Cinderella – The Rockin’ Panto

One of our Christmas traditions is to see a Panto, so when we were invited down last week to the artsdepot in Finchley to see Cinderella – The Rockin’ Panto how could we say no?

It's not easy being the Mayor, Baron Hardup, with Prince Charming due in town for a Royal visit and a staff of only two - his beautiful, feisty daughter Cinderella and the loyal and loveable Buttons. But when his lonely hearts ad is answered by the mysterious Rubella De Zees who brings along her two dangerous daughters Hernia and Verruca, it seems he's far more than she bargained for...for in Panto Land anything goes.

Image credit: Giulia Delprato

Director Peter Rowe has put a twist to traditional cinderella. It is non stop fun for the best part of three hours. Not to worry there's a interval in between which split the show up nicely. 

Cinderella – The Rockin’ Panto is everything a Panto should be and more. The music, the stellar dance performances, lots of interaction with the audience and you could tell each and every one of the cast loved being up on the stage. 

Image credit: Giulia Delprato

Image credit: Giulia Delprato

Image credit: Giulia Delprato

The show is perfect for all the family with classic slapstick comdey and a few added adult jokes thrown in for good measure.


Artsdepot has a fantastic reputation for putting on outstanding pantos. This year’s effort, will literally have you laughing non stop. A truely well polished performance.

Image credit: Giulia Delprato

 Cinderella - The Rockin' Panto is currently on at the artsdepot until 5 Jan 2020. We are planning on watching it with a few family members before the end and highly recommend a visit to see the show. You can find out more and book tickets through their website.

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*We received complimentary tickets for the purpose of this review