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Exeter Little Theatre Company presents

Cinderella

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Get ready to laugh, cheer, and boo as Exeter Little Theatre Company’s Cinderella takes to the stage in this spectacular pantomime packed with dazzling costumes, toe-tapping songs, hilarious comedy, and plenty of audience participation.

Follow Cinderella on her journey from rags to riches with the help of her Fairy Godmother, a pair of sparkling glass slippers, and of course a little pantomime magic. Will she escape her wicked stepmother and make it to the ball before the clock strikes midnight?

Perfect for the whole family, Cinderella promises to be an unforgettable experience full of fun, laughter, and festive sparkle. Don’t miss the panto everyone will be talking about!

The show on Tue 9 Dec, 7pm, will now be relaxed and BSL interpreted. The interpreter will be Coralie Scarr and she’ll stand stage right. There will be a pre-show meet & greet with the cast inside the auditorium at 6.30pm, for anyone who would benefit.

Barnfield Theatre

Amateur Production, Pantomime, Theatre

Running time: 150 minutes, no interval

This performance contains smoke/haze and strobe lighting.

Cinderella

Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete present

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Company

After year-on-year record-breaking success, Exeter Northcott and Le Navet Bete team up once again to bring you this fabulous modern take on a classic story. With laugh-out-loud fun, great music, stunning costumes and sets, and amazing special effects, you’ll soon be telling everyone about the unmissable family panto Cinderella.

In a plot to overthrow the kingdom, Cinderella’s Wicked Stepmother has cast eternal winter over Exeter. Advised by the mysterious Sage, the Prince throws a ball to save his Kingdom. Will Cinderella be able to break free and go to the ball with the help of her trusty sidekicks Buttons and Poppers? Will her Fairy Godmother find the time to sprinkle some magic in between all her costume changes? And, in the end, will true love conquer all?

“They’ve done it again… possibly the best pantomime in Exeter yet.”
Devon Live

“Even my 16-year-old who never smiles was laughing all the way through.”
Audience Review

“Hands down the best panto I’ve ever seen. My 8-year-old has been telling everyone about it.”
Audience Review

Access Performances

Sun 8 Dec, 3pm
Audio-described performance with touch tour at 2pm
Audio-description by Margaret Spittles and Jonathan Nash, provided by Sightlines

DOWNLOAD THE AUDIO INTRODUCTION

Fri 13 Dec, 7pm
BSL-interpreted performance
Interpreted by Chloe Matthews, provided by Complete Communication

Sun 15 Dec, 11am
Relaxed performance

DOWNLOAD THE CINDERELLA VISUAL STORY

Fri 3 Jan, 2pm
Captioned performance
Captioned by Tracy McMullan, provided by Complete Communication

Cinderella’s Circle

If you’re itching to be as close to the action as possible, then our Cinderella Circle is the place for you.
We’ve added an extra row of seats, right at the front, so you’ll quite literally be closer than ever before. It’ll be like you’re right in the middle of the action!

Fri 3 Jan – NO KIDS ALLOWED!

For one night only, kids are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED at the panto! For this special edition evening, expect the same brilliant show with more adult humour, more swearing and added naughtiness.

BOOK FOR NO KIDS ALLOWED

Panto Pandemonium! Sun 5 Jan, 3pm

This is the special final performance of Cinderella, so expect even more silliness, more laughs and a show with a little bit of extra magic…we are going out with a bang!

★★★★★

“A highly enjoyable panto that was as glittery as it was gleeful.”

London Theatre 1

★★★★★

“Succeeds on almost every level… Simply brilliant to watch.”

Theatre Plays

“It’s worth every penny for a feel-good few hours of pure joy.”

Devon Live

★★★★★

“It was such a cheerful, funny and festive experience that I completely understood the feelings of a small child who was looking teary as she and her mother left the theatre. When her mother asked her: what was wrong? Had she not enjoyed it? She burst into tears announcing: ‘I just don’t want to leave.’”

