Matthew Bourne love affair with the fairytale Cinderella now in its tenth year and returning to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal

For a decade Matthew Bourne has been delighting audiences with his stunning ballet of the fairytale Cinderella.

Now, for its tenth anniversary, it is back on tour and will be at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from Tuesday to Saturday next week.

It comes to Nottingham fresh from a seven-week Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells, London.

Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good versus evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder.

The fairytale is brought to life with an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling.

Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance.

It includes several original cast members as well as a young generation of performers new to the production.

Ashley Shaw returns to the iconic role of Princess Aurora along with Katrina Lyndon making her debut in the role. Aurora’s devoted Leo will be played by Andrew Monaghan, with Stephen Murray and Rory Macleod making their role debuts.

The Dark Fairy, Carabosse, and her son, Caradoc, feature debuts from Paris Fitzpatrick, Jackson Fisch and Ben Brown while the vampiric Good Fairy, Count Lilac, will also be played by Fitzpatrick with Dominic North and Christopher Thomas, all making their role debuts.