MUSICAL NUMBER

ACT 1
1: 'Here at Little Charming in the Wold'- words by Bailes and Hales (based on 'Omnibus- A Transport of
Delight' by Flanders and Swann)
2: 'Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better'- words by Bailes and Hales (Irving Berlin)
3: 'It's Only Love'- words by Bailes and Hales (Lennon and McCartney)
4: 'It's Only Love'- Reprise.
5: 'I Feel Pretty'- words by Bailes and Hales (Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim)
6: Director's choice- any dance tune that can be played in here and used again in the ball.
7: 'Suddenly Cinders'- words by Bailes and Hales (based on 'Suddenly Seymour' by Alan Menken and
Howard Ashman)
ACT 2
8: 'Dancing Queen' (Abba)
9: As Song 6.
10: 'Find Princess Bella'- words by Bailes and Hales (based on 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor)
11: 'That's Not My Name'- words by Bailes and Hales (The Ting Tings)
12: 'We Met at the Ball'- words by Bailes and Hales (based on 'You Can't Stop the Beat' by Marc Shaiman
and Scott Wittman)














CINDERELLA

PART ONE

NARRATOR : Welcome to our English drama pantomime.This is the
fairytale story of Cinderella. The story is set a long time ago
in a land far far away. Cinderella lives in a large house with
her two ugly step sisters, who really aren't that nice to her.
She leads a really miserable life but all that is about to
change. So let's join Cinderella now as we enjoy the
pantomime.

Act one in the kitchen

CINDERELLA : (washing up radio) Here I am again, stuck in this old radi
studio, tidying up all the mess that the other presenters leave
behind Oh, hello, I didnt see you there. I am Cinderella
but you can call me Cinders and poor little old me has to
do everything around here cooked for them, clean the
house and also make a cup of tea. My sisters, Dermalina and
Anastasia, never do a thing and here they come now

DERMALINA : Ah there you are Cinderella. Weve been looking for you
everywhere. Were running late, the traffic at here is awful
and were meant to be going out for a very smart party at
Buckingham Palace tonight Ive got to make myself look
pretty, isnt that right Anastasia?

ANASTASIA : Impossible your face will only look lovely to a gorilla!

DERMALINA : Excuase me ?

ANASTASIA : Nothing dear Dermalina. I was just practicing some phrases
I read on the Learning English website today.

DERMALINA : Oh no you werent.

ANASTASIA : Oh yes I was!


KNOCK AT THE DOOR FX

DERMALINA : Who could that be?

ANASTASIA : Yes, who's at the door?

CINDERELLA : Well we wont know until we answer it leave it to me

DOOR OPENS

DERMALINA : Its the taxman.

ANASTASIA : The Taxman! Lets hide

BUTTONS : No Im not (oh my god, you are ugly!) Hello, my name is
Buttons.

CINDERELLA : Buttons?

DERMALINA : Buttons! It doesnt sound like youre as bright as a button!

BUTTONS : My buttons are as bright as yours mate! Anyway, Im bring
good news for all the ladies in the house. The very Royal,
Prince Andika, has invited all the ladies of the land to a very
special Ball tonight at 8 oclock.

DERMALINA : A Ball!!! Errr, whats a ball?

ANASTASIA : Its a round thing you kick sheep brains!

CINDERELLA : Actually its a very posh party. (ASIDE oh Ive dreamt of
meeting Prince Andika - Ive heard so much about his good
looks and his acting talents) Thanks Buttons, it sounds so
exciting!

BUTTON : So Ill tell Prince Andika to expect a very beautiful girl.

DERMALINA : You mean me?

ANASTASIA : I think he means me I am the most beautiful girl in the
land.

DERMALINA : Beautiful! ( laughing ) You? He means me.

ANASTASIA : No, he means me!

CINDRELLA : (coughs) I think Buttons means all of us. Sorry Buttons we
will all be there.

ANASTASIA : We? We?

DERMALINA : All of us? Listen carefully, lazy girl. It won't be we - it will
be me you havent got time for parties theres washing
and cleaning to do.

ANASTASIA : Yes, and youve all those Facebook messages to reply to
now away with you and well Twitter you from the Ball
later. BYE BYE!
SAD MUSIC

DERMALINA : and playing that music on your ipod wont help you
either.

