My First Ballet Cinderella
A magical first ballet experience, for children aged 3+.
28 March - 31 May - UK Tour
Suitable for 3-100 years
Everyone’s invited to this new ballet for children aged 3+!
Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother. After loss and silence settle over her home, she’s left with a sharp-tongued stepmother, two noisy stepsisters, and a house full of chores and shadows.
But when a letter arrives, inviting all to a Garden Ball, Cinderella’s journey to find her true self begins – guided by the spirit of her mother and the magic of the forest.
With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, and a shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s ravishing score, this is the perfect introduction to ballet, and a fantastic family day out.
This new production by English National Ballet is choreographed by George Williamson and performed by students of the English National Ballet School Graduate Artists Programme.
3 Reasons to see
- A magical first ballet experience, for children aged 3+.
- A timeless fairy tale with beautiful dance, narration and music.
- The perfect family day out filled with wonder, joy and fun.
Sat 28 Mar 2026 10:30am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm
Sun 29 Mar 2026, 11:00am, 3:00pm
The Peacock, London
Fri 3 Apr 2026 - Sat 11 Apr 2026
Fri 3 Apr 2026 10:30am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm
Sat 4 Apr 2026 10:30am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm
Sun 5 Apr 2026 11:00am, 3:00pm
Tue 7 Apr 2026 10:30am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm
Wed 8 Apr 2026 10:30am, 2:30pm (relaxed performance)
Thu 9 Apr 2026 10:30am, 2:30pm (BSL interpreted), 5:30pm
Fri 10 Apr 2026 10:30am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm
Sat 11 Apr 2026 10:30am (audio described), 2:00pm, 5:30pm
Lighthouse, Poole
Sat 18 Apr 2026 11:00am, 2:30pm
Sun 19 Apr 2026 11:00am, 2:30pm
Grand Opera House York
Sat 9 May 2026 - 10:30am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm
Sun 10 May 2026 - 11:00am, 3:00pm
Wyvern Theatre, Swindon
Sat 23 May 2026 - 10:30am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm
Sun 24 May 2026 - 11:00am, 3:00pm
Newcastle Theatre Royal
Sat 30 May 2026 - 10:00am, 1:30pm, 5:00pm
Sun 31 May 2026 - 11:00am, 3:00pm
1 hour 20 minutes including one interval
Age Guidance
3 years and above
Creative Team
George Williamson – Choreographer
Sergei Prokofiev – Music
Adam Peck- Dramaturg
Rachael Canning – Designer
Stevie Mackie – Lighting Designer