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Cinderella 2025 - Pantomime
The Mumford Theatre
Press Release



Cambridge’s Affordable Christmas Pantomime Returns with a Magical Twist on Cinderella Mumford Theatre Cambridge, this Christmas
Following last year’s hit Robin Hood at the Mumford Theatre, local panto favourite and recent ARU drama graduate Brad Collett is back with an original script that brings a fresh and funny twist to a timeless tale. This Christmas, Cambridge families are invited to don their glass slippers and join in the festive fun with Cinderella a brand-new, affordable pantomime playing at The Mumford Theatre. With ticket prices starting from just £8, it’s a magical, family-friendly production created especially for Cambridge residents.
Written by Brad Collett, whose Robin Hood in partnership with ARU, thrilled packed houses in 2024, this Cinderella combines traditional panto sparkle with witty new writing, larger-than-life characters, and a heartfelt message for all ages.
Brad Collett says:
"I wanted to write a Cinderella that keeps everything we love about pantomime the laughter, the singalongs, the booing and cheer but also gives the characters real warmth and humour. It’s a story about kindness, dreams, and finding your voice, which feels especially right for Cambridge audiences this Christmas."
With a talented local cast, many from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, marvellous music, eye-popping costumes, and audience participation, Cinderella promises a festive treat that won’t break the bank.
28th November at 19:30, 29th November at 14:30 & 19:00
5th December at 19:30, 6th December at 14:30 & 19:00
The Cast
Cinderella | Rivka Gottlieb / Crystal Woodger
Buttons | Alfie Holmes
Madonna | Brad Collett
Cher | Oscar Buxton
Evil Stepmother | Holly Mortimer / Samantha Brasiunaite
Fairy Godmother | Matilda Crafter / Lauren Wilson
Prince Charming | Laura Relha / Tia Lewis
Dandini | James Hudson
Barney | Anne Bernice Rodriguez
Sid | Hope Beach
Benjamin | Artemis Aria Amy Hawes
King Phillip | Kewin Ciolka-King
Queen Aurora | Ria Bains
The Curator | Nicolas Rayment
Ferguson | Alex Pirti
Cinderella Understudy | Eabha Kilfeather
Evil Stepmother Understudy | Jasmine Hunton
Chorus
Isabel Lipman (Dance Captain), Samuel Ogundipe, Jay Jamesics, Ece Yener, Khadijah Pinto-Atkin-Day, Michael Milligan, Boo Palmer, Diana Cernea, Georgia Kirsopp



Creative Team

Written by Brad Collett
Directed by Brad Collett & Susan Hedgecoe
Musical Director | Poppy Westbury-Barnes
Choreographer | Matilda Crafter & Brad Collett
Poster & Programme Design | Maxie Hilbourne
Stage Manager | Beth MacGinty
Set Design | Brad Collett
Set Build | Auberon Hedgecoe & Brad Collett
Stage Hand | Emelia & Hannah Metzger
