Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella

2025

We are delighted to announce London Children's Ballet's production for the 2024/2025 season, 'Ella’s Big Chance: A Jazz-Age Cinderella'.

This exciting new production of Cinderella is based on an original story by Shirley Hughes, with a new scenario by Ruth Brill, choreography by Kristen McNally, new score composed by Ian Stephens and new set and costume design by Carrie-Ann Stein. Shirley Hughes was a much-loved author illustrator, most famous for the ‘Alfie’ books and ‘Dogger’. We are excited to adapt this beautiful book into a ballet.

Première Performance on Thursday 3 July, 7pm

For all other performances, tickets available via Sadler's Wells website

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Creative Team 2025

Artistic Director: Ruth Brill

Choreographer: Kristen McNally

Composer: Ian Stephens

Musical Director: Philip Hesketh  

Set and Costume Designer: Carrie-Ann Stein  

Technical Director: James Smith 

Lighting Designer: Mark Jonathan

Rehearsal Director: Amy Daniels 

Original Story: Shirley Hughes

Original Scenario: Ruth Brill

Cast

Coming soon

"One of the great strengths is the clarity of storytelling.....how this young cast are being taught to inhabit their characters in ways that many a professional ballet company neglects."

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Scott Matthewman, The Reviews Hub

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"One of the great strengths is the clarity of storytelling.....how this young cast are being taught to inhabit their characters in ways that many a professional ballet company neglects." — Scott Matthewman, The Reviews Hub —