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Matthew Bourne's Cinderella

Sadler's Wells

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Overview

Times

Tue-Sat: 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat: 2.30pm, Sun: 2pm. Showtimes may vary during the festive season.

Duration

2 hours and 20 minutes (including 2 intervals)

Age

8+

Accessibility

Please contact venue

Location

Address
Sadler's Wells
Rosebery Avenue
London
EC1R 4TN
Telephone:
+44 (0)844 412 4300

About

See Matthew Bourne's Cinderella as the production returns to London for a much-anticipated revival at Sadler's Wells, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the New Adventures production.

Dive into one of Matthew Bourne's most popular productions and travel back to 1940s London for a thrilling love story set against the backdrop of the Second World War, bringing the classic fairytale to life as the Blitz turns the capital into a war zone.

Book your Cinderella theatre tickets in advance for this spectacular reimagining, blending mesmerising ballet with striking stage design, making for the perfect festive treat.

What is Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella about?

Taking place in wartime London in 1940, Matthew Bourne's production of Cinderella reimagines one of the great classic fairy tales, this time following a young Cinderella as she falls into a whirlwind romance against the backdrop of the Second World.

When Cinderella has a chance encounter with a dashing young RAF pilot, little does she know that she is about to embark on an epic love story. Falling head over heels, the pair have only a short time together before the horrors of war threaten to tear them apart.

Why see Cinderella at Sadler's Wells?

Matthew Bourne's interpretation of the beloved fairy tale transforms Cinderella into an epic wartime love story, paying tribute to the spirit of London at a time when lives were changed forever. Bourne's touching and heart-stopping production brings a familiar story to stage with plenty of glamour, romance and spectacle.

Set to Sergei Prokofiev's magnificent score, Cinderella comes to life in true Matthew Bourne style, with Lez Brotherston's Olivier Award-winning designs transporting audiences to wartime London. The production also features lighting by Neil Austin, sound design by Paul Groothuis and video and projections by Duncan McLean, immersing theatregoers in what London during the Blitz would have looked like.

Who is in the cast?

Casting for the 2026 London production has yet to be announced.

Book Cinderella tickets at Sadler's Wells

You can now book your tickets for Cinderella at Sadler's Wells through Visit London by clicking the booking button on this page.

You'll be able to view the seating plan, choose your preferred seats and select the performance date and time that suits you best.

The production runs at Sadler’s Wells Theatre from 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 for a strictly limited festive season.

Sadler’s Wells venue details

The London 2026 production of Cinderella is showing at Sadler's Wells in Islington.

How to get there:

  • Tube – The nearest Tube stations are Angel (Northern line) and Farringdon (Elizabeth, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines).
  • Bus – The following buses stop nearby: 19, 38, 341, N19, N38 and N41.
  • Cycling – Hire a Santander Cycles bike and head in direction of Sadler’s Wells. Hardwick Street, Clerkenwell is the nearest dock to return your bike to.

When is Cinderella showing in London?

Evening performances take place on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7.30pm and matinees are on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm, and Sunday performances are scheduled for 2pm.

Please note performances around the Christmas and New Year period might slightly differ, so make sure to check the details when booking your tickets.

Cinderella at Sadler's Wells FAQs

What is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella adaptation about?

Set in 1940 London at a time when the capital is under the threat of air raids, Matthew Bourne's Cinderella at Sadler’s Wells is a ballet adaptation of the classic fairy tale, reimagined against the backdrop of the Second World War. The story sees Cinderella fall for a dashing RAF pilot in a magical night of love and hope before the horrors of war threaten to tear them apart.

How long is Cinderella at Sadler's Wells?

The Cinderella ballet show is 2 hours and 20 minutes long, including two intervals.

Is Matthew Bourne's Cinderella a ballet?

Yes, Matthew Bourne's Cinderella is a ballet, combining mesmerising dance with vivid storytelling, theatrical design and projections. Choreographed and directed by Matthew Bourne, the production brings the classic fairy tale into wartime London.

What music is featured in Cinderella?

The Cinderella's festive theatre London show features a haunting musical score by composer Sergei Prokofiev, taking audiences on an emotional journey through a bomb-ridden London and offering a new take on the original story.

What is the age recommendation for Cinderella at Sadler's Wells?

Matthew Bourne's Cinderella at Sadler's Wells is recommended for anyone aged eight and over. The production features smoke and haze effects, strobe lighting and loud noises, including explosions.

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