By Hollie Harris
THERE’S a little more magic coming into the new year with a school holiday performance of the much anticipated annual pantomime Cinderella, performed by Noosa Arts Theatre.
Promising to be a light and fun show full of colour and splendour, Cinderella tells the traditional story of Cinderella who is treated cruelly by her stepmother Grimelda and her two awful daughters, Bella and Donna.
Desperate to have the deeds to Castle Liberty, Grimelda feeds her ‘special herbal tea’ to the ageing Baron-Von Trapdoor, which fails to have the desired effect.
Enlisting the support of two handymen, Dim and Wit, Grimelda continues to search in vain for the precious deeds.
Merriment and mishap ensue as Cinders turns to her only friend, the hapless Buttons, for comfort.
Throughout this pantomime, the audience are encouraged to boo and hiss at the bad guys and to support and cheer on the good guys as well as keep a watchful eye out for evil characters.
The Noosa Arts Theatre’s production of Cinderella will envelop the audience in memories of Cinderella’s magical transformation, the splendour of the ball, the handsome prince, the dramatic exit as the clock strikes midnight, the hunt for the owner of the sparkling slipper … and the glorious happy ending.
Cleverly directed Susan Dearnley and featuring musical direction by Diana Thomson, Noosa Arts Theatre’s production of Cinderella will feature twists and turns, music, mirth, magic and mayhem to ensure a wonderful and entertaining morning or afternoon that the whole family will enjoy.
All tickets are $15 and performances are at 11am and 2pm on Saturdays 7, 14 and 21 January, and 1pm and 4pm on Sundays 8, 15 and 22 January.
Book online at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone 5449 9343.
Counter sales are available from Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 2pm at 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville.