MUSIC ENDS

ACT 2 IN THE BEDROOM

CINDERELLA : Typical Saturday night and once again Im home in my
bedroom, alone. I would so like to go to the Ball and meet
Prince Andika. Ive heard so much about him on the radio
(dreaming). Ah well, Ive work to do I think Ill just
download the 6 Minute English Podcast to listen to whilst I
work






COMPUTER KEYBOARD FX
MAGIC EXPLOSION FX

CINDRELLA : (coughs) What is this?!
FG : Hello, do not fear Cinderella, dont panic. I am your fairy
godmother.
CINDRELLA : A what?
FG : Im your fairy godmother, beautiful Cinderella.
CINDRELLA : Oh, I see and what can you do exactly?
FG : Ah, thats simple as you will see I grant you wishes, one,
two, three.
CINDRELLA : I get three wishes! I can wish for anything I want and they
will come true?
FG : I hope so but hurry up, Ive got to be at somewhere else.
CINDERELLA : OK, I better think quickly. I really want to go to Prince
Andika's Ball tonight but Ive nothing to wear
FG : No problem! (Casting a spell) Gucci, Diesel, Armani and all
Cinders must go to the Princes Ball
MAGIC FX

CINDERELLA : Wow, incredible I look amazing even if I do say so
myself what a beautiful dress and look at the handbag
and, wow, glass slippers mmm, they feel so soft and
comfortable.
FG : Thats why we call them sparkling glass slippers. So come
on then, lets hear wish number two, wish for something
thats just for you.
CINDERELLA : Gosh! Hmmm, well Ive got to get to the Ball and theres no
way Im arriving by bus so could I have some magic
transport please?
FG : Transport you say here goes (casting a spell) by tube,
bus, bike or air, lets get moving with some flair.

MAGIC FX
DONKEY FX
CINDERELLA : Thats a donkey?
FG : I know, I know it was meant to be a horse but my magic
isn't what it used to be. You dont mind do you?
CINDRELLA : I suppose not, but I'll feel a bit of an ass riding on the back
of that is there any chance of a carriage to ride in?
FG : A carriage? Well, Ill need a pumpkin.
CINDRELLA : Well it just so happens, Ive got one under my bed.
FG : Why have you got a pumpkin under your bed?
CINDERELLA : Dont ask now just do your magic

MAGIC FX:

FG : There you go a donkey and a carriage to go its nearly
8 oclock so off you go quickly!
CINDERELLA : Hold on, I dont wish to appear greedy but dont I have one
more wish?
FG : Oh, yes, but please be quick I really have to do something
now
CINDERELLA : Well, according to his Facebook profile, Prince Stephen
speaks in idioms you know, strange English phrases
and well that's not my strong point. Please..can you
magic me some useful idioms?
FG : Of course, it would be a delight here are some phrases
you can use tonight

MAGIC FX:

CINDERELLA : It's a "blessing in disguise" but it seems like a "piece of cake"
Thank you! Thats brilliant
FG : Thats magic! but get a move on my magic will end at
the stroke of midnight youve no time to waste, Prince
Andika is waiting
CINDRELLA : (Getting into the carriage) Cheers Fairy Godmother
youre the best I promise to be back by midnight.
OK, donkey, get moving

MUSIC
NARRATOR : So now you can see why those ugly sisters are so horrible
but things are looking up for Cinderella. She's off to the
Prince's ball but will she actually get to dance with the man
of her dreams and will she get pumpkin juice on her posh
dress? Find out in the next part of Cinderella.

END OF PART ONE

CINDERELLA

PART TWO

NARRATOR : It's time for part two of the BBC Learning English drama,
Cinderella. We've met poor Cinders and the ugly sisters,
who are so cruel to her. They've all been invited to Prince
Andika's very posh ball but Cinderella's sisters wouldn't
let her go. As if by magic, her Fairy Godmother has turned
up and now her dream to dance with Prince Andika may
actually come true. Let's join her now and see if it does
and listen out for the idioms too.

ACT 3 AT THE BALL
BALL MUSIC UNDER

DERMALINA : Anastasia dear, this really is the most amazing party.
ANASTASIA : Party? It's a Ball Dermalina a Ball you really are quite
stupid! Now if you don't mind I'm going to get that
handsome Prince Andika to dance with me.
DERMALINA : No chance he's not that desperate!
ANASTASIA : How dare you! That's no way to speak to a lady
DERMALINA : Youre not a lady!

