Strictly Cinderella CBeebies Christmas Panto

A long, long time ago, in CBeebies, lived a prince

in a very glittery palace.

And a one, two, three, four, cross,

five, six, seven.

Dandini, this is hopeless.

-Your dancing isn't that bad.

-I didn't mean that.

I meant, I, Prince Charming, shouldn't have to dance with you.

Oh, thanks very much.

We have a laugh, Dandini, and we're best friends.

But I just want to find my perfect dance partner.

-Your Majesty?

-Yes.

Prince Charming.

Unless you get your steps right

you're never going to find a dance partner.

Near to the palace, things weren't quite so glittery at Hardup Hall.

-Hello, everybody.

-Hello!

Hello, I'm Baron Hardup and this is my home, Hardup Hall.

It's in a terrible state. It's because we're so poor.

ALL: Ahh.

We're poorer than that.

ALL: Aaaah!

Oh, oh, no, see what I mean?

We haven't got a tele, haven't got a loo,

we have to use a bucket to make a stew.

-Pumpkins for pumpkin stew, Baron Hardup.

-Oh, look who it is.

Hello, Margaret, hello, Joan.

BOTH: Hello, Baron Hardup.

Come on, veggies, let's pop you down here, there you go, Margaret.

All right, Joan, I'm coming, I'm coming.

Oh, how beautiful.

Just like Strictly.

-My daughter loves to dance.

-I wish I could see the dancing on TV.

Cinderella, as soon as I have enough money,

I shall buy you a new television.

Don't worry, Dad. It might not be much, but we're happy here.

Oh, you're such a kind girl and I am your father.

So, I shall get you a television set, whatever it takes.

-Bye, Dad.

-Bye.

Just think, Buttons,

if we had a TV we could watch the dancing from the palace.

I tell you what, one day I will take you dancing to the palace.

Don't be silly, Buttons. That will never happen.

Oh, yeah. Ahem, may I have this dance, please, Princess Cinderella?

Princess? I don't feel much like a princess.

-We'll sort that out, won't we, veggies?

-BOTH: Oh, yes.

So, we need a nice princess dress. See what's in my wheelbarrow.

Hey, this will be perfect.

-What do you think of this, everybody?

-Yay!

-Thank you.

-A lovely princess frock.

So, what else does a princess need?

A gold necklace.

A gold necklace.

These will be perfect. Look, fresh from the ground.

Oh, they're beautiful but they're not gold.

Oh, yes, they are, nine carrot, these.

So, now, Princess Cinderella, may I have this dance?

Why, Prince Buttone, I'd be honoured.

# Whenever you are sad

# Think of things that make you glad

# Close your eyes And imagine all the good times

# We have had. #

We have good times every day.

You're right.

# And I'm just happy to be happy

# For that we don't need money

# Happy to be happy

# Buttons, you're so funny

# Happy to be happy hap hap happy all the day

# Happy to be happy

# Happy to be happy

# Happy to be happy, hap hap happy all the day

# I'm happy to be green

# I'm happy when I clean

# I'm happy sowing seeds

# I'm happy digging weeds

# I'm just happy being here

# Oh, Joan, you're a dear

# Happy to be happy, hap hap happy all the day

# We're happy to be happy hap hap happy all the day. #

Yeah.

Things still weren't happy at the palace.

Your Majesty, the secret to dancing is your feet.

-What about my feet?

-You have to move them.

# Cha, cha, cha, cha. #

You see, she's a good dancer.

It's Katy, the cook. Would you take over?

I'd love to but I've so much cooking for the judges.

Bruce says, "It's nice to see them."

-To see them?

-Nice.

-What judges?

-For the dance competition you're taking part in.

Strictly CBeebies, it's about to start.

-Cinderella, I'm home, I've got you a present.

-What is it?

Here it is. I have got for you a fat screen television.

Ohh.

So, now you can watch the dancing, Cinderella.

Dad, how did you get it? We're the Hardups, we don't have any money.

That's the next good news. I've just married a rich baroness.

Come on, my lovely.

# I like to move it, move it I like to move it, move it. #

She's a good dancer, too.

# I like to move it, move it. #

Buttons, Cinderella, I want you to meet the Baroness Bossynova.

Welcome to your new home, my sweet.

Oh, ooh, it's a bit dirty.

I suppose there's plenty of room for my two dainty daughters to dance.

Dainty daughters? I didn't know about that.

Hello, everyone, I'm Makerena.

ALL SING

# Makerena

# Makerena. #

Here we go.

# Makerena, oh, Makerena. #

What?

Really, can somebody help me with my bags, please?

Hello, everyone.

