"Cinderella in Boots" is the Christmas-themed episode of the CITV series The Worst Witch, based on the Allison & Busby book series by Jill Murphy, produced and aired on Christmas Eve of '00 as the eighth episode of its third and final series.
Synopsis[]
Cackle's Academy is staging a pantomime for the Christmas season, directed by Miss Crotchet. The pantomime is the Charles Perrault version of 'Cinderella', and is being staged in the Great Hall with the Grand Wizard in attendance. Mildred is playing Cinderella, but is suffering from stage fright just before the performance is due to start. Ethel wants to take over, stating that she knows all Mildred's lines, but Miss Crotchet won't allow it. Apprentice wizards Baz and Gaz are playing the Ugly Sisters, and Drusilla is cast as Prince Charming. Enid and Ethel are playing the cow and Miss Hardbroom, reluctantly, is the Fairy Godmother. Maud is playing Cinderella's wicked stepmother, and her character is dressed as Miss Hardbroom. Miss Drill and Charlie Blossom are the stage managers, but Charlie accidentally destroys Miss Hardbroom's pumpkin just before curtain-up. Ethel plans to force Mildred out of the show so she can take over as Cinderella, and asks for Drusilla's help. They give her some liquid from the magic generator to drink instead of water, causing her to become electrified. Miss Drill orders Ethel to take over as Cinderella, and Charlie finds some carrots to use instead of a pumpkin. Backstage, Charlie explains what Ethel and Drusilla did to Mildred, and Ruby reverses the effect before transforming Mildred into the Princess. When Drusilla refuses to cooperate, Enid magically swaps Charlie and Drusilla's clothes so Charlie can take over as the Prince. During the final ballroom scene, Charlie chooses Mildred over Ethel and the show is a success, much to the delight of the girls. However, Ethel, as always, is easily unimpressed.
Cast[]
| Actress/actor | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Georgina Sherrington | Mildred Hubble |
| Katy Allen | Ethel Hallow |
| Emma Brown | Maud Moonshine |
| Clare Coulter | Miss Cackle |
| Kate Duchêne | Miss Hardbroom |
| Claire Porter | Miss Drill |
| Polly James | Miss Crotchet |
| Terrence Hardiman | Grand Wizard Hellibore |
| Fine Time Fontayne | Ted Blossom |
| Jessica Fox | Enid Nightshade |
| Holly Rivers | Drusilla Paddock |
| Harshna Brahmbhatt | Jadu Wali |
| Joanna Dyce | Ruby Cherrytree |
| Poppy Gaye | Griselda Blackwood |
| Emily Stride | Fenella Feverfew |
| Nicholas Pepper | Charlie Blossom |
| Paul Child | Barry Dragonsbane |
| Anthony Hamblin | Garry Grailquest |
| Isla Graham | Clarice Crow |
| Naomi Page Kim Ing |
School Band members |
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