Cinderella (Theatre Royal Stratford East) London Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (9)
See it if you like remixed, vivacious, vibrant & pop culture. The cast is diverse, inclusive & amazing! Fantastic costumes & set!
Don't see it if your preference is traditional fairytale pantomimes.
See it if Didn’t no what to expect but I was not disappointed! It was hilarious and yet a modern twist on the classic Cinderella! Beautifully done!
Don't see it if Just see it!
See it if You like a panto with a modern twist and cheeky humour
Don't see it if You prefer to keep to the original story plot, or not keen on a noisy show
See it if Traditional story with a woke twist
Don't see it if Predictable woke twist
See it if Nice twist on cinderella
Don't see it if Was giving feminism but written by a man- some plot holes
See it if you’re looking for a fresh twist on the traditional tale.
Don't see it if you’re hoping for a Disney-type story.
See it if You like a more edgy Cinderella
Don't see it if Unfortunately it can no longer be seen in London
See it if You enjoy a different take on a classic story
Don't see it if You want a show which makes complete sense
Critic Reviews (6)
"This heart-warming tale catches the zeitgeist of the moment; it is full of fountains of laughs and feel good memories to take home. An early Christmas present to start the festive season."
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"This year’s TRSE panto felt like a demonstration in the perils of a rookie team thinking they can shake up the panto landscape without nailing the basics."
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"This 'Cinderella' is a decent effort at a reinvention; but the mixed results don’t entirely justify pushing the barge out."
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"The cast give it plenty, but there are too few chances for them to connect with the crowd, too few jokes good enough to make up for the slaloms of logic from the writer, Leo Butler."
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"Sometimes Butler’s story gets bogged down while trying to nail each plot point, but it’s a genuinely innovative riff on the original."
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"This new and exciting version of Cinderella is an absolute joy from start to finish. ... If you want to have yourself a merry little Christmas, a good start would be to treat yourself and the family to an evening at this wonderfully done show."
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