Muddy Stilettos

“A night of unforgettable hilarity.”

Torbay Today

“Charismatic, creative, and witty, a spell-binding adventure for an audience of any age… I encourage you to get tickets while you still can and treat yourself to this magical experience.”

Exeposé

“There was something joyful in being able to relax amongst the crowd of families and take part in the wonder of the storytelling… There was a little girl sitting next to me in a Disney Cinderella dress who couldn’t take her eyes off the performance.”

Razz Mag

“Family friendly fun”

PRSD

“Spectacular sets, colourful and glittering costumes and a modern vibe that brings the story right up to date.”

Fine Times Recorder

“A proper Devon treat”

Exploring Exeter

“Fun for the kids and plenty of adult sniggering as well, just as a panto should be.”

Flip Flops or Wellies

“Thoroughly recommend for the festive fun and a really good laugh.”

Audience Review

“Absolutely brilliant. The best panto we’ve watched in years. If you haven’t already, book your tickets because you will not be disappointed.”

Audience Review

“It was amazing! We really had a very enjoyable afternoon. The granddaughters loved it, so did we. “

Audience Review

“It was brilliant, the funniest one to date. Laughed so much. Had the happy feel-good factor about it. Roll on your next masterpiece.”

Audience Review

“Aching after laughing and clapping and singing so much. Go and see it! It’s brilliant!”

Audience Review

Nicci Ashford

Nicci originally trained in banking and finance, becoming a successful mortgage broker for 6 years. In 2020, her career took a downturn following the effects of the pandemic. With her career in tatters, her upcoming promotion withdrawn, and future uncertainty, she decided that it was now the time to change the direction of her life and pursue a new and exciting career as an actor.

After meticulous study in evening acting classes she was offered a place at three of the UK’s Top drama schools and is now finding success in British theatre.

Sebastian Bristow

Quackers the Duck and other roles

Sebastian is 10 and loves dancing and riding his bike. His favourite subject at school is art. When he grows up, he wants to be an actor. Sebastian has gained skills in performing arts through the Pauline Quirke Academy, where he has taken part in in-house shows. Cinderella is Sebastian’s professional stage debut.

Nick Bunt

Co-Producer, Buttons & Bonjela

Nick has been co-artistic director and performer with physical comedy company Le Navet Bete since 2008.

Having been born and grown up in Australia he has always loved acting and writing comedy and has performed in some of the most widely respected venues all over the UK and internationally.

When not performing Nick is a keen pianist and loves to travel.

Amelie Campbell

Quackers the Duck and other roles

Amelie is 11 years old. At home, she loves to bake and when she grows up she wants to be a doctor. She has been in two productions with her drama school Theatretrain, and played Nursey, a main part in Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies at school.

Mo Crook

Ensemble & Understudy

Mo began singing classically and was a chorister for many years in addition to training in  various dance disciplines from a young age. Prior to her professional training she was a member of organisations such as The South West Theatre Ballet Company and The National Youth Choir of Great Britain. She has since gained her Foundation Degree from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and BA Honours Degree in Musical Theatre from The Guildford School of Acting.

Since graduating Mo has appeared in BBC Proms with NYCGB as returning alumni and will now be making her professional debut as ensemble in Cinderella at the Exeter Northcott Theatre.

Aaron Dart

Prince Farming

Aaron grew up in Torpoint, Cornwall and is delighted to be spending this Christmas in the West Country.

His theatre credits include: 2:22 A Ghost Story (UK and Ireland Tour), The Gruffalo (UK and USA Tour), Only Fools and Horses Comedy Dinner Show (UK Tour), Dinner Is Coming (The Vaults), Wombmates (Edinburgh and Plymouth Fringe Festival), Beauty and The Beast: A Musical Parody (Kings Head Theatre and UK Tour), Wuthering Heights (UK Tour).

