Funny, riveting, and relatable.

An Africanized retelling of a classic childhood fairy-tale, Cinderella was presented by the University of Toronto’s African Studies Course Union between March 16 to 18.Written by Vanessa Jev, the play takes a revisionist stance on the retelling of the Cinderella story, placing a black woman in what is a traditionally the role of a white lead. Cinderella, played by Abigail Whitney, and Dami, Prince Charming, played by Hassan Di, are accompanied by friends who add a creative and humorous layer to the story.

Recently back from studying in the United States, Dami has the attention of all the girls, including his ex-girlfriend Lehana. Dami’s parents welcome him back home with a ball, where his mother, played by Sandy Madu, encourages him to find a wife. Assuredly, despite the attempts of her stepmother to hinder her, Cinderella makes it to the ball. With twists to the original plot, Cinderella still eventually loses her shoe and is later found by her Prince Charming after a trial and error of shoe fittings.