Dreaming of a better life away from her horrid stepsisters, Cinderella at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford longs to escape her unhappy home life. But when a magical Fairy Godmother suddenly appears at her door, transforming her into a belle fit for a ball, her dreams begin to come true.
Whisked away to the castle in a pumpkin coach, Cinderella dances the night away with the Prince. But she must flee before midnight, when the magic wears off, and only a glass slipper is left behind. Will the Prince find Cinderella, and will they have their happy ever after?
Starring panto favourite Joe Pasquale, this family pantomime promises glittering costumes, mesmerising special effects and plenty of audience participation for all ages. Award-winning Imagine Theatre presents the ultimate fairytale Cinderella as you’ve never seen it before.

Prices
From £21.50
Schools: £16, one free teacher for every 10 students*
Priority Live: £2 off per ticket*
Concessions: Under 16 years, Over 60 years, Student and Unemployed: £2 discount per ticket*
* available on selected dates
Booking fees may apply.

Dates & Times
12th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
12th December: 2pm and 7pm
13th December: 1pm and 5pm
16th December: 2pm and 7pm
17th December: 10am, 2pm and 6pm
19th December: 11am, 3pm and 7pm
20th to 24th December: 1pm and 5pm
26th December to 3rd January: 1pm and 5pm.

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
Relaxed Performance: 17th December, 10am, and 2nd January, 5pm
Chilled Performance: 19th December, 11am
Audio-Described Performance: 28th December, 1pm
BSL Interpreted: 28th December, 5pm.

Orchard Theatre Visitor Details
See our main Orchard Theatre in Dartford listing for information including parking, accessibility and more.

Good to know
The Orchard Theatre is currently operating from its temporary home, Orchard West on Hythe Street, while the main building is refurbished.

⭐ Ready to book? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the Orchard Theatre's booking page. ⭐

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