Ah, lovely to see you all. I'm Tumbleina.

Hit it.

Come on, let's see you dance. Here we go.

One time.

-Here we go.

-Yeah, all right.

And as you can see. We are...

BOTH: ..the greatest dancers on CBeebies.

And, we are beautiful and gorgeous. Aren't we, everyone?

AUDIENCE: No!

If we're not beautiful and gorgeous then, what are we?

AUDIENCE: You're ugly.

-Oh.

-Ugly, how rude. I've never been so insulted in my life.

You should get out more.

I think you stepsisters will get on well.

Let's be the best of friends.

Cinderella's a good dancer, too.

-Oh, really?

-Oh, really?

-So, you're something special, are you?

Yes, and Buttons, over here, he's a wonderful gardener,

he's got green fingers.

BOTH: Ooh.

Well, come and show us to your, I mean, our new bedroom.

-Lead the way.

-Yes, I will.

Cinderella, I think you've forgotten something.

The bags, the bags. Come along, sister.

I don't like those sisters.

Give them a chance, Margaret.

They might be quite nice.

Oh, they're ugly.

Oh, Joan.

What a thing to say.

You know, I bet they're upstairs playing nicely, happily, together.

Oh, sister, what is this, Cinderella?

Clean washing.

You silly girl, it's still wet.

Yes, it's all wet, wet, wet, wet.

Let Tumbleina help you.

Yes, I will tumble dry it.

-Oh, thank you.

-My pleasure.

Now, first of all I go like this. Diddly-di-diddly-di.

We have to tumble it over the edge, like so.

It looks like the girls are having fun already.

Oh, it's time for that dancing show.

It's started.

Coming, Daddy.

At last I can watch the dancing on the TV.

Not so fast, Cinderella. You need to...

BOTH: ..clean our bedroom.

Come along, sister, I hope it's that Craig Revell Horseradish.

Oh-uh. Oh-uh.

Ooh.

From Her Majesty's palace, here are your hosts, Andy and Cerrie.

Oh, it's Andy Day.

This is Strictly CBeebies.

The show where everyone loves to dance.

Dancing the souffle shuffle,

Prince Charming and partner take the floor.

Isn't he rich.

Oh, isn't he handsome.

-Oh.

-Oh.

Isn't he a terrible dancer.

Oh, but he's rich and handsome, it doesn't matter.

Absolutely brilliant, Your Highness.

If I promise not to chop your head off?

Absolutely rubbish, Your Highness.

Let's see what the judges say. Len?

-There was nothing charming about that dance.

-Alesha?

Prince Charming, dancing with a set of saucepans is not a good idea.

Oh.

-Bruno?

-There was no passion in that dance.

You need someone to sweep you off your feet.

No passion, and, Craig?

A complete and absolute dance disaster, darling.

Oh, well, it's not looking good for you two. Off you go.

-Ohh.

-Oh.

What happens now?

Oh, Margaret, keep up, the scores.

Ten is very good but one...

-Ladies and gentlemen, the scores.

-One.

Oh, is that a one?

Margaret, you're doing well with your numbers.

-It means that the prince hasn't got very many points.

-Oh.

So, I wonder how our prince feels about that?

Prince Charming, how was that for you?

Well, I've got two left feet.

This just isn't for me.

-Oh, Prince Charming, Prince Charming!

-Sire?

-Well, that's never happened before.

-Remember...

BOTH: ..keep dancing.

-Oh.

-Oh.

-What a performance.

Everything's tidy.

Oh, what a shame, Cinderella, you missed the dancing.

I've got just the job for you.

Here, fill this basket full of firewood, off you go. Shoo, shoo.

Such a helpful girl.

I think you're all mean.

Oh, shush, you stinky cabbage.

Come on, Makerena, shall we go and try on some of Cinderella's dresses?

I've always been petite, you know. Yes, my waist is three inches.

I am really sick of being a prince, and as for dancing,

that really makes me sick.

Ooh, use this.

Ha-ho, I didn't really mean it.

Oh, I see.

I'm, sorry I didn't mean to laugh at you. I know how that feels.

What are you doing in the woods?

Picking firewood for my stepsisters.

They don't sound nice stepsisters. Sent out to the woods on your own.

The animals keep me company

and it gives me a chance to practise my dance steps.

-You dance?

-Mmm.

Oh, wow. You really are a good dancer. What's the secret?

You just have to relax and imagine no-one's looking at you.

How can you do that if you're a prince?

Not that I am a prince, of course.

What would a prince be doing here?

What would a prince be doing here?

Try your best, that's all you can do. Look, I'll show you.

-Your Highness?

