Cinderella
T he ticket was bought before Covid-19 was a thing, and the preparation and the worry about doing the ordinary things turned into a determination to get there and back safely. Andrew Lloyd Webber has faced critics since the beginning of his career, and perhaps nothing surpasses Jesus Christ Superstar in terms of his work. The man who’s brought people to the theatre in their billions went up against the rules controlling the pandemic and was determined somehow to put Cinderella on. And although it is a shame to have to wear masks and see, and hear, only half an audience, it is an undoubted joy to see live theatre again. The ancient tale of the poor girl, the shoe, the prince and the fairytale ending has been twisted and turned by Academy Award winning writer Emerald Fennel. This is not a bloodthirsty tale like some of the versions, but it’s plenty sassy and sarcastic. Here Cinderella (Carrie Hope Fletcher) is dressed in black, with black hair and Doc Marten’s boots: ensconced in the hou...