Cinders!
Set at the turn of the 20th century in a family-run emporium, this ballet follows Cinders after being orphaned and mistreated by the intimidating new proprietor, Mrs Thorne, and her three ghastly children. After escaping to an enchanted rose garden, Cinders is magically transformed into a vision of beauty to attend the Royal Ball. The production features choreography by Christopher Hampson, opulent sets and costumes by Elin Steele, and Prokofiev's score performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
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When
Tickets
Friends: 20% off. Concessions: £3 off, excluding Saturday and Sunday. Children: £26.75 in Stalls and Upper Circle or £3 off in Dress Circle. Under-25 tickets: £10, available to book on the day of the performance. Groups of 8 or more: £6 off Stalls and Dress, excluding Saturday and Sunday. School and dance school groups of 10 or more: £10, excluding Saturday and Sunday, including 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students (under 18 only). Access users can choose 50% off their ticket and 50% off essential companion tickets by completing the access form to book online. Group and school group bookings are not available online. All discounts are subject to availability.
Hours
Evenings 7.30pm; matinees 2.30pm & 1.30pm. The page does not assign these times to specific dates.
Ages
All ages
Accessibility
Offers relaxed performances, audio-described performances, and pre-show touch tours.
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Tips & Advice
- Check the casting for your chosen performance through Book now, since the four Cinders-and-royal pairings vary and casting may change.
- Choose Thursday 17 December at 2:30pm for the listed audio-described and relaxed performance; the touch tour starts 90 minutes beforehand.
- Under-25 tickets are available to book on the day, while access discounts require completing the access form for online booking.
- If booking for eight or more, use the groups team rather than online booking; group discounts exclude Saturdays and Sundays.
- Check discount conditions before booking: concessions and group offers exclude weekends, and all listed discounts are subject to availability.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friends receive a discount.
- Concessions receive a discount, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
- Children receive discounted tickets; the discount differs by seating area.
- Under-25s can book discounted tickets on the day of the performance.
- Groups of 8 or more receive a discount on Stalls and Dress Circle tickets, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
Links & Contact
Run by Scottish Ballet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinders! suitable for families?
Yes. It is described as a fairytale for all the family that everyone can enjoy.
How long should I allow for the performance?
The running time is two hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Does the casting vary between performances?
Yes. Cinders may meet a Prince or Princess, and the casting for each performance can be checked when booking. Casting is subject to change.
Are there accessible performances?
Audio-described performances are listed for 17 and 19 December; the performance on 17 December is also relaxed. Touch tours are available before audio-described performances.
Is there a pre-show event?
Talk Ballet is a separate pre-show talk on 18 December, with the Scottish Ballet Artistic Team discussing the production, choreography and music.
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