-Dandini, I'm just busy, Dandini.

Oh, the firewood, I have to go.

-No, no, wait. Now, she's gone.

-Who's gone, Sire?

The most, beautiful, perfect dancer I've met, Dandini.

How will I find her now?

You say she likes dancing?

Oh, yes.

Then why don't you hold a dance party? A ball.

Invite all the kingdom and you're bound to meet her.

Oh, Dandini, you are brilliant.

Yes.

Send out the invitations, Dandini.

This is going to be the best ball, ever.

Here, one lovely, fresh carrot cake.

Hang on, Bloom, this carrot cake isn't decorated.

No, it's not decorated.

Well, I haven't got time, sisters.

Leave it, we'll decorate it.

Yes, we'll decorate it.

Well, OK, but look, no mess.

Yes, yes, no mess.

Yes, so what did I say?

BOTH: No mess.

All right, watching you.

-What did he say?

-I've no idea.

-No.

-Now, here we are. You hold the cake.

I'll hold the cake.

And I will decorate the cake.

You decorate the cake.

First, you need to ice the cake. OK, here we go.

I'm going to just ice the cake.

It's important to cover the whole cake with the icing. That's it.

Now, it's very important to decorate the cake.

-Decorate it?

-Yes.

Some people use a few decorations.

-Oh.

-Yes, but I like to use all of them.

-All of them?

-Yes.

Tumbleina.

Oh, what? Oh, dear.

By chance, I made one earlier on.

Would you give it to me, please?

Hold that.

Oh, dear.

Shall I give it to her?

ALL: Yes.

-Shall I?

-ALL: Yes.

Yes, come on, sister. Gimme, gimme, gimme.

If you say so.

Good.

What are you looking at?

Invitations to the ball at the palace.

Dandini brought them.

Yes, the prince wants to meet his perfect dancing partner.

Did you hear that, sister?

Mmm, shame he can't dance.

Maybe he can dance.

What would you know, Cinderella?

-There's one for you.

-Thank you.

-And there's one for you.

-Oh, thank you.

-One for you, Cinderella.

-How exciting, a Royal ball.

Yes, I know, a Royal ball. It's a shame you can't go, Cinderella.

You haven't got a dress.

Oh, yes, I have. It's yellow and...

Ah, yes, the yellow dress.

I forgot to tell you, I've recycled it into dusters.

Oh, my dress.

Yes, well, there's one thing for sure,

BOTH: Cinderella will not be going to the ball.

What's the matter, Cinders?

The sisters have taken my invitation and cut up my dress.

They are more rotten than Robbie Rotten.

Don't worry, Cinders.

You've always got me you can dance with.

Oh, thanks, Buttons,

but I wish, I wish I could dance at the prince's ball.

Hello, I'm your Fairy Godmother.

I have a Fairy Godmother?

-Of course, everyone has a Fairy Godmother.

-Even me?

-Even you, Buttons.

-Oh, she knows my name.

And I know you grow lovely vegetables, like pumpkins.

-Could I have some?

-Sure.

Now, I have some wonderful news.

Cinderella, shall be going to the ball.

Oh, but I don't have a ball gown.

Ah, I need some help.

Everyone say the magic words.

CBeebies, CBeebies, CBeebies, CBeebies.

Thank you, Fairy Godmother, this is fantastic.

-Perfect. Buttons.

-Yes.

Place them by Cinderella's dancing feet.

Right, OK. Here we go.

And everyone say the magic words, again.

CBeebies, Cbeebies.

Oh, pumpkin dancing shoes.

It's a shame I don't have an invitation.

A what, dear?

-An invitation.

-You were saying?

Wow.

Cinderella, you are the best dancer of all.

You'll dazzle the prince,

be the belle of the ball, but leave before the clock strikes 12,

when my magic runs out, you'll be your old self.

Oh, Fairy Godmother, how can I ever thank you?

Just be home before 12, dear.

-12?

-Yes, it comes after 11.

Just click the heels and say the magic words. CBeebies, CBeebies.

CBeebies, CBeebies.

The Ugly Sisters had already arrived at the CBeebies Ball.

Wonderful, oh.

Oh, isn't it grand?

Look, there's Artem, from Strictly.

-He's mine.

-He's mine.

-Artem.

You take my coat.

You take my shawl.

ALL: We're having a party, we're having a ball.

It's so exciting, everyone's here.

There's Cerrie off the tele.

There's Andy, isn't he tall?

ALL: Oh, we're having a party, ooh, we're having a ball.

Oh, there he is. I'm going in.

-Oh, Artem.

-Hello, darling.

Yes.

