Varna International Ballet's Cinderella

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Varna International Ballet Brings Fairytales to Life

19 February 2026

Varna International Ballet invites you into a night of graceful movement and timeless storytelling with their production of Cinderella, presented at the historic Edinburgh Playhouse. Set to the exhilarating score of Prokofiev and performed by a company renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, this classic fairy tale unfolds in sumptuous choreography and vibrant design that captures the imagination and the heart.

Follow Cinderella’s journey from humble beginnings through the magic of her transformation, witnessing each pas de deux and sweeping ensemble piece with clarity and emotional depth as dancers move across the stage with remarkable precision and expression. The live orchestra enhances every moment with warmth and colour, adding to an experience that feels both intimate and grand. Whether you know the story well or are discovering it for the first time, this production offers a blend of romance, spectacle and musicality that can be enjoyed by lovers of ballet and theatregoers alike

Cinderella at the Edinburgh Playhouse is a chance to see one of the most enchanting ballets of all time performed with passion and technical brilliance by one of the world’s most respected ballet companies.

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