Buttons:
A Cinderella story
23rd November 2018 - 5th January 2019
At the King's Head Theatre, London

Charles Court Opera are to return to the King’s Head Theatre for our 12th dazzling, delightful and downright hilarious boutique pantomime - a brand new production of one of the company’s greatest hits, Buttons: A Cinderella Story.

Buttons, a co-production with the King’s Head Theatre, takes Cinderella, one of the best-loved fairytales of all time, and turns it on its pretty little head... From a villainous Prince to a Fairy Godfather, this delicious reimagining is given extra dashes of Christmas spice, with more double entendres than you can shake your tutu at, making our twisted version of the story even more outrageous, sprinkled with an extra special helping of CCO mischief.
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Featuring John Savournin as a ludicrously tall Dame along with all your favourite characters, this fabulous festive treat is set to be the highlight of London’s seasonal calendar. Prepare for a cheeky concoction of toe-tapping musical numbers, side-splitting puns and jaw-dropping magic that’ll fill you with Christmas cheer into the New Year and beyond.
★★★★ "2 hours of mayhem & cheekiness, packed full" - --LoveLDNLoveCulture
★★★★ "Buttons guarantees lots of traditional playing along with the cast, fine songs beautifully sung and, of course, lots of laughs." - BroadwayWorldUK
★★★★ "An hilarious Pantomime for all ages. Silly jokes, lots of glamour, wonderful singing and a few bits of rude"  - Remotegoat
★★★★ "Buttons: A Cinderella Story is on the money – impressing with a talented ensemble, quality production values and enormously funny (if not-so-innocent) gags" - Arthur's Seat 
★★★★ "Buttons: A Cinderella Story easily lives-up to @charlescourt Opera's reputation for bonkers Christmas fare with a cheeky side that would make Sid James blush" - The Reviews Hub
★★★★"A highly entertaining, titillating beast of a show - raucous festive fun to get you in the Christmas spirit" - Spy in The Stalls
★★★★ "A Christmas cracker of a show which could well turn out the best in town" - ReviewsGate 
★★★★ "Buttons: A Cinderella Story sent me into spasms of delight - it's a naughty indulgence that needs to be savoured, like a tray of cream buns. Ooer missus" - London Pub Theatres Magazine
★★★★ "A magnificent start and terrific addition to this year’s panto season, with John Savournin directing (and writing) a superb script" - Boyz Magazine
CAST
Cinderella         ELEANOR SANDERSON-NASH
Buttons             MATT KELLETT
Betty                  JOHN SAVOURNIN 
(Performance dates: 24th, 25th, 27th November / 1st, 2nd, 15th, 22nd EVE ONLY, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th December / 1st January). 
Betty                  JAMIE BARWOOD
(Performance dates: 23rd, 28th, 29th & 30th November / 1st MAT ONLY, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd MAT ONLY December / 2nd, 3rd 4th & 5th January.)
PC Pumpkin     ANDREA TWEEDALE
(Performance dates: 23rd, 28th, 29th & 30th November / 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th EVE ONLY, 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th MAT ONLY, 16th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd EVE ONLY, 23rd EVE ONLY, 27th, 28th EVE ONLY, 29th MAT ONLY, 30th MAT ONLY December / 1st, 2nd EVE ONLY, 3rd, 5th January.)
PC Pumpkin      CATRINE KIRKMAN
(Performance dates: 24th, 25th EVE & 27th November / 1st, 6th, 8th MAT, 9th, 13th, 15th EVE, 19th, 22nd MAT, 23rd MAT, 28th MAT, 29th EVE, 30th December EVE /  2nd MAT & 4th EVE January)
Prince Charming   JENNIE JACOBS
​Dandini                   EMILY CAIRNS

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director / Script / CCO Artistic Director                    JOHN SAVOURNIN
CCO Musical Director / Arrangements / Lyrics        DAVID EATON
Associate Director & Choreographer                         SHELBY WILLIAMS
Set Designer                                                                  LOUIE WHITEMORE
Costume Designers                                                      MIA WALLDEN & CATRIN SHORT THYRSSON
Lighting Designer                                                          NICHOLAS HOLDRIDGE