Cinderella is not allowed to go to the prince's ball, where her stepsisters are vying for the prince's favor. But a spell helps the girl to follow them. At midnight, the magic ends and Cinderella has to leave the ball early. But the prince sets off in search of the beautiful girl he has fallen in love with.
Whether it's "Cinderella", "Cinderella" or "Cinderbrödel", the fairy tale of the evil stepmother, the jealous stepsisters and the poor and neglected girl who is helped into beautiful clothes by the magic of a fairy godmother and in which love triumphs in the end when Cinderella marries the prince.
ASCHENBRÖDEL is a narrative ballet for 16 dancers that sets the well-known story in the present day. In her adaptation of the well-known fairy tale, Xenia Wiest brightens up the dark aspects of the Brothers Grimm's version with elements from the enchanting Disney adaptation. Her narrative ballet moves between the times, combining magical moments with the depiction of human experience today.
It is about values such as generosity, loyalty and love, but also about jealousy and greed. What do these ideals and feelings mean in today's society? The evening invites audiences of all ages to embark on a journey of self-discovery, at the end of which there is hope, resilience, love and loyalty to oneself. Carried by the expressive music of Sergei Prokofiev, this contemporary look at ASCHENBRÖDEL conveys essential moral messages such as the importance of authenticity and the power of kindness. ASCHENBRÖDEL spans an arc from fairy tale to real life and enchants the audience through the expressive power of dance and music.
Premiere November 8, 2025
Further performances: November 14 and 28, December 4, 5, 14, 18, 20, 22, 25 and 27, 2025
