Combined with Burbach’s hyperactive production, there’s perhaps a risk of overload, diminishing the impact of the moral of the story. It’s nevertheless a hugely enjoyable show, seen at its best in the final scene where Burbach stages a winning theatrical coup. At the top of a red-carpeted staircase in the prince’s palace we have a rear view of Cinderella apparently inhabiting an opulent, flame scarlet frock, being primped by attendants. Just as we fear she has betrayed her values, she steps away to reveal herself in the less attention-seeking white floral print dress she was wearing previously.
