Coronation Street’s Katie McGlynn starred as Cinderella
19:23, 12 Dec 2025Updated 20:37, 12 Dec 2025
Coronation Street’s Katie McGlynn as Cinderella(Image: Liverpool Echo)
One of my fondest memories of the festive period growing up was going to watch the Chuckle Brothers perform at the pantomime in my hometown, Darlington. A panto is the one thing that really gets me in the mood for Christmas, I see it as the start of festivities – so, going to the panto every December is a tradition I’ve carried on ever since.
And, after complaining I’d been lacking that spirit I really hoped the Epstein Theatre’s Cinderella pantomime, starring Coronation Street’s Katie McGlynn as Cinderella, was going to kickstart it for me – and was I right.
Presented by Regan Entertainments the Epstein’s Christmas pantomime told the story of Cinderella in a hilarious manner, with Liverpool-related puns about living in and around the city.
The story begins with a young girl who is mistreated by her wicked stepsisters and finds solace in her best friend Buttons. Her kindness wins her the help from a fair godmother who magics up a pumpkin to turn into a carriage to take her to the Prince’s ball, who she’d secretly met in the woods.
Her rags turn to a beautiful glittery ball gown and her glass slippers are ready to “set destiny into motion” – just in time for the curtain to go down.
The second part. The infamous royal ball. Where the prince and Cinders fall madly in love – and well, you know the rest – live happily ever after.
Honestly, my cheeks hurt from laughing so much. They genuinely ached during the bus journey home to Aigburth, the performers were hilarious and a special mention to the gorgeous ugly step-sisters whose acting and outfit changes had me in fits of laughter, even Button’s ‘dad jokes’ had me crying.
The producers and creative team had brilliantly incorporated dozens of Scouse puns discreetly into the play. From Bethany from Bootle to gags about the Wirral.
Oh, and the Scouse phrases, they were done so well. I’ve probably not laughed that much at a pantomime since the last time I saw Paul and Barry Chuckle on stage together.
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