TV: Susie McKenna Discusses Hackney Empire's CINDERELLA

Hackney Empire's 2017 Christmas pantomime Cinderella runs at the East London venue until 31 December. Writer and director Susie McKenna discusses its creation - watch the video!

Harlem meets Hackney in the classic rags to riches tale of Cinderella. In true Hackney Empire style that brings West End value at East End prices, this magical, family pantomime will be packed with glittering sets, big song and dance numbers, slapstick comedy plus a flying horse, all played out in the beautiful Victorian theatre.

Established West End performer Aisha Jawando (Motown the Musical, Beautiful) is stepping into the glass slippers of the title role. She's joined by Hackney Empire pantomime legends Tony Whittle and Kat B as the Ugly Sisters.

Peter Straker (Hair, Tommy) reprises the role of Baron Hardup, having last played the role in 2011, Darren Hart (Justin's House, Gigglebiz) plays Buttons, writer and director Susie McKenna (Cats, Ragtime) will also be taking on the role of Wicked Stepmother and Krysten Cummings (RENT original cast) plays Fairy Godmother.

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