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.

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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