Cinderella returns to Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre for a Christmas season running from 11 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. Ella Bracci takes the title role, with Morgan Phillips as Buttons.
The run extends well beyond the Christmas holiday itself, giving audiences the option of a January visit.
At a glance
| Where | Devonshire Park Theatre |
|---|---|
| When | 11 December 2026 to 17 January 2027 |
| Tickets | From £17.50; check the selected performance |
What is the production?
Martyn Knight plays Dame Fairy G, with Lewes Roberts as Flora Hardup, Chris Aukett as Marge Hardup and Holly Lineton as Prince Charming. Chris Jordan writes and directs the Jordan Productions staging.
The production uses live music for Cinderella’s journey to the ball, with Buttons and the Fairy Godmother helping her past the obstacles set by her sisters. Nikki Trow choreographs, with musical direction by Sam Coates.
Tickets and access performances
The official event page confirms audio description on Saturday 19 December at 2.30pm and Thursday 14 January at 2pm. The operator’s relaxed-performance schedule lists Wednesday 6 January at 5pm.
Other access arrangements should be checked in the live booking calendar or with the box office. The advertised starting price varies by date and seat; confirm the final basket total before paying.
How to get there
Address: Devonshire Park Theatre, 8–10 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BW.
Eastbourne Theatres operates three separate venues, so head to Devonshire Park Theatre on Compton Street, rather than the Congress Theatre or Winter Garden. Use the venue-specific travel and access information when planning parking or a step-free arrival.
Check the venue and visitor information.
Planning another outing
- The Beacon, Eastbourne for a separate daytime visit; check the location and opening times against your performance.
- Sussex Christmas markets for festive shopping; event dates vary.
- Sussex Christmas light trails for other seasonal outings and their booking requirements.
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