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Cinderella Ice Cream Seller – A Musical

 
Hannah Mackenzie Review by Hannah Mackenzie 4 Published: 7 Aug 2025 Underbelly, Bristo Square Show Dates: 30 Jul 2025-17 Aug 2025

Little Seeds Music’s Cinderella Ice Cream Seller is an original musical aimed at children, retelling the fairytale of Cinderella with a distinctly sweet tooth.

Cheerful and bright – from the colourful set to the characters themselves

Two vendors – Talvi and Caldwell – working at one of her ice cream parlours tell the tale, a framing device that allows the whole show to be undertaken with just two cast members, exchanging hats in order to play every role, while also telling their own personal stories between scenes of the main Cinderella-focused narrative. Both characters are surprisingly well-rounded and endearing, played with charm by Lauren Heywood (Talvi) and David Gibb (Caldwell). Their vocals are strong and confident, their harmonies pleasant, and their shared ability to manage all the props in this fast-paced production is remarkable.

The moments of audience interaction are funny and engaging, and the humour throughout provoked laughter from both young and older audience members. However, the fact that there are only two cast members means there is no way for the ‘real’ Cinderella to appear in the final scene – and as she is anticipated with so much excitement and praised throughout, it would have made for a more satisfying finale had she actually appeared on stage (though the final scene still delivers a lovely ending to the show).

The production is cheerful and bright – from the colourful set to the characters themselves – and the catchy songs (particularly We’re Gonna Make Ice Cream, which has been stuck in my head ever since I first heard it) serve to enhance a simple and heartfelt story. Cinderella Ice Cream Seller is a great way to spend an hour at the Edinburgh Fringe, and with a free ice cream recipe included in the programme, it’s easy to take the fun home at the end of the show.

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Get your dessert spoons ready for this delicious new musical for the whole family! Over the last four decades, Cinderella's has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company. But how did a humble ice cream maker with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire with her own ice cream empire? Perfect for the whole family, this exciting musical retelling of a fairy tale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, stunning live music and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds.