We're back at the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a very special Gala Performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella in honour of Malala Yousafzai and the Malala Fund.
The audience was filled with VIPs and celebrities including actress Maisie Smith, model Ayda Field Williams and musician Myleene Klass.
"I loved the show - a totally different Cinderella . It made us laugh and loud and Carrie who plays Cinderella has such an incredible voice. I was honoured to be part of such a special evening, raising funds and awareness for the Malala fund. Malala is and incredible woman , what she has achieved personally and now with her charity is so inspiring" - Charlotte Jackson Coleman
Anaïs Gallagher, David Walliams and his mother, and DJ Lilah Parsons were spotted on the red carpet.
Imogen Thomas attended with daughters Ariana and Siera, and told us: "We loved the show. Really fun and packed with so much energy. So much music which is what we like!"
Samantha Barks attended with Alex Stoll, Barry Humphries with Elizabeth Spender and Kara Marni.
"I thought it was a fun show with a great twist on the traditional story." - Jenni Falconer
Emeli Sandé, Paul Feig and Laurie Feig, and Amelia Gething.
"It was such an incredible evening for such a special cause. The show was just magical, Andrew Lloyd Webber has done a fantastic job once again. I was so honoured to be sat in the crowd amongst such amazing people!" - Bronte King
"The show was incredible, it had the perfect mix of romance, light-heartedness, fairy tale magic and comedy for a modern day take by ALW of Cinderella. Carrie Hope Fletcher is so talented too, I have watched her on YouTube for years and years so it was so nice to see her perusing what she always talked about wanting to do and doing so well!" - Nikki Christou
"The show was a brilliant & a fast paced take on the original Cinderella, really enjoyed it & especially raising money for the Malala fund." - Linzi Stoppard
Julius Cowdrey and Christel Cowdrey, Lady Daniela Kingsley and Sir Ben Kingsley and Ronni Ancona
*"I think Cinderella is the perfect night out at the theatre. There’s so much to enjoy!" - Alexa Davies
Denise Welch and Lincoln Townley, Dan Gillespie Sell and David Baddiel, and Jony Sios.
"I thought the show was incredible - the cast’s vocals were strong, the plot was executed so beautifully with an unexpected modern twist. It was even better knowing the money raised was going to an amazing cause! Malala’s work is empowering and inspirational for women worldwide so it was honour to support her last night." - Charlotte Price
Alice Beer and Tina Hobley, Sandra Phylis Conolly and Nick Ferrari, Adjoa Andoh, John Galea, Philip Baldwin, Tracie Bennett and Georgie Swallow were also in the audience.
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