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buttons: another cinderella story

First performed on 6th December 2013 at The Rosemary Branch Theatre, Islington
Charles Court Opera's 'Boutique Pantos' have become a legendary part of North London's Christmas, returning for a magnificent seventh year running in this cheeky, topsy-turvy retelling of one of the best loved fairytales, Cinderella.  Expect both the expected and the unexpected, with fabulous musical numbers that add spark and bite to the slapstick, groan-worthy jokes and off piste silliness.  There'll be all your favourite characters, mixed up in an inventive cocktail of magic, love, baking and cross-dressing.

What they said...

"...total genius... Hilarity with class - the hallmark of a Charles Court opera."
HACKNEY / ISLINGTON GAZETTE

"If there is a better pantomime in London this winter I will eat my critic’s hat."
REVIEWS GATE
Writer/Director: John Savournin               
Musical Director/original lyrics: David Eaton
Design: Louie Whitemore / Kate Lane     
Lighting designed by Nic Holdridge

Original Cast:
Cinderella Joanna Marie Skillett
Buttons Matthew Kellett
Betty Swollocks John Savournin
PC Pumpkin Amy J Payne
Dandini Nichola Jolley
Prince Charming Rosie Strobel
Fairy Godfather Simon Masterton-Smith
"...a must see..."
Micheal White - THE TELEGRAPH

"If you see one pantomime this Christmas, make sure it's this one:
★★★★★
EVERYTHING THEATRE and UK THEATRE

"You don’t have time to stop laughing; the tears just stream down your face."
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

 "Five glorious stars for this full-on panto with all the trimmings"
★★★★★
REMOTE GOAT

"You cannot miss this stunning, must-see production. Five out of five!"
★★★★★
PINK WIRE

"Forget mainstream panto and seek out this novel masterpiece"
BUCKS HERALD

"If there is a better pantomime in London this winter I will eat my critic’s hat."
REVIEWS GATE

"You don’t have time to stop laughing; the tears just stream down your face."
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

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  • Home
  • ABOUT CCO
    • ABOUT US
    • Contact us
    • MAILING LIST
  • WHAT'S ON
    • EXPRESS G&S
    • The Mikado
    • RUDDIGORE
  • PAST PRODUCTIONS
    • Rumpelstiltskin
    • Patience
    • MAN IN THE MOON
    • HMS PINAFORE
    • BEOWULF: AN EPIC PANTO
    • THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
    • IOLANTHE
    • Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown
    • H.M.S PINAFORE 2020
    • THE NATIVITY PANTO
    • BUTTONS: A CINDERELLA STORY
    • King Tut: A Pyramid Panto
    • The Barber of Seville (Iford)
    • The Magic Flute
    • Pinocchio
    • TRIAL BY JURY / THE ZOO
    • BILLY THE KID
    • Do I Hear a Waltz?
  • Supporting CCO
    • Become a Friend of CCO
    • How to help CCO at this time
  • Education/Outreach
    • MAN IN THE MOON
    • Open up the Opera House
    • CCO AT HOME >
      • ABOUT CCO AT HOME
      • DIAL-A-SONG
      • MAKE YOUR OWN HMS PINAFORE SET
  • ONLINE SHOP
  • Iolanthe Recording
  • Jobs & Auditions
  • MAN IN THE MOON