BBC Learning English
Christmas Pantomime 2010
'Cinderella' – part one
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NARRATOR: Welcome to our BBC Learning English 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 BBC Learning English
pantomime.
ACT 1 – IN THE KITCHEN
CINDERELLA: (washing up fx) Here I am again, stuck in this old radio studio, tidying
up all the mess that the other presenters leave behind… oh, hello, I
didn’t see you there. I am Cinderella – but you can call me Cinders –
and poor little old me has to do everything around here – write the
scripts, uploading webpages, make tea. My sisters, Dermalina and
Finnelatte, never do a thing – and here they come now…
DERMALINA: Ah there you are Cinderella. We’ve been looking for you everywhere.
We’re running late, the traffic in London is awful and we’re meant to be
going out for a very smart party at Buckingham Palace tonight – I’ve
got to make myself look pretty, isn’t that right Finnelatte?
FINNELATTE: Impossible – your face will only look lovely to a gorilla!
DERMALINA: Excuse me?
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FINNELATTE: Nothing dear Dermalina. I was just practicing some phrases I read on
the Learning English website today.
DERMALINA: Oh no you weren’t.
FINNELATTE: Oh yes I was!
KNOCK AT THE DOOR FX
DERMALINA: Who could that be?
FINNELATTE: Yes, who's at the door?
CINDERELLA: Well we won’t know until we answer it… leave it to me…
DOOR OPENS
DERMALINA It’s the taxman.
FINNELATTE: The Taxman! Let’s hide…
BUTTONS: No I’m not (goodness you are ugly!) my name is Buttons.
CINDERELLA: Buttons?
DERMALINA: Buttons! It doesn’t sound like you’re as bright as a button!
BUTTONS: My buttons are as bright as yours mate! Anyway, I bring good news for
all the ladeez in the house. The very Royal, Prince Stephen, has invited
all the ladies of the land to a very special Ball tonight at 8 o’clock.
DERMALINA: A Ball!!! Errr, what’s a ball?
FINNELATTE: It’s a round thing you kick – sheep brains!
CINDERELLA: Actually it’s a very posh party. (ASIDE – oh I’ve dreamt of meeting
Prince Stephen - I’ve heard so much about his good looks and his acting
talents) – Thanks Buttons, it sounds fab!
BUTTON: So I’ll tell Prince Stephen to expect a very beautiful girl.
DERMALINA: You mean me?
FINNELATTE: I think he means me – I am the most beautiful girl in the land.
DERMALINA: Beautiful! You? He means me.
FINELLATTE: No, he means me!
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CINDRELLA: (coughs) I think Buttons means all of us. Sorry Buttons – we will all be
there.
FINNELATTE: We? We?
DERMALINA: All of us? It won't be we - it will be me – you haven’t got time for
parties… there’s washing and cleaning to do.
FINNELATTE: Yes, and you’ve all those Facebook messages to reply to – now away
with you and we’ll Twitter you from the Ball later. BYE BYE!
SAD MUSIC
DERMALINA: …and playing that music on your ipod won’t help you either.
MUSIC ENDS
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ACT 2 – IN THE BEDROOM
CINDERELLA: Typical – Saturday night and once again I’m home in my bedroom,
alone. I would so like to go to the Ball and meet Prince Stephen. I’ve
heard so much about him on the radio… (dreaming). Ah well, I’ve work
to do – I think I’ll 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, don’t panic. I am a free download from the
BBC!
CINDRELLA: A what?
FG: You have downloaded me – Natalie – your Fairy Godmother.
CINDERELLA: Excuse me?!
FG: I am your Fairy Godmother – there’s always one in a pantomime – and
traditionally I am supposed to speak in rhyme
CINDRELLA: Oh, I see – and what can you do exactly?
FG: Ah, that’s 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, I’ve got to be – at Wembley Stadium to watch
Chelsea!
CINDERELLA: OK, I better think quickly. I really want to go to Prince Stephen's Ball
tonight but I’ve nothing to wear…
FG: No problem! (Casting a spell) Gucci, Diesel, Armani and all – Cinders
must go to the Prince’s Ball…
MAGIC FX
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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: That’s why we call them slippers. So come on then, let’s hear wish
number two, wish for something that’s just for you.
