La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

La Cenerentola is a tale of heart and humour full of clever disguises, unlikely heroes, a midnight ball and the kindness of one very determined young woman.

Set to the sparkling and exquisite music of Rossini, La Cenerentola swaps pumpkin carriages and fairy godparents for an evening of magical music and theatrical mischief.

An invitation to the Prince’s Ball arrives, but the gentle and warm-hearted Angelina (Cinderella) is overlooked by her selfish stepsisters and father Don Magnifico. Kindness, however, can conjure an unpredictable magic; when Cinderella captures the heart of Prince Ramiro, it’s not the slipper that fits, but her heart that shines. This is an enchanting night at the opera offering joyous conclusion that fairy tales can come true.

There are plenty of laughs, thanks to the antics of Magnifico and Dandini, a pair of scheming stepsisters, and a mix-up at the ball. Add some dazzling singing and you’ve got a night at the opera offering the rare and joyous conclusion that fairy tales really can come true.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

CREATIVE TEAM Conductor Richard Mills AM Director Laura Hansford Costume Karen Cochet & Bianca Bulley Lighting Christine Felmingham Assistant Director Eugene Lynch Chorus Master Narelle French

CAST Angelina (Cinderella) Mara Gaudenzi Don Ramiro Petr Nekoranec Dandini Samuel Dundas Don Magnifico James Roser Alidoro Shaun Brown Clorinda Sarah Crane Tisbe Hayley Sugars

Opera Queensland Chorus