In 2022, Dunstable-based playwright Jonathan Goodson persuaded Lazy Bee Scripts to publish a genuinely breakthrough rendition of Cinderella, with the leading woman in a wheelchair, the first of its kind.

But there remained one problem: where did they locate Cinderella? After more than two years, the answer was just on the doorstep in Luton.

This October, she will finally stride (or should that be roll?) into the spotlight when £5 Theatre presents Cinderella Goes All Inclusive at Luton Library Theatre from October 23rd to October 25th, 2025.

This isn’t your typical fairy tale; it’s a sassy, sun-soaked, laugh-out-loud pantomime holiday experience.

Expect eccentric step-sisters, a fairy godmother with more sass than shine, and a Prince who might prefer the buffet than the ball.

Will Cinderella get her happily ever after? With your aid (and a little audience yelling), she may… So grab your flip-flops, dust off your best ‘He’s behind you!’ voice and join us for a fairytale that demonstrates that everyone gets a chance to attend the ball.

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