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Overview

Synopsis

Cinderella and Buttons is a funny and surprising re-imagining of the original story, which answers why the prince was so keen to marry Cinderella. And just who was the fairy godmother anyway?!

This ia great alternative take on a classic fairytale and suitable for performers of all ages.

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
First Produced
1992
Genres
Drama, Romance, Fairy Tale/Fantasy
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
The 17th Century, A small middle European kingdom
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Unpublished
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, High School, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context


Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Cinderella

Lead

Female

Spoken

Buttons

Lead

Male

Spoken

Prince Rudolf

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Queen Alexandra

Supporting

Female

Spoken

King Henry

Supporting

Male

Spoken

Griselda

Featured

Female

Spoken

Drusilla

Featured

Female

Spoken

Guard

Featured

Male

Spoken

Courtiers

Ensemble

Either Gender

Silent

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Scenes

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher