A New Fairytale For Phoenix!

Step into a revamped fairytale with Danielle de Barbarac, the feisty, independent heroine of the critically acclaimed Cinderella adaptation 'Ever After', courtesy of the Phoenix Theatre Company, who present this brand new production as part of their 106th season! Based on the 1998 movie with Drew Barrymore, join Danielle as she sets out on a quest for her own happily ever after

What Is Ever After About?

Set in 16th-century France, the story begins with an excited young Danielle eagerly awaiting the arrival of her new mother and sisters. Her father, a wealthy landowner, sings her a sweet lullaby as they settle into their new life, but tragedy waits in the wings. Danielle's father suffers a heart attack, leaving her at the mercy of Rhodmilla de Gent and her catty daughters, who show their true colors as soon as he's shuffled off this mortal coil. Growing up, Danielle is forced to cook and clean for them, and although is maltreated, she still retains her stubborn streak, sense of justice and good-natured kindness. 

When Rhodmilla sells off a fellow servant into slavery to repay her debts, Danielle bravely impersonates a noblewoman to set him free, meeting the dashing Prince of France in the process and catching his eye. Loyalty, love, jealousy and desire collide in spectacular romantic fashion, but unlike Cinderella, Danielle sets out to make a happy ever after for herself after learning just how courageous she truly is.