Ella’s Big Chance

~ A Jazz Age Cinderella

2025


We are delighted to announce London Children's Ballet's production for the 2024/2025 season, 'Ella’s Big Chance ~ A Jazz Age Cinderella'.

This exciting new production of Cinderella is based on an original story by Shirley Hughes, with a new scenario by Ruth Brill, choreography by Kristen McNally, new score composed by Ian Stephens and new set and costume design by Carrie-Ann Stein. Shirley Hughes was a much-loved author illustrator, most famous for the ‘Alfie’ books and ‘Dogger’. We are excited to adapt this beautiful book into a ballet.

Première Performance on Thursday 3 July, 7pm

For all other performances, tickets available via Sadler's Wells website

Ella’s Big Chance 2025

Creative Team

Artistic Director: Ruth Brill

Choreographer: Kristen McNally

Composer: Ian Stephens

Musical Director: Philip Hesketh  

Set and Costume Designer: Carrie-Ann Stein  

Technical Director: James Smith 

Lighting Designer: Mark Jonathan

Rehearsal Director: Amy Daniels 

Original Story: Shirley Hughes

Original Scenario: Ruth Brill


Cast


"One of the great strengths is the clarity of storytelling.....how this young cast are being taught to inhabit their characters in ways that many a professional ballet company neglects."

Scott Matthewman, The Reviews Hub

"One of the great strengths is the clarity of storytelling.....how this young cast are being taught to inhabit their characters in ways that many a professional ballet company neglects." — Scott Matthewman, The Reviews Hub —