Insolvency lawyers from legal practice Aaron & Partners swapped their suits for panto costumes as they got into character for a specially tailored performance of Cinderella at Chester city’s Forum Theatre. Members of the firm’s Insolvency team dressed up as the iconic production’s leading characters as they took over the venue for a client event with a difference. Insolvency gags were included in the one-off “Cinderella or Bust!” performance, created by Tip Top Productions, to entertain the audience.The event, which raised funds for the Countess of Chester Hospital’s Babygrow Appeal through a series of bucket collections, saw partners dressed up in a range of becoming outfits. 

Ugly Sisters

Partner Jan Chillery dressed up as Cinderella, whilst other solicitors donned the costumes of Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother and the Ugly Sisters. 'We did not perform in the panto ourselves, but we got involved in the theatrics as much as we possibly could. The insolvency gags – including ‘Why did the constipated insolvency practitioner go to the doctor? He had a Going Concern!’ – were absolutely terrible, but really well received. It all brought a wonderful, personal, if somewhat cheesy touch to the pantomime, which was performed brilliantly by actors such as Joe Woolford (The Voice UK) as Prince Charming,' she said. 

At the panto

Nick Clarke, head of the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Insolvency Team, added: “The night was a great success and the team really enjoyed hamming it up at Christmas. I dressed up as one of the Ugly Sisters and sat in the audience in full panto regalia. It made a bit of a change from our normal work attire but it was great fun and it led to plenty of interaction with the cast on stage.'

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Aaron & Partners is a top 200 law firm, employing more than 120 staff across its three offices, in Chester, Shrewsbury and Manchester and provides legal services to those who own, run or invest in businesses.