Norwich Theatre is thrilled to announce that Norwich favourite Joe Tracini will star in our pantomime Cinderella, marking his sixth year on Norwich Theatre’s pantomime stage.
Joe will be at the centre of the action as the loveable and hilarious Buttons bring his trademark comedy and inimitable style to the role.
Speaking about his role, Joe Tracini said: “I’ve tried not to take for granted how lucky I’ve been to spend Christmas at Norwich Theatre for five years, so to be asked back for a sixth means the world to me. It’s genuinely my favourite bit of the year, and with things in the real world getting harder faster than I can lower my standards, being able to forget everything with our panto audience twice a day can’t come quick enough.”
Stephen Crocker, Chief Executive and Creative Director of Norwich Theatre, said: “We couldn’t think of anyone better to play the role of Cinders’ bestie, Buttons, than everyone’s bestie, the wonderful Joe Tracini.
“Every year we hear how much you love Joe and the brilliant way he creates fresh versions of traditional Panto characters with his special brand of comedy. As well as the funnies, he also always brings his heart and soul to Panto and I couldn’t be more excited to make another Christmas show with Joe that I know you will all love”
You will have a ball with this magical tale of love and hope. Cinderella dreams of life outside of the confines of her home, where she cleans, cooks and looks after her stepsisters.
Like every good friend, her best pal Buttons keeps her spirits up as she finds out that her sisters are invited to the prince’s ball, but poor Cinders isn’t. Will Cinderella ever meet Prince Charming? Will her fairy Godmother make her dreams come true? Will there be some baddies to boo and hiss at? Of course! It’s panto.
Cinderella opens at Norwich Theatre Royal on 6 Dec 25, and runs over Christmas and New Year until 4 Jan 26
Cinderella has a range of accessible performances, including captioned, audio described, BSL interpreted, relaxed, sensory adapted, and an over-15s performance.
To book or to find out more, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office at 01603 630 000.
