Bring a tin, share the magic! Norwich Theatre and Norwich Foodbank are teaming up to collect essential food supplies during Northern Ballet’s upcoming run of Cinderella.
Members of the public and audiences are invited to bring non-perishable food and essential items to designated collection points inside Norwich Theatre Royal between 18 – 21 Nov.
This follows Norwich Theatre’s hugely successful collection during two weeks of Come From Away in 2024, where audiences donated an incredible 1.3 tonnes of food in 101 crates across the fortnight run of the smash-hit musical at Norwich Theatre Royal.
James MacDonald, Head of Visitors Services at Norwich Theatre, said: “We know how passionate and caring our theatre community is, and we’re proud to partner with Norwich Foodbank to facilitate any donations that they are able to make. Whether you’re coming in for Cinderella, joining an activity, or just popping by Café Royal for a cuppa, dropping off even a single tin makes a world of difference to a local family.”
Norwich Foodbank supports local individuals and families who find themselves on the edge of disaster by providing emergency food supplies. These supplies take the form of nutritionally balanced emergency foodboxes to cover an individual or family’s basic needs for 72 hours: the critical time gap before other support services kick in.
A spokesperson at Norwich Foodbank said: “Norwich Foodbank is pleased to partner with Norwich Theatre Royal to promote its work and seek support through donations ahead of the Northern Ballet’s production of Cinderella. In the 12 months ending 30th September, we provided food for almost 10,400 across our geographical area, serving people in emergency and crisis situations.
At midnight, Cinderella’s carriage turned back into a pumpkin. Tonight, you can help us turn long-life tins and packets into something wonderful for our community! Join the magic by dropping off your donations with the Norwich Foodbank team in the foyer. Thank you for your amazing support!”
Requested items for donation
Norwich Foodbank is encouraging visitors to donate high-priority items, including:
- Long-life sponge puddings
- Custard
- Tinned meat
- Coffee
- Long-life milk
- Toilet rolls
Donations can be left at collection points inside Norwich Theatre Royal at any time between 18 – 21 Nov.
The timeless tale of Cinderella takes centre stage in this magical staging performed by Northern Ballet. Originally choreographed by Michael Pink for Milwaukee Ballet, this feel-good ballet will have you dancing till midnight with breathtaking waltzes, tender duets, and laugh-out-loud characters.
Set to Prokofiev’s classic music performed live, Cinderella’s touching story unfolds with twists and turns and a romantic finale where love, kindness (and a perfectly fitting slipper) conjure a ‘happily ever after’ you won’t be able to resist.
Cinderella is at Norwich Theatre Royal between 18 – 21 Nov. For more information or to book tickets, visit norwichtheatre.org or call the Box Office on 01603 630 000.
