Cinderella - a BATS pantomime
Written by Ben Crocker
Directed by Nathan Daeche Green & Lucy Van Campenhout
Performance dates
6th February 2027 - 3pm
6th February 2027 - 8pm
7th February 2027 - 3pm
Venue
Mark Liebrechtschouwburg, Mortsel
Tickets
Adults: €25
65+ / Students: €22
<12 years: €18
You shall go to the ball!
BATS is delighted to invite you to the magical, hilarious and wonderfully chaotic world of Cinderella – a traditional British pantomime packed with laughter, music and plenty of surprises!
Poor Cinderella dreams of a life beyond endless chores and the demands of her fabulously outrageous Ugly Sisters. But when an invitation arrives for the Prince's spectacular royal ball, it seems her dreams might finally be about to come true. Unfortunately, her sisters have other ideas…
With a little help from her magical Fairy Godmother, a touch of fairy-tale sparkle and perhaps a few unexpected friends along the way, Cinderella sets off on an adventure that could change her life forever. But as midnight approaches and the clock begins to strike, will the magic last long enough for Cinderella to find her happily ever after?
Expect larger-than-life characters, toe-tapping songs, energetic dancing, ridiculous comedy and all the wonderfully silly traditions of a true British pantomime. Cheer for the heroes, boo the villains, shout out to the characters and prepare to become part of the show – because in panto, the audience is never allowed to simply sit quietly!
Whether you've grown up with pantomime or you're experiencing this uniquely British theatrical tradition for the very first time, Cinderella promises a spectacular night of magic, laughter and entertainment for the whole family.
So polish your glass slippers, practise your loudest boos and get ready for a fairy tale like no other.
The clock is ticking, the magic is waiting… and you're invited to the ball!
What is a British pantomime?
If you've never performed in a British pantomime before, don't worry—you are not alone!
A pantomime is a unique style of family theatre, traditionally performed during the festive season. It combines a classic fairy tale with comedy, music, dance, audience participation and plenty of larger-than-life characters. It is fast-paced, energetic and, above all, great fun.
Unlike traditional theatre, pantomime encourages performers to interact directly with the audience. Expect cheers for the heroes, boos for the villains, silly jokes, visual comedy, slapstick, and moments where the audience becomes part of the action.
Our production of Cinderella will stay true to the traditions of British pantomime while presenting a modern, high-quality theatrical experience. We are looking for performers who are prepared to fully embrace the style, commit to bold character choices and enjoy entertaining audiences of all ages.
You do not need previous pantomime experience. If you have experience in theatre, musicals, dance, singing or simply enjoy performing, we encourage you to audition. Enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to have fun are just as important as experience.
Wat is een Britse pantomime?
Heb je nog nooit in een Britse pantomime gespeeld? Geen probleem – veel mensen in Vlaanderen maken er voor het eerst kennis mee!
Een Britse pantomime is een unieke vorm van familietheater die traditioneel tijdens de eindejaarsperiode wordt opgevoerd. Het combineert een klassiek sprookje met humor, muziek, dans, publieksinteractie en kleurrijke, uitbundige personages. Het tempo ligt hoog, de sfeer is speels en het belangrijkste doel is om het publiek een fantastische tijd te bezorgen.
In tegenstelling tot traditioneel theater wordt het publiek actief betrokken bij de voorstelling. Verwacht luid applaus voor de helden, boegeroep voor de slechteriken, grappige woordspelingen, fysieke komedie, slapstick en momenten waarop het publiek echt deel uitmaakt van het verhaal.
Onze productie van Cinderella blijft trouw aan de tradities van de Britse pantomime, maar brengt deze in een eigentijdse, kwalitatieve theaterproductie. We zoeken performers die zich volledig willen smijten, grote personages durven neerzetten en het publiek van jong tot oud willen entertainen.
Je hebt geen ervaring met pantomime nodig om auditie te doen. Ervaring in toneel, musical, zang of dans is uiteraard mooi meegenomen, maar enthousiasme, inzet en plezier maken zijn minstens even belangrijk.