Cast revealed for Lancaster’s The Dukes Christmas show Cinderella

This festive production stars a cast of actor-musicians in a show full of big laughs, magical puppetry, gorgeous costumes, and original music performed live onstage in the Dukes’ immersive Round Theatre.

The fabulous cast is comprised of Evie Hargreaves as Ella, Helen Longworth as evil stepmother Clarissa, Oliver Nazareth Aston as Prince ‘Danny’, Jenny Murphy as Grizelda, Analiese Emerson Guettinger as Greta, and David Ahmad as Dad/King.

Brave, fierce and determined to forge her own path, Ella must navigate her new stepfamily. While doing so she learns the true meaning of believing in yourself, uncovers royal secrets and discovers the value of following your heart.

This original spin on the fairytale is written by BAFTA winner Ian Kershaw (Coronation Street) and directed by Dukes Young Company alumna Polly Wain.

Director Polly Wain said: “I'm absolutely thrilled to be directing Cinderella at the Dukes. I was born in Lancaster, and the theatre has been a huge part of my life - from watching the Christmas productions with my family to spending ten years as a member of the Young Company.

"Those experiences are what sparked my interest in theatre, so returning to the Dukes to direct this year's festive production feels like a full circle moment.”

The show features music by Rogue Note (Bay Bryan and Claire O’Connor) and set/costume design by Rachel Walton-Daniels and Laura O’Connor.

See Cinderella at The Dukes from November 21 to January 2.

For tickets visit https://dukeslancaster.org/whats-on/theatre/cinderella