Cinderella Set In The Second World War.

Published on November 30, 2010 by Eventsbabe   ·   No Comments

Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of the classical story Cinderella was first seen in the West End in 1997, but has now been completely revised.

Set in the second world war. Cinderella is an abused young girl who has a chance meeting with a war time pilot, which results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing pilot before they are parted in the war time blitz.

What a beautiful way to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Blitz. Bourne’s Cinderella will be performed in Surround Sound, designed by Paul Groothius. Featuring a specially commissioned new recording of the score, New Adventures will create a cinematic experience, taking the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent music and the sound world of war-torn London.

This ballet is quite a sombre one but interprets the feelings of wartime London perfectly. It is clearly influenced by the passion that Matthew Bourne has with wartime and old films.

This has everything from the beautiful music by Prokofiev, to the fairy Godmother who obviously has had a sex change for this production!

Tickets are available for Cinderella which is being performed now at the Sadler’s Well Theatre in London.

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