Photos by Stoo Metz. Featuring the cast of Cinderella (Neptune Theatre)
Original direction Jeremy Webb, Choreographer Stephanie Graham, Musical Director Lisa St. Clair, Set Design Patrick Clark
Costume Design Helena Marriott, Lighting Design Leigh Ann Vardy, Sound Design Deanna Choi
Cinderella
Based on the age-old tale of Cinderella, Neptune Theatre’s artistic director, Jeremy Webb has created an original holiday musical comedy that’s fun for the whole family based on British pantomime.
"I wanted to bring the tradition of the British panto to Neptune, but at the same time be mindful that not everyone knows what a 'pantomime' is," says writer/director Webb. "There's a gigantic tradition of the holiday panto in the UK. With whole families going year after year and seeing the show."
The panto takes a well-known story, such as a fairy tale, and infuses it with extravagant characters, dancing, singing, comedic moments and encourages the audience to get in on the fun with participation.
Cinderella tells the story of a young woman who longs for a better life away from her menacing stepsisters. To help make her dreams come true, an amateur fairy godmother appears and grants her wish to attend the royal ball. Cinderella is then in a race against the clock to try and find her prince before the spell is broken at the stroke of midnight.
Packed full of toe-tapping songs, belly-laughs and fun surprises, this show leaves you with the magical feeling of love and joy.
Neptune Theatre’s production opened on November 30th. The show has exceeded box office projections (118% of target by opening night of a 6 week run.) Cinderella extended its run – the first show in this time slot to do so! Neptune then remounted their production in the Summer of 2019 for a 4 week run.
Cinderella - The package
Cinderella has proven itself to be a crowd-pleasing favourite with excellent sales.
The show package contains:
· The script – production script, with local references to be swapped in by venue
· The score – arrangements of songs by Musical Director for 5 piece band
· Song licensing information – allowing venue to apply for grand performance rights
· Set & prop design (optional) – venue may secure rights to use the Neptune Set, or make their own arrangements
· Costume design (optional) – venue may secure rights to use Neptune costume package, or make their own arrangements.
· Sound design (files provided)
· The venue would pay for script & score rental and royalty fees, design royalties (set, costume, sound)
Alternatively, the script & score is available as a package, without production elements for a 10% royalty.