We’re thrilled to announce Cinderella as our 2026 pantomime opening on Monday 7 December for a 20-day run, the longest ever running pantomime production at The Exchange. It marks the start of a new partnership with Ashby Pantomimes that will bring fresh large-scale, professional family pantomimes to the venue in the years ahead.
Originally nominated for three UK Pantomime Awards in 2022, Cinderella will come with all the spectacle and comic energy that audiences love, with a striking set, brilliant costumes and big ensemble routines.
With its sharp and genuinely funny script, Cinderella follows her stepsiblings, Baron Hardup and Buttons as they try to gain entry to ‘the party of the year’, Prince Charming’s Royal Jamboree, which is declared as taking place in Twickenham. But will Prince Charming find his perfect somebody, or will he pack it all in and move to Canada for a normal life?
Becky Shaw, Programme & Partnerships Manager, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Ashby Pantomimes in a new era of pantomimes at The Exchange. Our family pantos have a reputation as a must-see event in the festive calendar and draw in packed audiences year after year. With a full December run, we can’t wait to share this vibrant new show with the families of southwest London and beyond!”
Jonathan Ashby, Artistic Director, said: “We’re incredibly excited to begin this new partnership with The Exchange and to help launch this next chapter of professional pantomime in Twickenham. Cinderella was a production we were hugely proud of in 2022, so bringing it back for new audiences this Christmas feels very special. We can’t wait to share it with families across southwest London.”
Casting and creative team to be announced.
Cinderella runs from Monday 7 December to Sunday 27 December 2026. Early bird tickets available until 31 May. Adults £19. Concessions £14.50. Family of four £58 online at https://www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/show/cinderella/ in person or by calling the Box Office on 020 8240 2399.
