Dandini (character)


Dandini is a character in the opera La Cenerentola by Rossini and also in the Cinderella pantomime. He is the male servant of the Prince. Dandini helps the Prince to meet the principal female character without her knowing that he is a prince. Dandini pretends to be the prince and the real prince pretends to be his servant.
In panto it is often played by a young woman, who dresses similarly to the Principal boy for the identity swap.

Notable people who have played Dandini

Opera