Cinderella: Pantomime Script

Synopsis

Despite the efforts of her ugly sisters, Chlorine and Maureen, Cinderella shall go to the Royal Ball with the help of Buttons and Fairy Liquid. However, with mistaken identities, mishaps and magic hats on the menu, the journey isn't a simple one and an unsuspecting audience member will need to save the day.

Guy Unsworth's pantomime scripts take all the elements of traditional pantomimes and serve them up for a contemporary audience. Performance rights are available for amateurs and professionals through Alan Brodie Representation or Guy Unsworth's website.

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Summary

Chapter 1: The Glass Slipper

* Summary: Cinderella, a kind and beautiful young woman, is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. One day, she receives an invitation to a grand ball at the prince's palace. However, her stepmother forbids her from attending.
* Real Example: Cinderella tearfully watches as her stepsisters prepare for the ball, while she is relegated to cleaning and scrubbing.

Chapter 2: The Fairy Godmother

* Summary: Cinderella's fairy godmother appears and transforms her into a beautiful princess. She provides her with a carriage, white horses, a sparkling gown, and glass slippers.
* Real Example: The fairy godmother chants a spell, and Cinderella's rags magically transform into an elegant ensemble.

Chapter 3: The Ball

* Summary: Cinderella arrives at the ball and immediately captures Prince Charming's attention. They dance and fall in love. However, Cinderella must leave before midnight, when the magic spell will wear off.
* Real Example: Cinderella and Prince Charming glide across the dance floor, surrounded by a swirl of enchanted lights.

Chapter 4: The Glass Slipper Lost

* Summary: As Cinderella hurries away, she loses one of her glass slippers. The prince searches for the mysterious princess who fits the shoe.
* Real Example: The lost glass slipper shimmers on the palace staircase, beckoning the prince to find its owner.

Chapter 5: The Stepsisters' Deception

* Summary: Cinderella's stepsisters attempt to deceive the prince by trying on the glass slipper. However, their feet are too large or too small.
* Real Example: The stepsisters frantically try to squeeze their feet into the slipper, but it remains firmly on the foot of the rightful princess.

Chapter 6: The Wedding

* Summary: Cinderella is reunited with the prince and they are married in a grand ceremony. The wicked stepmother and stepsisters are punished for their cruelty.
* Real Example: Amidst a chorus of cheers, Cinderella and Prince Charming exchange vows, their happily ever after secured.

Chapter 7:Epilogue

* Summary: Cinderella and the prince live happily ever after, proving that kindness and perseverance will always triumph over adversity.
* Real Example: The newlyweds gaze into each other's eyes, their kingdom filled with love and prosperity.