A magical re-imagining of the classic fairytale with original music set by the sea
Adapted by BAFTA nominee and Chair of the Writer’s Guild of Great Britain Emma Reeves (Tracey Beaker, The Worst Witch), The Glass Slippers puts a modern twist on Cinderella, removing the dated constructs of ‘ugly’ step-sisters and that a ‘happily-ever-after' must mean being rescued by a Prince. Cinderella loves the outdoors and championing sustainability in her seaside town home, but clashes with her new family who constantly buy new things online and live their lives behind screens. Meanwhile, a lonely Prince Charming is exhausted by portraying someone he’s not for social media during the launch of his the ‘Glass Slippers’ brand. When the two of them meet by chance on the beach, it’s clear that they can both be themselves and quickly become friends. Blending storytelling with an original soulful soundtrack, humour and Tutti Frutti’s distinctive set design, this new spin on the classic fairytale explores perception, authenticity and the wonders of the natural world with the use of actor musicians.