Why do I have to dance with her?

Because no-one else will.

Well, oh, come on, sister.

ALL: Ooh, we're having a party, oh, we're having a ball.

Now, please welcome Baron Hardup and his partner, Baroness Bossynova.

No, no, no, that's no good.

Oh, I totally agree.

Come on, everybody, show me, show me, your groovy moves.

Freeze!

Oh, Artem, you moved.

-She pushed me.

-Sorry.

Come on, never mind, maybe you can do the conga.

ALL: Ooh, we're having a party we're having a ball.

Isn't this a great party?

She's not here. My perfect dance partner.

She must be here, everyone from CBeebies is here.

Who is she?

I know that he is a Royal Prince and I have nothing at all

but it's his party and he can dance at the ball.

It's you.

May I have this dance?

In front of everyone? I'll try my best.

That's all you can do.

# When you make a start and follow your heart

# You'll find it's not hard to start dancing

# If you sway to the tune

# And glide cross the room

# You'll find very soon that you're dancing

# Just let yourself go and the rhythm will flow

# It's easy when you know how

# You've found the right one and it's magic

# Your life is now fun and not tragic

# Cos you're dancing

# You're dancing, dancing now. #

I can dance, thanks to you

and I don't even know your name.

-It's...

-CLOCK STRIKES

No, wait. We haven't even done the hokey-cokey.

CLOCK STRIKES

I shall scour CBeebies to find the girl that fits this shoe.

And whoever it fits shall be my dance partner.

-Daddy, Daddy, the Prince is coming.

-Soon, I'll be the Queen.

Oh, no, you won't. He's going to marry me because I am gorgeous.

Make way for his Royal Majesticals, Prince Charming.

I shall marry the one whose foot fits this shoe.

Me first.

Oh, all right, then, age before beauty.

That's right.

-Here's a stool.

-Thank you, right, please try it on. That's it.

-Push, dear.

-No, no.

It's my stocking, it's too thick. Pull it off.

-Sister, help.

-All right, all right.

-Here we go.

-ALL: Heave-hoh!

Try it on, please, sir, give it a good push this time.

-It doesn't fit.

-Oh.

-Out of the way, sister.

Out of the way, bride coming through.

Is that Craig Revell Horseradish over there?

ALL: Where?

Give me the shoe, the shoe.

Yes, yes. Shush. Now then, where were we?

Shush. Here we go.

Just carefully place that on there.

Oh, look, everyone, it fits. It fits.

Really?

Tumbleina, why don't you give us a nice twirl?

Oh, all right then, I'll give you a twirl.

I am the bride, la-la-la.

Wait a minute?

What?

-You cheat.

-Oh.

Is there another girl in this house?

BOTH: Oh, no.

AUDIENCE: Yes

Oh, yes, there is.

BOTH: Oh, no, there isn't.

AUDIENCE: Oh, yes, there is.

BOTH: Oh, no, there isn't.

Cinderella. Everybody call Cinderella.

ALL: Cinderella.

Where could she be?

Hey, stepsisters?

BOTH: No idea.

Oh, it looks like I've got here just in the nick of time.

We need a happy ending for our Strictly Pantomime.

All I have to do is magic fair Cinderella,

those naughty stepsisters had locked her in the cellar.

-Oh.

-Are you the dancer I've been searching for?

Let's find out.

It fits.

Cinderella will you be my perfect dance partner, for ever and ever?

Yes, Your Highness, yes, I will.

ALL: Hooray.

Fairy Godmother, what about these two?

I've got just the job for them.

ALL: Hooray.

-Oh, it's not fair.

-Oh, I know, sister.

If only we'd been nice to Cinderella.

Get mopping, girls.

A clean dance floor, is a shiny dance floor.

BOTH: Oh, yes, Artem.

That serves them right for being naughty.

Yeah, that'll teach them. Well done, Fairy Godmother.

# CBeebies magic cast its spell

# My mate Prince Charming's found his feet

# No more worries, all is well

# When you've got those dancing feet

# Just like Cinderella

# If you're kind to all

# All of your dreams can come true

# You shall go to the ball

# Strictly Cinderella strictly having fun

# Now she's found her fella

# We're all having fun

# I'm happy to be happy

# Because I have found the answer

# Oh, I'm happy to be happy

# Because you're my favourite dancer

# Strictly Cinderella

# Strictly having fun

# Strictly Cinderella

# Join in everyone

# Didn't we have a party

# Didn't we have a ball

# Isn't this nice young man

# Handsome, rich and tall

# Thank you all for watching

# Hope you've all had fun

# From all of us to all of you

# Merry Christmas, everyone. #