Ballet Ireland’s production of Cinderella coming to An Grianán Theatre Letterkenny

Ballet Ireland’s Cinderella is coming to An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny this November.

The production, sponsored by EY Ireland, will tour nationwide this November and December, bringing a touch of much needed magic to audiences across the country. Two performances are scheduled for 22 November at 2:30pm and 7:30pm at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny.

Ballet Ireland’s Cinderella reboots its glass slipper for a richly evocative production that transforms classical ballet into dazzling, poignant, breathtaking experience.

Whether you're a ballet first-timer or a lifelong ballet lover, Cinderella is your chance to experience  vibrant choreography, stunning pointe work (the ultimate stiletto), and a dash of magic - all set to a gorgeous score that blends timeless elegance with ambitious reinvention. 

Choreographed by Loughlan Prior, named one of Dance Magazine’s 25 To Watch in 2025, this production of Cinderella story highlights themes of self-worth, resilience, and the power of enduring ambition.

Pictured at EY Ireland’s new offices at Wilton Park Ballet Dancer Niamh O’Flannagain

“Setting Cinderella in 1950s New York allows us to explore the story’s timeless themes - resilience,  aspiration, identity - through the lens of a young Irish immigrant daring to dream,” says Artistic Director Anne Maher. “Here, Cinderella is no longer a passive character, but a symbol of quiet  strength and creative reinvention. Her encounter with the ‘Prince’ takes place not in a palace, but at a rooftop soirée overlooking the skyline - a fleeting, luminous moment of connection in the city that never sleeps.” 

In an age of re-examination and reinterpretation, Ballet Ireland’s Cinderella stands as a testament  to the power of storytelling through dance. It invites us to revisit a familiar tale with fresh eyes - and to discover a story about agency, elegance, and enduring hope. The magic doesn’t end at midnight. 

This will be the fifth season that EY Ireland has partnered with Ballet Ireland to enable a national tour of an iconic ballet performance. In 2025, 12 cities and towns across Ireland will have the opportunity to see a world class performance of Cinderella thanks in part to EY. 

Niamh O’Beirne, EY Ireland Partner and UK and Ireland Health Sector Leader affirmed: “EY Ireland is proud to once again support Ballet Ireland, and we are especially looking forward  to this year’s fresh and exciting new production of Cinderella. We hope it will inspire a new  generation to fall in love with ballet, classical music, and live performance. Supporting the arts is one way we help shape a confident, creative future, and we’re thrilled to help bring this compelling production to communities across Ireland.”

In addition to the support provided by EY, Ballet Ireland recently received a generous legacy donation from the family of Breda Courtney who, like thousands of young women, left Ireland in the 1950’s heading for New York and new possibilities. This large gift will fund the creation of the costumes for the production designed by award winning costume and set designer, Elin Steele. Philanthropic support of this magnitude from individuals who believe in the transformative beauty of ballet helps secure the future of ballet for a new generation of artists and audiences. Ballet Ireland is very grateful to the Courtney family.

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Cinderella performances begin on November 7 and continue until December 21 at 12 venues across Ireland - including five performances at the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. Tickets for all venues on sale now through balletireland.ie. Funded by The Arts Council and supported by RTE Supporting the Arts.