A True Story About Cinderella

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A semi-staged musical fairy tale for adults accompanied by children, this production offers a modern, ironic take on the Cinderella story based on Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. Directed by Arkady Gevondov, it blends spoken word and rap with orchestral textures and accessible vocal writing. The visual world by Yelena Yakimenko (sets and costumes) and lighting by Yevgeny Gansburg supports the contemporary tone. The Mariinsky Youth Philharmonic and Children’s Chorus are integral to the performance, underscoring its playful and subversive spirit. The result is a witty, fast-moving retelling that departs from sentimental tropes without losing fairy-tale magic.