A man and woman in colourful, ornate costumes hold hands on stage. The scene is theatrical with other performers blurred in the background, creating a dreamy, enchanted atmosphere.
  • A woman dressed as a fairy godmother, with long pink hair, stands centre stage. She wears a shimmering silver gown and holds a star-tipped wand, exuding joy.
  • A woman in a pink vintage dress smiles while reading a letter on stage. The background is a painted set with a staircase, creating a theatrical atmosphere.
  • Stage performance with six actors in colourful costumes, set against a painted backdrop of a fairytale castle and forest, conveying a whimsical, lively tone.
  • Two actors in colourful costumes perform onstage. One wears a blue outfit with a feathered hat, gesturing dramatically. The other wears a red vest, smiling with a cane. They stand before a painted forest backdrop, conveying a lively, theatrical vibe.
  • A performer in a blue uniform pours water from a pink bucket on two clowns in colourful costumes, expressing surprise on a vibrant stage.
  • A colourful stage scene depicts three actors in vibrant costumes against a whimsical, fantasy-themed backdrop. The mood is lively and theatrical.
  • Two performers in vibrant costumes with exaggerated expressions hold mops on a colourful stage. The scene is comedic and playful, set against a cartoonish backdrop.
  • Two actors in colourful, medieval costumes on stage, one wearing a crown. They look surprised and animated, set against a painted castle backdrop.
  • Three theatrical performers in colourful costumes, with exaggerated expressions. The background shows a cartoonish village scene, creating a whimsical and comedic tone.
  • A vibrant theatre performance with ten performers in colourful costumes and a whimsical village set. They express excitement and joy on stage.
  • A lively stage performance with actors in colourful fairy-tale costumes. They express excitement and joy against a whimsical village backdrop.
  • Two pantomime dames in a vibrant stage show wear exaggerated blue and red dresses with oversized wigs, evoking humour and whimsy.
  • Two performers in vibrant costumes on stage, one in blue and another in a colourful dress, exude joy and enthusiasm, standing before a castle backdrop.

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In Rehearsal

  • Smiling person with blonde hair at a desk with a laptop and pink water bottle, surrounded by papers and a basket. Green curtain in the background.
  • A woman with long hair, wearing a checked shirt, smiles while holding a script with colourful tabs in a rehearsal room. Joyful, focused atmosphere.
  • A woman in a black Adidas shirt sits smiling at a table with a notebook, pen, and snacks. She appears engaged and relaxed with a green curtain backdrop.
  • Man in a navy shirt with a tiger emblem gestures passionately in a room. Behind him, two blurred figures are engaged, one standing with arms crossed.
  • Woman wearing a floral "Florence" T-shirt laughs joyfully against a soft green curtain backdrop. The scene conveys a sense of happiness and warmth.
  • Three people stand in front of a green curtain, smiling and laughing. They're wearing casual clothes, exuding a joyful and relaxed atmosphere.
  • Two people are enthusiastically running indoors on a smooth floor. The woman wears a plaid shirt, and the man is in a grey t-shirt. Both look joyful and animated, set against a background of colourful curtains and wooden panels.
  • Two women energetically rehearse in a studio, with one holding papers and both expressing excitement. The room has colourful curtains and chairs.
  • A woman smiling widely, wearing a light blue sweater, gestures with open hands. She stands in a room with a green curtain and a wooden wall.
  • Person in a black t-shirt stands with arms raised, mouth open, and an expressive face against a green curtain, conveying excitement or joy.
  • A person in a black sweater with arms outstretched, expressing surprise or excitement. The background includes a brown wall and green drapes.
  • A woman with long hair enthusiastically stretches her arms out, smiling at a man beside her. Another woman stands in the background, in a room with green curtains and a bulletin board. The mood is joyful and animated.
  • Two people stand together in a room, looking upward with expressions of excitement and curiosity. One wears a floral shirt, the other a black T-shirt.
  • Two women passionately rehearse a scene in front of green curtains. The woman in front holds a script, wearing a plaid shirt, and they both express intense emotion.
  • A man playfully poses with raised hands and an animated expression, while a woman in plaid looks up at him smiling. They're in a colourful, lively setting.
  • Four people are in a spacious room with wooden walls and green curtains, energetically rehearsing. They each have dynamic poses and express joy.
  • A woman with long brown hair, smiling, holds an open script in a rehearsal room with a green curtain. She wears a black shirt; others are blurred in the background.
  • Man in black shirt and glasses, leaning forward with a smile, holds a notebook. Behind him are green curtains and a wooden wall, conveying a casual setting.
  • Three people humorously mimic a standoff, sticking out their tongues in a playful manner. They stand in a room with green curtains and wooden walls.
  • Three people in a rehearsal space make exaggerated expressions and poses. The setting is energetic and humorous, with a green curtain and chairs in the background.
  • Two men express surprise with open mouths and wide eyes. One touches his chest while the other points. A green curtain serves as the backdrop.
  • A man and a woman smiling while holding scripts in a bright rehearsal space, suggesting a joyful, collaborative atmosphere. Green curtains in the background.

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