A modern, interactive Cinderella pantomime premiered at Burlington’s Drury Lane Theatre on December 12, running through December 21.

The Drury Lane Theatre in Burlington staged its 2025 Christmas pantomime, a modern, comedic take on Cinderella, on December 12. Directed by Eleanor Belton, the show featured Ailah LeClerc as Cinderella, Caitlin Tolley as Prince Charming, and standout performances from Michael Belton and Al Skinner as exaggerated stepsisters. The fairy godmother, Lou McManus, did not provide the traditional glass slippers—Cinderella chose them herself. The production included audience interaction, musical numbers, and a dazzling youth dance troupe performance. Shows continued through December 21, with the theatre reopening in January 2026.