CINDERELLA: Gosh! Hmmm, well I’ve got to get to the Ball and there’s no way I’m
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, let’s get moving with some flair.
MAGIC FX
DONKEY FX
CINDERELLA: That’s 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 don’t 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, I’ll need a pumpkin.
CINDRELLA: Well it just so happens, I’ve got one under my bed.
FG: Why have you got a pumpkin under your bed?
CINDERELLA: Don’t ask… now just do your magic…
MAGIC FX:
FG: There you go – a donkey and a carriage to go – it’s nearly 8 o’clock so
off you go… quickly!
CINDERELLA: Hold on, I don’t wish to appear greedy but don’t I have one more wish?
FG: Oh, yes, but please be quick – the football match is about to kick… off –
I was trying to rhyme!
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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! That’s brilliant…
FG: That’s magic!… but get a move on… my magic will end at the stroke of
midnight… you’ve no time to waste, Prince Stephen is waiting… (ASIDE
– even though I don’t approve of your taste!)
CINDRELLA: (Getting into the carriage) Cheers Fairy Godmother – you’re the best – I
promise to be back by midnight. OK, donkey, get moving…
HORSE AND CARRIAGE FX
FG: My work is done – now I’ve got to get to that football match… (calling)
Taxi! Taxi!
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
BBC Learning English
Christmas Pantomime 2010
'Cinderella' – part two
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NARRATOR: It's time for part two of the BBC Learning English pantomime,
Cinderella.We've met poor Cinders and the ugly sisters, who are so
cruel to her. They've all been invited to Prince Stephen'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
Stephen may actually come true. Let's join her now and see if it does
and listen out for the idioms too (shown by a * in the script).
ACT 3 – AT THE BALL
BALL MUSIC UNDER
DERMALINA: Finnelatte dear, this really is the most amazing party.
FINNELATTE: 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 Stephen to dance
with me.
DERMALINA: No chance… he's not that desperate!
FINNELATTE: How dare you! That's no way to speak to a lady…
DERMALINA: You’re no lady!
FANFARE FX
SISTERS: Ooooh!
BUTTONS: Introducing the arrival of Princess Cinderina.
FINNELATTE: (aside to her Sister) Hold your horses… (*) that woman looks like
Cinderella…
DERMALINA: (whispers) But it can’t be – not wearing all those posh clothes and
those posh glass slippers... they must have cost an arm and a leg. (*)
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FINNELATTE: Are they Jimmy Choos?
CINDERELLA: Ahem… Good evening ladies….
FINELATTE: 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…
FINNELATTE: 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 Stephen?
Make no bones about it, (*) I really want to dance with him.
DERMALINA: Ears and bones – you talk mumbo jumbo.
FINNELATTE: I think she's just talking posh! Anyway, dear, he’s 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. Oh look out, he's
coming over…
DREAMY/ROMANTIC MUSIC
CINDERELLA: (To herself) I can’t believe it, at last I get the meet the man of my
dreams. He’s so tall… and… tall…
PRINCE: Good evening madam – can I ask your name?
CINDERELLA: It’s 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.
FINNELATTE: Don’t worry Dermalina, he can’t dance either. I’m off to dance with that
boy Buttons – yoo hoo, cooeee, Buttons!
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MUSIC UP
CINDERELLA: I shall never forget this dance Prince Stephen. 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 didn’t… I said I would go the extra mile to make you smile… but
first some traffic news…
CINDERELLA: What did you say?
PRINCE: Sorry Cindy… I thought I was presenting on the radio…
CLOCK STARTS TO STRIKE 12
CINDERELLA: Oh no! Look at the time.
PRINCE: Is it time for 6 minute English?
CINDERELLA: No!
PRINCE: …errr, surely not the next episode of The Flatmates?
CINDERELLA: No! It’s midnight, I’ve got to get home… sorry Prince Stephen I must
fly. (*)
FOOTSTEPS DISSAPEAR
PRINCE: Oh, time flies when you're having fun. (Calling out) goodbye Miss Cindy.
