Cinderella the live action film opens in cinemas on 27 March 2015 and to celebrate the occasion the official and free Cinderella The Exhibition has opened in Leicester Square, featuring over 100 props and 30 costumes designed by the Academy Award-winning costume designer Sandy Powell. Tickets can be booked online at no cost. The exhibition is presented by Swarovski and is only on until Friday 10 April 2015.

The new film made by Walt Disney Pictures is inspired by Disney’s 1950 animated classic. Starring Lily James as Ella (Cinderella) and Cate Blanchett as Lady Tremaine (stepmother), it also features Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy Godmother and Holliday Grainer and Sophie McShera as the sisters, Richard Madden as the prince and Derek Jacobi as the king. Here are a few photos.

Holliday Grainer and Sophie McShera's costumes 

The tour starts with the Cinderella heritage gallery with items on loan from the Walt Disney archives and then a visit to Cinderella’s home.

Cate Blanchett's costume

Cinderella's costume

The mice

Fairy Godmother’s Transformation

Helena Bonham Carter's costume

The pumpkin

The golden coach

The ballroom

The ballroom

The ballroom

The glass slipper

Practical Information

 Address:  Leicester Square Gardens, Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LE

 Open:   Monday to Saturday from 10am – 9pm (last entry at 8pm), and Sunday 11am – 7pm (last entry at 6pm) until Friday 10 April 2015.

 Website: http://movies.disney.co.uk/cinderella

The author of this blog is a qualified City of London and City of Westminster Tour Guide who leads guided walks combining world famous landmarks with hidden treasures often missed by the crowds  

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