Cinderella has never shone so brightly: the tale takes on new life in Ballet of Lights

Barcelona's cultural scene gains a proposal that combines tradition and technology in a format designed to surprise audiences of all ages. Ballet of Lights: Cinderella presents at the Auditori l’illa a new version of Cinderella, the classic tale that, generation after generation, has fed the collective imagination. On this occasion, the story is reinvented through a sophisticated, sweet, professional ballet performance, in which illuminated costumes transform the stage into a space full of colour and movement.

After captivating audiences in different countries with its adaptation of Peter Pan, the company returns with a production that retains the narrative essence of the original story, but incorporates a contemporary twist: four dancers bring the plot to life through choreographies that combine classical technique and innovative visual effects.

The result is a stage experience of approximately 60 minutes, featuring a soundtrack composed of pieces by great authors from the classical repertoire, reinforcing the emotional dimension of the show.

Cinderella: a classic reinvented with light

Cinderella has been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for dance. The best-known version in the world of ballet is the one composed by Sergéi Prokófiev in 1945, whose score established the story as a fundamental work in the international repertoire. In this respect, Ballet of Lights: Cinderella takes up that tradition and adapts it to a format closer to today's audience, incorporating costumes that glow in the dark and create visual effects synchronised with the music.

An event that transforms the tale into a combination of classical dance and technology within a growing trend in the European performing arts: integrating lighting and digital resources to broaden the sensory experience without losing the technical foundation. In the show, emblematic moments such as the Royal Ball or the meeting between the Prince and Cinderella take on a different visual dimension thanks to the play of lights. Even the most comic scenes, featuring the stepsisters, find a narrative ally in the lighting design.

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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a space prepared for the experience

The performance takes place at the Auditori l’illa, located at Avinguda Diagonal, 547, inside the l’Illa Diagonal shopping centre, one of the city's main commercial and financial areas; the auditorium has established itself as a versatile space for cultural and corporate events.

The venue is accessible for people with reduced mobility and allows tailor-made events to be organised thanks to its adjoining rooms and exhibition areas. For this production, doors open 30 minutes before the start and entry is not permitted once the performance has begun, as there is no interval. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone, so arriving in advance is recommended.

Practical information for the public

Dates and times can be checked directly in the ticket selector enabled by the organisers. The recommended minimum age is 5, and under-16s must attend accompanied by an adult.

The experience is presented as an ideal plan to enjoy in a group, whether with family or friends. The option to purchase gift cards adds a special element for people looking to give a different cultural experience as a gift.

Ballet of Lights: Cinderella offers a contemporary reading of a universal tale. The fusion of classical choreography, recognisable music and illuminated costumes creates a show that, without giving up technique, embraces visual emotion.