FANFARE FX

ANASTASIA : Look at there!
BUTTONS : Introducing the arrival of Princess Cinderina.
ANASTASIA : (aside to her Sister) Hold your horses that woman looks
like Cinderella
DERMALINA : (whispers) But it cant be not wearing all those posh
clothes and those posh sparkling glass slippers... they must
have cost an arm and a leg.
ANASTASIA : Are they Jimmy Choos?
CINDERELLA : Ahem Good evening ladies.
ANASTASIA : Errr... alright! You know, you're a dead ringer for our lazy
sister Cinderella.
CINDERELLA : Oh really? I don't know the woman. Now ladies, lend me
your ears
ANASTASIA : You're not having my ears, I need both of them.
CINDERELLA : No no! It's a phrase, I need your help. Have you seen Prince
Andika? Make no bones about it, I really want to dance with
him.
DERMALINA : Ears and bones you talk mumbo jumbo.
ANASTASIA : I think she's just talking posh! Anyway, dear, hes over
there on the dance floor but he's very fussy you know. I'm
not sure if you can cut the mustard.
DERMALINA : She means, you don't stand a chance with him.
ANASTASIA : Oh look out, he's coming over
DERMALINA : Oh no! The Prince is going to dance with you, Cinderina.
ANASTASIA : This is not fair! He was meant to dance with me.

DREAMY/ROMANTIC MUSIC
CINDERELLA : (To herself) I cant believe it, at last I get the meet the man
of my dreams. Hes so tall and tall
PRINCE : Good evening madam can I ask your name?
CINDERELLA : Its Cinderina but you can just call me Cindy. Pleased to
meet you.
PRINCE : The pleasure is all mine. You are the apple of my eye.
(music starts) Ah, I love this tune, would you care to dance
Cindy?
CINDERELLA : Without a doubt but I'm a very good dancer.
PRINCE : Well practice makes perfect, Miss Cindy come on

MUSIC (+ giggling/laughing)
DERMALINA : Unbelievable! He dances with that woman, when there is
someone as beautiful as me here.
ANASTASIA : Dont worry Dermalina, he cant dance either. Im off to
dance with that boy Buttons yoo hoo, cooeee, Buttons!

MUSIC UP
CINDERELLA : I shall never forget this dance Prince Andika. I think I am
falling head over heels in love with you
PRINCE : I'm sorry madam, did you say head over heels? I love your
idioms I would go the extra mile to make you smile
CINDERELLA : Sorry, what was that about smiles?
DERMALINA : He says you look like a crocodile.
PRINCE : No I didnt I said I would go the extra mile to make you
smile
CINDERELLA : What did you say?
PRINCE : Sorry Cindy its nothing.

CLOCK STARTS TO STRIKE 12
CINDERELLA : Oh no! Look at the time. Its midnight, I have to run. I
might go now. Thank you for the dance.
PRINCE : Please stay ! What is your name?.... I will miss you. I really
hope we will meet again.

FOOTSTEPS DISSAPEAR
PRINCE : Oh, time flies when you're having fun, goodbye Miss
Cindy. Oh ok who can I dance with now?
DERMALINA : Will I do? (kiss kiss)
ANASTASIA : Prince, Prince that woman left one of her glass slippers
behind
PRINCE : A glass slipper? Give it to me. I shall search the land and
will bend over backwards to find the owner of this slipper.
Whoevers foot it fits, I will marry.
SISTERS : Oooooh!

MUSIC UP
NARRATOR : Well, Cinderella got to dance with the Prince and had a
great night out. But will those ugly sisters ever realise it was
her? And, will the Prince ever find the rightful owner of that
glass slipper? Please join us again soon for the final exciting
part of our pantomime, Cinderella.


END OF PART TWO












CINDERELLA

PART THREE


NARRATOR : It's the moment we've all been waiting for the final part of
the English Drama Cinderella. Cinderella's dream, to
dance with Prince Stephen, has finally come true. But as
midnight struck she had to dash home before the Fairy
Godmother's magic ran out. In the rush, she left one of her
glass slippers behind and now the Prince is searching the
land to find the foot that fits it. He plans to marry the owner
of this slipper so does that mean Cinderella can start
planning for her wedding day, or will her ugly sisters steal
the show? Let's find out as we join them back at their house.

