Cinderella Pantomime

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime – Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre will stage one of the most enchanting rags-to-riches fairy tales of them all, Cinderella… You shall go to the ball!

Starring Hayley Tamaddon (Fairy Godmother), Steve Royle (Buttons), Jamie Morris (MelodyHard-Up), Tarot Joseph (Harmony Hard-Up), Kitty Harris (Cinderella), Mark Faith (as Baron Hardup), Toby Turpin (Prince Charming), Sam Ebenezer (as Dandini) with the Barbara Jackson Theatre Arts Centre, and of course, the sensational Shetland Ponies!

Much-loved actress Hayley Tamaddon wowed TV audiences when she took the top spot in ITV’s smash-hit reality skating show Dancing on Ice alongside childhood friend Dan Whiston. The multi-talented performer also scooped the top prize in Celebrity Stars in Your Eyes and has starred in countless West End productions from Chicago to Everybody’s Talking About Jamie and top TV dramas from Coronation St and Emmerdale to Shameless.

Joining Hayley is Panto favourite, Britain’s Got Talent finalist and Comic, Steve Royle as Buttons; Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return once more as the incredibly gorgeous Ugly Sisters, Melody and Harmony Hard-Up.

Blackpool’s very own Kitty Harris is digital dynamite and has become world-famous on the social media platform TikTok for her hilarious comedy sketches and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her daily life. Her unique blend of humour and storytelling has even earned her a whopping 1.2 million followers! Further casting includes: Mark Faith (as Baron Hardup), Toby Turpin (Prince Charming), and Sam Ebenezer (as Dandini).

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime, Cinderella would love to go to the ball but, Melody and Harmony, the ugly sisters, have other ideas, they wickedly tear up Cinderella’s invitation! But all may not be lost! Can Cinderella’s ‘best friend in the whole wide world’, Buttons, and her magical Fairy Godmother, Cinderella get her to the ball… if so she must be home by midnight, or her true identity will be revealed to all! With a script by Jon Monie (winner of Best Script at the Great British Pantomime Awards 2019), Cinderella promises side-splitting comedy, with stunning sets and costumes.

Cinderella has been generously sponsored by Coastal Radio DAB and Content Creators Blackpool.

Access Performances

Audio-Described/Signed Performances: Sat 14 (2pm) and Sun 29 Dec (1pm): Standard Band B pricing

Relaxed ‘Chilled’ Performance*: Sun 29 Dec 5pm – All tickets £15/£24

* A ‘relaxed/chilled’ environment performance is perfect for anyone who benefits from a more relaxed performance environment, being able to make a noise, leave and return to their seat or access the toilets during the performance. This would include customers with dementia, anxiety, Tourette’s, bowel and bladder conditions, an autism spectrum condition, or a learning disability. Even a child’s first experience of a theatre or panto. There will be a few technical adjustments made to the performance. They are not suitable for customers with sensory sensitivities. Tickets £15£24

Education and Group bookings

For education/Group bookings of 40+ visit www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/groupbooking – Bookings under 40 seats are to be paid for at the time of booking. A free teacher’s place is provided with every 10 tickets purchased. Please ring 01253 290190 with any queries

Magic and Sparkle

Only if you are in a position to do so, please do support our Magic and Sparkle campaign giving access to pantomime to children and families that have never experienced the magic or have financial barriers in place making it beyond their means. To learn how you can help visit our Magic and Sparkle page, or call the box office on 01253 290190.