Cinderella loses her glass slipper at People’s Theatre

Perhaps one of the most-loved classics has to be Cinderella, the rags-to-riches fairy tale about a poor kitchen maid who marries her prince and lives happily ever after.

Now theatre lovers young and old will get the chance to see Disney’s treasured animated film charm its way to the stage, fairy godmother and mice in tow at the People’s Theatre in June and July.

“The timeless fairy tale is set to become a new audience favourite in Disney’s Cinderella Kids, an adaptation of the treasured animated film that will charm its way into your heart and remind audiences that A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes and really can come true,” said Jill Girard and Keith Smith, who add this production of Cinderella Kids to their 25-year repertoire.

As with their other top quality children’s productions, this one will be filled with magic.

Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the royal ball. With a little help from her mice friends – and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother – Cinderella’s dreams come true. She goes to the ball, meets the prince and falls in love!

Kaylan Sabbadin plays the title role of Cinderella, who will be terrorised by evil step-sisters Genevieve Olivier and Tanja Franszen. The stepmother and fairy godmother are played by Alida Senekal. The prince is played by Thokozani Jiyane. Gregg Pettigrew, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry will play the role of the king.

With a cast like this, it’s no wonder that Girard and Smith are thanking their lucky fairy godmother.

“We want the theatre experience to be an education in itself,” said Jill and Keith, “and we are determined to offer consistently superior productions to entrench a love of theatre from a young age.”

So get your tickets today, for the show starting on 5 June and ending on 30 July.

Details: info@peoplestheatre.co.za

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