Concrete Youth and Barnsley Civic Announce today release production images for Sensory Cinders, the West End’s first production for audiences labelled with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). The show runs for a limited season until 5 November in the Studio on the 5th floor @sohoplace.
Sensory Cinders is a new sensory pantomime adaptation of Cinderella for audiences living with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) – a West End first, featuring original music that explores themes of identity, transformation, and authenticity. What does it mean to pursue self-love and understanding in a world that doesn’t understand you?
The production features specially designed sensory materials by Henshaws Arts & Crafts, a Yorkshire-based collective supporting local learning-disabled visual artists. The show marks all the artists’ professional theatre debuts.
Leading the ensemble is Ellana Gilbert as Cinders. She is joined by Emilia Harrild as Fairy Godmother, Mark Pearce as Mama Disco, Jess Lobo as Step Sister, and Kaine Hatukai as Prince.
Sensory Cinders is creatively produced by Daniel Swift FRSA (CEO & Co-Artistic Director of Concrete Youth).
