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As part of the HSBC Ceylon Literary and Arts Festival, the British Council Sri Lanka is screening the Royal Ballet and Opera in Cinema’s Cinderella—an enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family, brought to you in partnership with Scope Cinemas.
Screenings will be on 17 Friday, 18 Saturday and 19 Sunday January 2025 at 4.30 p.m. at Scope Cinemas Multiplex, Colombo City Centre, Colombo 2.
From Disney to pantomimes, the tale of Cinderella has become a family favourite around the world. The story we know today is attributed in the 17th century to Charles Perrault, a French writer of folk tales. However, the character of Cinderella herself can be found in tales much further back in history. The earliest recording of this type of folk tale is found in Ancient Greece.
The designs of this production of Cinderella are heavily influenced by nature and flowers. As the Fairy Godmother and the Seasons’ fairies come into Cinderella’s world, the muted tones of the family living room are taken over by a burst of colour. The creative team behind the exquisite world of Cinderella includes set designer Tom Pye (My Neighbour Totoro, Olivier award for Best Set Design), costume designer Alexandra Byrne (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Academy Award for Best Costume Design), lighting designer David Finn (Brokeback Mountain), video designer Finn Ross (Les Miserables, Frozen) and illusions by Chris Fisher (Harry Potter and The Cursed Child).
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Stepsisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out.
The Royal Ballet and Opera House (ROH) does more than just opera and ballet performances – it has developed a major outreach program across UK schools. For young people, besides work experience and apprenticeships, the ROH offers a Youth Opera group, and choreography opportunities too.