I know you really are against the clock (*) but I hope we meet again
sometime. (calling out) Oh, and don’t go via Oxford Street, there are
roadworks.
Oh ok… who can I dance with now?
DERMALINA: Will I do? (kiss kiss)
FINNELATTE: Prince, Prince… that woman left one of her glass slippers behind…
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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. Whoever’s 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
BBC Learning English
Christmas Pantomime 2010
'Cinderella' – part three
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NARRATOR: It's the moment we've all been waiting for – the final part of the BBC
Learning English pantomime – 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. (Some idioms are shown with a *)
ACT 4 – AT HOME
DERMALINA: Cinderella! Where are you?
CINDERELLA: Here I am. Sorry, I was listening to my Take That CD in my room.
DERMALINA: Well you shouldn’t be. You’ve washing and ironing to do. Anyway, we
want to ask you a question, don’t we Finnelatte?
FINNELATTE: Yes Sis – were you at Prince Stephen's Ball last night?
CINDERELLA: No, of course not, you said I couldn’t go, so I didn’t. Why do you ask?
FINNELATTE: No reason. (Aside – So who was that mystery girl at the Ball?)
DOOR KNOCKS
DERMALINA: There’s someone at the door.
FINNELATTE: So there is. I wonder who it is…
CINDERELLA: I’ll get the door shall I?
DOOR OPENS
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BUTTONS: Good morning ladies – (goodness you really are still ugly).
DERMALINA: Thank you!
BUTTONS: I come with some important news. The very royal Prince Stephen is
searching the whole of London to find a woman.
FINNELATTE: 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.
FINNELATTE: Well, as I am the most beautiful woman here, I had better go first…
(TRIES ON SLIPPER)
FINNELATTE: …oh it’s my bunions.
DERMALINA: You should try fitting it on your nose instead! Come on, out the way,
this shoe is sure to fit my foot…
(TRIES ON SLIPPER)
FINNELATTE: …phew what’ s that smell?!
DERMALINA: It fits! It fits! I’m going to marry the Prince – I had better get to
Harrods to buy a dress…
FINNELATTE: …maybe try Primark!
BUTTONS: I think you are mistaken. It doesn’t fit.
DERMALINA: Oh yes it does!
BUTTONS: Oh no it doesn’t!
DERMALINA: Just accept it sister, it doesn’t fit. We‘re 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 didn’t go the Ball, so there’s no point.
BUTTONS: I think we should let her try… there you go madam, give it a go…
(TRIES ON SLIPPER)
SISTERS: Gasp!
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CINDERELLA: It fits! The slipper fits.
BUTTONS: Well, you are the one. You are to marry Prince Stephen at the
Westminster Abbey… motel, tomorrow.
FINNELATTE: And what about us?
BUTTONS: You are most welcome to work at the Palace as servants.
DERMALINA: What did he say?
FINNELATTE: He said you are to work at the Palace as a servant. Now Buttons, tell
me, are you single?
BUTTONS: Yes…
FINNELATTE: Mmm, what are you doing tonight?!
MUSIC UP
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ACT 5 – THE WEDDING
CINDERELLA: So this is it, the day I have always dreamt of. My wedding day!
PRINCE: It’s so good that I found you. We are like peas in a pod (*) and now at
last we can tie the knot (*) and we can present Learning English
programmes together for the rest of our lives!
CINDERELLA: An online romance! Fantastic – and it’s all thanks to my Fairy
Godmother.
FLASH FX
CINDERELLA: Gasp… and here she is! How was the match?
FG: Very good thanks – Chelsea won 3 – 0! 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 pantomime.
ALL: The End.
NARRATOR: So our story has a happy ending – we hope you've enjoyed our special
Pantomime. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
MUSIC UP
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CAST
CINDERELLA - Alice
BUTTONS – Kaz
UGLY SISTER 1 – Derm (Dermalina)
UGLY SISTER 2 – Finn (Finnelatte)
FAIRY GODMOTHER - Natalie
PRINCE STEPHEN – Stephen
NARRATOR - Carrie
WRITER AND PRODUCER – Rob Carter
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