I took my eldest to see the London Children’s Ballet perform A Little Princess last year, and although she was perhaps a teeny tiny bit young to totally appreciate it (she was nearly 5) it was still fantastic to be at the theatre having some Mama time, and enjoy the younger ballet performers being totally wonderful on stage.
This year, the English National Ballet and English National Ballet School present ‘My First Cinderella’, which tells everyone’s favourite rags-to-riches story in a beautifully adapted version for young audiences. Cinderella is tormented by her spiteful stepsisters and longs to attend the Prince’s glamorous ball. Abandoned to an evening of drudgery, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother appears and transforms her into a glittering Princess who shall go to the ball.
The My First … series brings young audiences their first taste of ballet through the magic of fairytales, captivating music and beautiful dance. ENB2 features graduating dancers of outstanding potential from English National Ballet School in performances produced by English National Ballet.
WORKSHOPS
These get sold out super fast, but it looks like (at the time of writing) there are still spaces on the 7-11 year old workshops in London, and the other regional venues. But honestly, book now if you are interested. These events are annual, and next April is a long way away.
PERFORMANCES
Bookings being taken now here for the performances around the country
TICKET INFO
Running time : 1 hr 30 mins (including one 20 min interval)
Age Guidance 3+
VENUES
LONDON, PEACOCK THEATRE
LONDON, RICHMOND THEATRE
25/05/13 – 26/05/13
Creative Bus Stop 