Cinderella brings dazzling costumes, comedy and festive family fun to Central Theatre this Christmas, produced by Jordan Productions. Starring TV Soap star Zaraah Abrahams as the Wicked Stepmother, who will do her utmost to stop Cinderella’s happily-ever-after! Joined by CBBC’s So Awkward star Ellie Clayton as the belle-of-the-ball, Cinderella, whilst her Ugly Stepsisters are played by award-winning comedy duo Luke & Elliott. Chatham’s favourite dame, Alex Anstey returns, this year as the wand-waving Fairy Godmother, whilst the hilarious Andrew Curphey is also back, bringing brilliant buffoonery as Buttons

Prices
Preview Night (11th December): £20
Other performances from £23
Group booking discounts available
Booking fees may apply.

Dates & Times
11th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
11th December: 7pm (Preview Night)
12th and 13th December: 2pm and 6pm
15th to 17th December: 10.30am* and 5.30pm
19th to 23rd December: 2pm and 6pm
24th December: 11am and 3pm
26th to 29th December: 2pm and 6pm
30th December: 1pm and 5pm
31st December: 11am and 3pm
2nd January: 2pm and 6pm
3rd January: 11am and 3pm
* Schools only.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: End time TBC - provisional on our calendar.
Schedule note: For dates with multiple performances (such as matinees and evening shows), our calendar displays the full range from the start of the first show to the conclusion of the final show.

Accessibility
BSL signed performance: Sunday 13th December, 6pm.
Relaxed performance (also BSL signed): Wednesday 30th December, 5pm - not bookable online, contact the box office.

Schools
School performances:  15th, 16th and 17th December 10.30am -  not bookable online, contact the box office.

Good to know
Children under 18 months go free but still need a ticket booked through the box office.

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