My First Ballet: Cinderella At Lighthouse Poole Preview
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Previewed by Helen O
As part of a national tour, English National Ballet pirouettes into Lighthouse, Poole on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026 with their performance of My First Ballet: Cinderella. It’s the perfect opportunity to introduce budding ballerinas to the magical world of ballet.
Choreographed by George Williamson, this new production is performed by students of the English National Ballet School Graduate Artists Programme.
In this reimagined take on the traditional story, Cinderella, get ready to meet the nature‑loving Cinderella who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest. After the loss of her beloved mother, she finds herself under the rule of a sharp‑tongued stepmother, two boisterous stepsisters, and a never‑ending list of chores.
Cinderella’s journey to discover her true self begins when a letter arrives inviting the family to a Garden Ball. Guided by the spirit of her mother and the magic of her beloved forest, she soon finds herself swept into an adventure that will change everything in a journey shaped by nature, resilience and quiet strength.
With the help of a narrator to guide young audiences through this classic story, and accompanied by a shortened, recorded version of Prokofiev’s spellbinding score, this production offers a truly perfect introduction for youngsters to the enchanting world of ballet.
Taking place in the Theatre at Lighthouse, Poole, it’s the perfect setting for an introduction for young children, to the wonderful world of ballet. Recommended for ages 3+ tickets are a snip at £17.50 each.
Bring your little ones along, sprinkle a touch of fairy‑tale magic over your weekend, and watch Cinderella become their first step into a lifelong love of ballet.
Buy Tickets here: https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/my-first-ballet-cinderella/
Ticket price from: £17.50
Show start time: 11:00 and 14:30
Show dates: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2026
Recommended age: 3 years+
Address: Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1UG