Ballet Ireland’s Cinderella at the National Opera House

Reimagined as only Ballet Ireland can, this Cinderella is a fresh, adventurous telling of this beloved storybook romance. Embellished with fantasy elements, humour, magic and romance, Ballet Ireland’s Cinderella is destined to be an utterly unique, heartfelt view of this cherished story. Set in the iconically stylish and romantic New York of the 1950’s, a young, eager Ella arrives from Ireland alone and ready to embark on the new life she has been dreaming of finding work in the opulent and grand, Plaza Hotel. Ella works tirelessly scrubbing floors and cleaning bathrooms for the wealthy elite of New York’s high society under the watchful eye of her demanding boss, Mr. Whitmore.

Choreographed by Loughlan Prior

Described by Dance Aotearoa New Zealand as ‘a creative tour de force’, Loughlan Prior is an award-winning choreographer and creative director working between stage and screen. He is the Artistic Director of Lo|Co Arts and Choreographer in Residence at the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

Loughlan Prior has been named one of ’25 to Watch’ in 2025 in the prestigious US publication Dance Magazine. His work has taken him all over the world including Germany, Canada and the US. He’s known for his modern spins on classic tales.