ACT 4 AT HOME

Cinderella : Oh no! Everythings gone. My sparkling slippers, where are
they? Was it a dream?
DERMALINA : Cinderella!! Where are you?
CINDERELLA : Here I am. Sorry, I was in my room.
DERMALINA : Well you shouldnt be. Youve washing and ironing to do.
Anyway, we want to ask you a question, dont we
Anastasia?
ANASTASIA : Yes Sis were you at Prince Andika's Ball last night?
CINDERELLA : No, of course not, you said I couldnt go, so I didnt. Why
do you ask?
ANASTASIA : No reason. (Aside So who was that mystery girl at the
Ball?)

DOOR KNOCKS

DERMALINA : Theres someone at the door.
ANASTASIA : So there is. I wonder who it is
CINDERELLA : Ill get the door shall I?

DOOR OPENS
BUTTONS : Good morning ladies (goodness you really are still ugly).
DERMALINA : Good morning Buttons!
BUTTONS : I come with some important news. The very royal Prince
Andika is searching the whole of London to find a woman.
Prince : I want every girl in the kingdom to try on this lost glass
slipper. I must find my princess.
ANASTASIA : A woman?
BUTTONS : Yes, he wants to find the woman whose foot fits this glass
slipper. I need all of you to try it on.
ANASTASIA : Well, as I am the most beautiful woman here, I had better
go first
(TRIES ON SLIPPER)
ANASTASIA : oh its my bunions.
DERMALINA : You should try fitting it on your nose instead! Your feet are
much too big. Come on, out the way,this shoe is sure to fit
my foot(TRIES ON SLIPPER)
ANASTASIA : phew what s that smell?!
DERMALINA : It fits! It fits! Im going to marry the Prince I had better get
to Harrods to buy a dress
ANASTASIA : maybe try Primark!
BUTTONS : I think you are mistaken. It doesnt fit.
DERMALINA : Oh yes it does!
BUTTONS : Oh no it doesnt!
DERMALINA : Just accept it sister, it doesnt fit. Were destined to be single
for the rest of our lives.
BUTTONS : And what about you madam, do you want to try the
slipper?
CINDERELLA : Who me?
FINNELATTE : Well she didnt go the Ball, so theres no point.
BUTTONS : I think we should let her try there you go madam, give it
a go (TRIES ON SLIPPER)
SISTERS : Gasp!
PRINCE : It fits !
CINDERELLA : It fits! The slipper fits.
SISTERS : ( shocked ) It fits?
BUTTONS : Well, you are the one. You are going to marry Prince
Andika at theWestminster Abbey motel, tomorrow.
ANASTASIA : And what about us?
BUTTONS : You are most welcome to work at the Palace as servants.
DERMALINA : What did he say?
ANASTASIA : He said you are to work at the Palace as a servant. Now
Buttons, tell me, are you single?
BUTTONS : Yes
ANASTASIA : Mmm, what are you doing tonight?!

ACT 5 THE WEDDING
CINDERELLA : So this is it, the day I have always dreamt of. My wedding
day!
PRINCE : Its so good that I found you. We are like peas in a pod and
now at last we can tie the knot together for the rest of our
lives!
CINDERELLA : An online romance! Fantastic and its all thanks to my
Fairy Godmother.

FLASH FX
CINDERELLA : Gasp and here she is!
FG : Anyway, this is such a happy ending it makes me want to
cry. Sob sob.
CINDERELLA : Fairy Godmother, cheer up, you must live with us in the
Palace and keep an eye on us.
FG : Like a message board moderator?
CINDERELLA : That kind of thing.
SISTERS : And what about us?
CINDERELLA : You can do the cleaning and cooking.
DERMALINA : Oh, if we have to.
FG : Our Learning English Pantomime has come to an end and
there is one message to you I can send we've had a good
time, our acting it a crime but we really hope you've enjoyed
our drama.
ALL : The End.

NARRATOR : So our story has a happy ending we hope you've enjoyed
our special drama today. Thank you.