This year's pantomime at Harpenden's Eric Morecambe Centre follows the fantastical tale of Cinderella.

The show runs from December 10 until Friday, December 30, and has been created by the same team as last year's production of Aladdin, Polka Dot Pantomimes.

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The Eric Morecambe Centre itself is as amazing as you would expect from a new building, and all credit to the team who created this new Harpenden-based entertainment hub at the heart of the local community. Easy parking and access certainly complemented the venue.

The Herts Advertiser was invited to experience the show, and everything it had to offer.

Herts Advertiser: Oh yes it does! Cinderella in Harpenden dazzles audiences Oh yes it does! Cinderella in Harpenden dazzles audiences (Image: Polka Dot Pantomime)

 

Sitting down with our sweets, the show began with a hilarious opening scene which engaged the audience from the off, before flowing seamlessly into what, for me, was one of the best pantomimes I have seen (and I have seen a few as a father to a 13-year-old daughter!).

Herts Advertiser: The Eric Morcecambe Centre is the place to be this panto seasonThe Eric Morcecambe Centre is the place to be this panto season (Image: Polka Dot Pantomime)

This pantomime was all the more impessive by the casting of the outstanding Fairy Flustered and the two Ugly Sisters, who were belly-laughing funny and engaged the audience with one liners suitable for both children and adults alike. 

Cinderella herself had a truly beautiful voice and the performance by Buttons was, of course, as cute as a button! 

Prince Charming was very dashing and the entire cast and supporting cast blew us away with their professionalism. A captivating tale from start to finish.

Herts Advertiser: Cinderella stuns Harpenden audiences at the Eric Morecambe CentreCinderella stuns Harpenden audiences at the Eric Morecambe Centre (Image: Polka Dot Pantomime)

The highlight was Cinderella’s carriage rising into the air with gasps from the audience and children who looked on in amazement! It certainly bought a little magic to the evening.

We all know that times are tough, but this show offers outstanding value for money and a fantastic festive good feel factor which we can all agree is certainly much needed at the moment.

Don't miss the magic of Cinderella at The Eric Morecambe Centre. To book your tickets, go to the-emc.co.uk/events/cinderella-3.

Herts Advertiser: Don't miss this year's offering at The Eric Morecambe Centre in HarpendenDon't miss this year's offering at The Eric Morecambe Centre in Harpenden (Image: Polka Dot Pantomime)

Herts Advertiser: Cinderella will be on show at the Eric Morecambe Centre in Harpenden until December 30Cinderella will be on show at the Eric Morecambe Centre in Harpenden until December 30 (Image: Polka Dot Pantomime)