Bristol Hippodrome – until 31st December 2022
Reviewed by Lucy Hitchcock
4****
The classic fairytale has hit Bristol Hippodrome for a night of fun, oh yes it has!!
With its classic pantomime setup full of slapstick, hilarity and audience participation, this this is not one to miss!
A sterling cast headed by Lauren Hampton as our protagonist have a brilliant connection and make for a feel good show. Craig Revel Horwood is Baroness Hardup, Cinderella’s evil stepmother and is fab-u-lous darling! He embodies the role well and really got the audience on side…or against him in fact! The children had a great time booing and hissing his character!!! Lauren Hampton and Andy Ford as Cinderella and Buttons were superb! Andy Ford is the quintessential pantomime actor-I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a picture of Andy in the dictionary under ‘pantomime’!!!
The costumes and set were incredibly sparkly and well thought out-creating a wonderful atmosphere from the get go! This really is the perfect way to start off your Christmas celebrations-there is something for all ages to enjoy!