Bollywood fun- Surinderella at the Blackpool Grand Theatre is a must see
I would fully recommend Surinderella to all theatre lovers across the Fylde coast.
A fun combination of traditional pantomime, Desi sass and Bollywood rhythm, Surinderella is sure to entertain all theatre lovers during its 4-night stint in Blackpool this week.
The show, written by Pravesh Kumar MBE, is performing at the Grand Theatre every night this week until Saturday 26 September.
Whilst it was slow to start, Surinderella got funnier and more energetic as the night went on, with the second act of the show featuring multiple exceptional Bollywood dancing scenes.
The stars of the show were Lovely and Bubbly, the two ugly stepsisters, played by Andy Kumar and Raheem Payne respectively. Kumar and Payne had a tangible chemistry onstage and were bags of fun together, especially when going off-script to interact with the audience.
Surinderella features a small cast, made up of 11 hard-working performers, and the show felt intimately funny and entertaining to the crowd.
What makes the show even more special is the culture and history behind its creators, Rifco Theatre Company. A registered charity in the UK, Rifco is a touring theatre company focused on telling contemporary British South Asian stories, with its work spanning new plays, musicals and digital productions.
Enjoy unlimited access to local news, the latest football stories and new puzzles every day
With a digital subscription, you can see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Click here to subscribe
The Bollywood twist to a traditional pantomime story is a unique idea, and one which deserves to be successful in every right.
Shows like Surinderella showcase the variety of culture which makes Blackpool so special, and the town is fortunate to host shows and events that demonstrate that diversity, especially in the run up to the City of Culture 2029 bid.
I would fully recommend Surinderella to all theatre lovers across the Fylde coast.