Cinders!
Scottish Ballet
- Date night
- Great for groups
- Family-friendly
- Early finish
- Date
- Wed, 20 Jan 2027
- Time
- 19:30 · 2h 0m
- Venue
- His Majesty's Theatre
- City
- Aberdeen
- Conductor
- Scottish Ballet Orchestra
- Tickets
- from £10
You'll be taken to the ensemble's official site.
Summary
Scottish Ballet performs Christopher Hampson’s choreography to Prokofiev’s score, accompanied by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra.
Why it's fantastic
Prokofiev’s shadowy, rhythmic score adds a layer of sophistication to this familiar fairy tale about a life-changing midnight deadline. Whether you know the story from childhood or film, the live orchestra captures the clock’s ticking tension and the ballroom’s glamour in a way that feels entirely new.
Our guide to this performance
What you'll hear
We are presented with Christopher Hampson’s choreography set to the familiar narrative of a life-changing midnight deadline. The performance utilises Sergei Prokofiev’s score, which provides a sophisticated backdrop for this particular staging. You will hear the Scottish Ballet Orchestra bringing the music to life from the pit, delivering a range of emotions from the rhythmic tension of a ticking clock to the sweeping melodies required for a grand ballroom scene. The evening is shaped by the contrast between the protagonist's modest domestic life and the sudden arrival of high-society glamour. Listen for how Prokofiev uses specific instrumental motifs to represent different characters, creating a musical thread that guides you through the plot. The choreography and the score work in tandem to highlight the urgency of time, making the final moments before the stroke of twelve a focal point of the production's energy and movement.
Who's performing
Scottish Ballet brings this production to Aberdeen, showcasing the technical precision and storytelling for which the national company is known. They are accompanied by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, ensuring the musical foundation is as robust as the dance. The company is respected for maintaining a broad repertoire that spans classical revivals and modern commissions, regularly performing across major UK stages and internationally. As Scotland’s national dance ensemble, they are recognised for their cohesive group work and the clarity of their narrative interpretations under the direction of their established creative team.
Planning your evening
This performance takes place at His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen. With a running time of 120 minutes, it is a standard length for a full evening ballet, making it a suitable choice if you are new to the art form or looking for a traditional night at the theatre. The venue does not enforce a specific dress code, so you may wear what feels comfortable for a formal setting. Tickets are available from ten pounds, providing an accessible entry point for a professional production of this scale.
Written by the Bravura editorial team from the ensemble's published programme and venue information. We don't reproduce copy from box-office sites. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Programme
- 01Choreography by Christopher Hampson
- 02Music by Sergei Prokofiev
