Yes, that’s right, a Muslim Cinderella story, the world’s only Muslim Pantomime run by the international charity Penny Appeal has sold out in under 48 hours. Almost 10,000 tickets were sold, and an additional 5000 tickets have just gone on sale with additional shows added to existing venues, and three more new cities announced to the UK wide tour!
UK Muslims have gone panto mad with shows already sold out in all major cities including Manchester, Bradford, London, Blackburn and Birmingham. Families are desperately calling and jamming the Penny Appeal donation lines to try and buy more tickets, as well as booking tickets online for this year’s show, which is in aid of Penny Appeal’s Emergency Winter Appeal.
Cinder’aliyah is a take on the Cinderella story, but with a twist. It tells the story of a young Pakistani girl trapped by her wicked Stepmother and jealous Stepsisters Bushra and Shagufta. Meanwhile, the frivolous King and handsome Prince search the land for a mysterious woman who left her shoe behind at the Ball – sound familiar?
Written, directed, and starring comedian and actor Abdullah Afzal (Citizen Khan) this show is packed with British halal humour (mix of cultural Muslim & British lifestyle as well as faith values) from start to finish. In many cases, this will be the first panto show for many Muslim families, they will experience a festive British institution which is guaranteed to be a friendly fun day out, a captivating unique story with unforgettable characters, special guests, panto tricks, familiar songs you can sing along to plus so much more!
Penny Appeal founder, Adeem Younis said: ‘’Tis the season for Muslims too, our sold-out panto has seen thousands of families across the country rush to get tickets for the world’s first and only Muslim panto, in aid of our life saving winter campaign, helping the most vulnerable worldwide.’’
Abdullah Afzal, actor, director, and writer of Cinder’Aliyah said: ‘’As a proud British Actor of BBC fame, its amazing to be given such a warm welcome from the community who have made me who I am today. With nearly 10,000 tickets sold in 24 hours, I’m confident that the Muslim panto is here to stay with all the trimmings!”
Touring cities with 16 shows this December, this pantomime promises to warm your hearts and souls during these cold days and nights, while providing support for the most vulnerable.
This year’s panto is in aid of Penny Appeal’s Winter Emergency campaign, providing those most in need with lifesaving winter aid including hot food, clothing and blankets.
Panto full tour dates The Great Muslim Pantomime | Events | PennyAppeal.org
Pantomime starts Dec 10th – Dec 23rd