His television credits include: The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV) and Doc Martin (ITV)

Al Dunn

Co-Producer, Poppers & Sue De Créme

Al is one of the founding members of Le Navet Bete and still performs with the company in their various shows, particular favourite roles have been Long John Silver in Treasure Island and The Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol.

In his spare time Al is a keen Pizzailo (pizza chef) cooking away in his wood fire oven!

Matt Freeman

Co-Producer & Fairy Godmother

Matt has been with Le Navet Bete since the beginning. 

Matt has always had a passion for comedy and is hugely proud of the extensive back catalogue of work that LNB have written and produced over the years, a particular career high was the publication and international licensing of  Dracula.

He has always loved to dress up in women’s clothing and the roles he takes on within LNB’s work clearly display this.

When he is not making the masses fall apart with laughter he is growing organic vegetables on his allotment. 

Ruby Lovell

Ensemble & Understudy

Tamsin is an actor, musician, and puppeteer who trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Her recent credits include: The Dressing Book (The Rude Mechanical Theatre Company); Three Little Pigs (Lost the Plot Theatricals), There’s A Tiger In The Garden (Flock Theatre Makers), A Tale Of Fellowship (The Actor’s Church), #FIT (Big Licks Theatre Company/The Cockpit), The Merry Wives (Film on Film Entertainment), Legends Of Arahma (The Actors Church), Red Riding Hood (Colour House Theatre), Pinocchio Gets Wood(Guildford Fringe Company), Much Ado About Nothing (The Cockpit), Othello(Brunel Museum/The Cockpit), Jack and the Beanstalk (Campus West), The Soldier’s Tale (Clapham Omnibus Theatre).

Having grown up down the road in Totnes, Tamsin is over the moon to be making her Exeter Northcott debut – the first Christmas she’s been close to home for years!

Bryony

Dandini & Musical Director

Bryony is a recent actor/musician graduate from Mountview and the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. Originally from Buckfastleigh, Bryony is very excited to be back in Devon, at Exeter Northcott for Christmas. 

Their theatre credits include: Macbeth (Donmar Warehouse), Wind in The Willows (Shakespeare North Playhouse) Once; Vinegar Tom (Mountview) and Jerusalem (Exeter Northcott/The Common Players).

Jodie Micciché

The Countess & Dance Captain

Jodie graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with an MA in Musical Theatre, and from LIPA with a BA in Acting. She has holidayed in Devon since childhood and loved Exeter so much that she moved here last year!

Her theatre credits include: Merry Wives of Windsor (The Pantaloons), Dick Whittington (Exeter Northcott), Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (The Pantaloons), Robin Hood (Exeter Northcott), Alice in Wonderland (Folksy Theatre), Great Expectations (The Pataloons), The Little Match Girl (Folksy Theatre), The Tempest (Folksy Theatre), Twelfth Night (The Pantaloons), Sleeping Beauty (Wisecracker/Rhodes Arts Complex), Pinocchio (Torch Theatre).

Her commercial credits include: Raise Your Arches (McDonalds).

She is delighted to be returning to Exeter Northcott as the villain in Cinderella.

Nate Payne

Quackers the Duck and other roles

Nate is 11 years old. He loves singing and playing computer games, often at the same time. He is a keen footballer and practices his skills by trying to get past his puppy, Bonaldinho.

Lamees Rashid

Quackers the Duck and other roles

Lamees is 11 years old. She loves playing guitar, drums, and singing, and wants to be a musician when she grows up. She grew up in California, and loves paddle boarding, kayaking, and the ocean. Cinderella is Lamees’ professional stage debut.

Isla Shabytah

Quackers the Duck and other roles

Isla is 11 and loves singing, LAMDA classes, and playing piano. She has performed in Sidmouth Am Dram panto, Robinson Crusoe in Dec 2023, as Grace Darling in a school play, and recently The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. She just passed hr Grade 2 LAMDA exam with a high distinction and attends ELTC drama school once a week. She is also really sporty, and plays for two Exeter-based football teams.

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