Stratford East
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
London
What it’s like
A proper panto stage in Stratford, with Surinderella putting an Indian spin on Cinderella for kids five and up.
This is panto done properly, with a full family theatre programme rather than a school-hall knockabout. The one on the site's books is Surinderella, an Indian retelling of Cinderella played for laughs and aimed at five-plus, so don't drag a toddler along expecting them to sit still through it.
They want you there fifteen minutes before curtain up, and the auditorium opens half an hour before that, so you've got time for a drink in the bar first. Kids are allowed in the bar too, as long as there's an adult with them, and there's Caribbean food from Island Vibez Kitchen if you fancy eating there rather than rushing off. £10 tickets are held back in the stalls for every performance, which is a decent shout if the main pricing's crept up by the time you book, and under-17s get concessions on most shows. Carers go free, which is worth knowing if you're bringing someone who needs support.
It's a five-minute walk from Stratford Station. E-tickets land on your phone or in your account, no printer needed. The building's wheelchair accessible, with a free companion ticket for disabled visitors, and there's an Access page on their site if you need more detail on that before you book.
If you're bringing a bigger group, groups of nine or more get a tenth ticket free, though you'll need to book that one by phone or in person rather than online. Groups of ten or more can also reserve seats and pay later with a call to the box office, handy if you're trying to pin down a school trip or a birthday gang before everyone's confirmed.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 5 and up, given Surinderella's aimed at that age
- Booking
- Groups of 9+ get the 10th ticket free
- Food
- Caribbean-inspired food in the bar from Island Vibez Kitchen Stratford
- Wheelchairs
- Accessible theatre with companion tickets free for disabled visitors
- Getting there by bus or train
- Stratford Station, five-minute walk
- Your e-ticket comes through your account or by text, no need to print anything
- The auditorium opens half an hour before the show if you fancy a drink first
- Group bookings of nine or more need a phone call, not the website
- There's a free companion ticket if you or someone with you needs one
Plan your visit
What age is Surinderella suitable for?
It's pitched at five-plus, so it suits kids who can sit through a full panto rather than very young toddlers.
How early should we arrive?
Get there at least fifteen minutes before the show starts. The auditorium itself opens half an hour early if you want a drink first.
Is there anywhere to eat?
There's Caribbean food in the bar from Island Vibez Kitchen, and kids can be in there too as long as an adult's with them.
Are there cheaper tickets available?
£10 stalls tickets are kept back for every performance, plus under-17 concessions on most shows and free carer tickets.
How do we get there?
It's a five-minute walk from Stratford Station, so you don't need to worry about driving in.
Can we book for a group?
Groups of nine or more get a tenth ticket free, but you'll need to call or book in person rather than doing it online. Groups of ten or more can also reserve seats and pay later.
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