Don't tell me that you are honestly reading this bit because you don't know what the tale of Cinderella is all about? If that is the case then may I first welcome you to our planet.

The truth is that we in the SPOTS panto research department have delved into ancient archives, scoured newspaper clippings of the time and taken eye witness reports of what actually happened to Cinderella, the poor girl who made good. For the first time we can exclusively reveal 'Cinderella, her true story'.

The basic plot is probably already known to you. Cinderella was born to a reasonably wealthy family but following her mother's death was banished to a life of slavery by her new stepmother. Along with the stepmother came two hideous sisters with no fashion sense, Trinny and Suzannah, no - sorry, Haemorrhoid and Hernia. Along with the sisters came stinky underwear, wrinkle cream and gallons of wart remover. Along with all that went the family's money, mostly on a Marks and Spensive's charge card for the stepmother and sisters.

The charge card bit is probably news to you, as will be the fact that there was also a really mean baddy who was determined to evict the family from their home for his own evil means. Trust us, this is all fact. We researched it. Honest.

So what happened next? The only way to find out is to watch the show. Cheer at the goodies, boo at the baddies, join in at the joiny in bits and generally have a good time. When all is done you can go home safe in the knowledge that you are now one of the privileged few who really know the actual story of Cinderella.

...and every word is true.

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In a dark, dark corner of Warsash
Around at the back of Hardup Hall
The forest near the village
The forest glade
On the forest track
The Kitchen of Hardup Hall

Mr Meaner's hideout
The Royal Ballroom
On the dark forest track
Back in the Kitchen of Hardup Hall
On stage at the Warsash Victory Hall
Finale

Fairy Goth-Mother
Mr Meaner
Buttons
Cinderella
Haemorrhoid Hardup
Hernia Hardup
Henrietta Hardup
Herbert Hardup
Guard N. Shed
Guard's Little Helper
Horace
Boris
Prince Vince
Sidekick Sid

Villagers, Dancers, Squirrels, Trees and loads of other good stuff:
Sue Bailey, Kirsty Beaman, Emily Blackburn, Jennifer Bradley, Ben Cooper, Christopher Dale, Bobbi Hodgkinson, Fiona Howard, Robert Howard, Angela Jackson, Louisa Mark, Lucy Mark, Ben Pearson, Deborah Pearson, Simon Rankine, Adele Reed, Joanna Shirt

Written by
The Cramps, consisting of John Bailey, Ron Baker, Brian Bevis and Phil Howard.

Directed by
Phil Howard with Ron Baker and help from the cast.

Choreography
Emily Blackburn and Laura Gibson

Lighting
Expertly controlled by Derrick McNeill with Phil Aldridge working the follow spot.
Thanks also to Paul McCabe for his advice

Backstage
Managed by the Bossy Tart's Assistant, Paula Gibson and ably assisted by John Bailey, Gary Gibson, Tom Mace, Emma May, Paul Smith and Alex Bray.
Props were gathered and created by Alison Howard with help from the cast and crew and were managed during the shows by Alison, Mike Bailey and Laura Gibson.
The scenery was built by Gary Gibson with help from Tom Mace and the cast and crew who also put together the fantastic Hollywood style special effects.

Costumes & Make up
Michele Mace designed and hand made nearly all the costumes all by her self! Other bits and bobs were provided by the cast.
The make up was expertly applied by the cast.

Front of House
Tickets, Posters, Programmes and Sponsorship all managed by Terry (I know someone who can...) Ward, assisted by Allen Clarke, Jenny Ward and Paula Gibson (CTC bits). Programme and Poster design by Paul Cohen of the Surgery.
Saturday catering by Brenda Pilcher and Kath Cole.

Photos and Video
Norm Jones looked after all photos for the show.
Tony Squire Videoed the show, edited by Tony and Phil Howard.