This will be the West End's first production for audiences labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
The cast of Sensory Cinders at @sohoplace.
The cast has been announced for Concrete Youth and Barnsley Civic's production of Sensory Cinders.
Leading the ensemble is Ellana Gilbert (Sabbath: A Tragedy of Witches, OSO Arts Centre) as Cinders along with Emilia Harrild (The Threepenny Opera) as Fairy Godmother, Mark Pearce (Les Misérables) as Mama Disco, Jess Lobo (The Museum of Marvellous Things) as Step Sister, and Kaine Hatukai (The Secret Love Life of Ophelia) as Prince.
Sensory Cinders is a brand new sensory pantomime adaptation of Cinderella. Featuring original music that explores themes of identity, transformation, and authenticity; the production will feature specially designed sensory materials by Henshaws Arts & Crafts, a Yorkshire-based collective supporting local learning-disabled visual artists.
Sensory Cinders is directed by Belle Streeton (Co-Artistic Director at Concrete Youth), with music/lyrics, musical direction and sound design by Guy Hughes, the production is creatively produced by Daniel Swift FRSA (CEO & Co-Artistic Director of Concrete Youth). The production will be designed by Stella Backman, with lighting design by Hugo Dodsworth, dramaturgy is by Lizzie Milton, assistant sound design by Will Fletcher,creative access consultancy is Phoebe Kemp and movement direction by Annabelle Lee.
Sensory Cinders will run at @sohoplace from 30 October until 5 November 2024.
