A downtrodden young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly step- sisters and a handsome prince combine to make the perfect piece of story-telling. The fairy godmother enables Cinderella to go to the ball, and she falls in love with the Prince.
Cinderella is based on the traditional story, the ballet will surely touch and reach out to everyone's heart, with its combination of pure classical dancing and a touch of pantomime.
A specially commissioned score was created solely for Vienna Festival Ballet by Chris Nicholls, a renowned conductor and musical director for ballet, with music rearranged and rewritten from some of Rossini’s most famous operas, La Cenerentola, the Italian Girl in Algiers, Silken Ladder all adding to the magical fantasy world of the ballet Cinderella. . The music was then recorded especially for the company by the leading orchestra in Kosice, Slovakia, conducted by Nicholls himself.
Choreography is by Sheila Styles, one of the company's most expert and idiosyncratic choreographers, from the Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet has created through inspiration from the choice of music, and her talent for choreography and staging, a perfect ballet for VFB.
Peter Mallek, a celebrated Austrian dancer, founded the company after his illustrious career as a dancer of international renown, in 1980. Now in their 36th year of producing quality ballet productions, the company continues to experience remarkable success and perform great classical ballets all over the world. Their productions have all the elegance and extravagance associated with the best of ballet. VFB's company comprises of talented dancers including graduates from the Royal Ballet School, British, Australian and Italian soloists, and guest stars from Vienna and South Africa.
"An excellent company of talented young dancers. Their energy and enthusiasm is breathtaking." - ENTS24.COM
Four Stars - WhatsOnStage
Hotels near The Mowlem Theatre
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The White Swan
Located 8 km from Corfe Castle in Swanage, The White Swan features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site. Every room comes with a TV.
Town Hall Lodge
Set in a cobbled courtyard down a quiet lane in Swanage town centre, Town Hall Lodge offers fresh local produce in its varied breakfast menu. The Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, and the sandy beach are 5 minutes walk away..
Louisa Lodge & Purbeck
Nestled in extensive gardens in central Swanage, less than 300 metres from the seafront, this family-run hotel combines traditional country house atmosphere with modern amenities..
Robertsbrook Guest House
Less than 5 minutes walk from the sea, Robertsbrook Guest House is located opposite the Swanage steam railway station. On Dorsets Jurassic coast, this stylish bed and breakfast provides free parking and Wi-Fi..
Bay View
Bay View offers accommodation in Swanage, 8 km from Corfe Castle. The unit is equipped with a kitchen. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Mulberry'S
MulberryS offers accommodation in Swanage, 300 metres from Corfe Castle. It provides free private parking. Bournemouth Airport is 21 km away.
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