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Fri 9 Dec – Mon 2 Jan 2012
JACK & THE BEANSTALK
Comedy, music and special effects abound in this enchanting tale of magic beans, giants, heroes and villains. This year’s traditional family pantomime will be a glittering production of the classic fairy tale – Jack and the Beanstalk.
The star studded cast includes Don Gilet who starred as Lucas in Eastenders, Hollyoaks star Gemma Bissix and Children’s TV legend Postman Pat who will all be heading to the Grove along with some fairy magic, the loveable Daisy the Cow and of course the jaw dropping…Giant Blunderbore – the largest giant to be seen on any English pantomime stage!
Venue: Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Court Drive, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4GP.
Adm: £13.50 – £22.50.
Info: 01582 60 20 80
Wed 14 Dec – Sat 24 Dec
GEORGE'S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
When George Kranky's mean old Grandma comes to stay with the family out of the blue his life becomes one big misery. To try to make Grandma better George decides to give her a taste of her own medicine!
Venue: The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road off Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 3DE.
Time: 2pm & 7pm.
Adm: £10, concs £6, Under 5’s Free.
Info: 01234 354 321 / http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/
Wed 28 Dec – Mon 2 Jan 2012
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Jack lives with his mum, Dame Trott but they can't pay the rent to the King. Will they have to sell Daisy find out what happens! There's excitement, drama, laughter and all the kids are invited on stage to sing along with the cast.
Venue: Bedford Corn Exchange, St. Pauls Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL.
Time: 2pm.
Adm: From £10.
Info: 01234 269 519 / http://www.bedfordpanto.info/
>> Berkshire
Thurs 24 Nov – Sat 7 Jan 2012
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Enjoy Kenneth Grahame’s enchanting story of friendship and an adventure shared at The Watermill on the banks of the river Lambourn. Ratty and his new friend Mole idle away the hours on the river bank little knowing that they, along with wise Mr Badger, are about to embark on a glorious adventure. In pursuit of his latest obsession, the motor car, the incorrigible Mr Toad turns their tranquil life upside down and lands himself in a whole heap of trouble ? 'poop poop'!
The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley.
Venue: The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8AE.
Time: Various.
Adm: From £10.
Info: 01635 46044 / http://www.watermill.org.uk/
Tues 29 Nov – Sun 1 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
Will Cinderella ever get to the ball, meet the prince of her dreams and live happily ever after? Venue: Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA.
Times: Various.
Adm: £13.
Info: 01344 484123 / http://www.southhillpark.org.uk/
Tues 29 Nov – Sat 31 Dec
MIKI
Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a very far away place? an icy world where nothing ever grows. One midwinter eve, they make a wish, and Miki embarks on a magical adventure? in search of a star. Venue: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF. Time: 1pm.
Age: 3+.
Adm: From £9.
Info: 01628 788 997 / http://www.nordenfarm.org/
Fri 2 Dec – Mon 2 Jan 2012
ROBIN HOOD
Not content with making everybody pay lots of nasty taxes wicked Prince John has devised his most dastardly scheme yet, he plans to steal the crown from his brother King Richard the Lion Heart!
Venue: The Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD.
Times: Various.
Adm: From £12.50, Preview: From £9.
Info: 01635 522 733 / http://www.cornexchangenew.com/
Wed 7 Dec – Thurs 8 Jan 2012
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Theatre Royal Windsor, renowned for its traditional pantomimes, is proud to present Sleeping Beauty - a magical musical treat for all the family. Venue: Theatre Royal Windsor, Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS.
Time: Various.
Adm: From £12.
Info: 01753 853 888 / http://www.theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/
JANUARY 2012
Thurs 12 Jan – Sat 21 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
Come and enjoy another celebrated and much loved Quince Players Pantomime with great songs, superb dancing and spectacular costumes.
Venue: Cordes Hall, Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9NE.
Time: 2.30pm & 7.30pm.
Adm: From £8.
Info: 01344 874 200 / http://www.quinceplayers.co.uk/
>> Buckinghamshire
Thurs 1 Dec – Tues 3 Jan 2012
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Once upon a time, there was a handsome but selfish young Prince who fell foul of a sorceress and was doomed to spend the next 500 years hidden in his Castle in the guise of a grotesque beast.
Once upon a time, there was a handsome but selfish young Prince who fell foul of a sorceress and was doomed to spend the next 500 years hidden in his Castle in the guise of a grotesque beast.
This magical all family enchanting tale tells the story of Beauty (Nicola Alexis from TV’s The Bill), the sweet daughter of The Mayor of Merryvale. She longs for romance and adventure but little does she realise these things will come only when she becomes a prisoner of the monstrous Beast.
Venue: The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary's Way, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1HR.
Time: Various.
Adm: £8.50.
Info: 01494 582 900 / http://www.elgiva.com/
Thurs 1 Dec – Sun 1 Jan 2012
THE LITTLE MERMAID AND THE PIRATES
The triple award winning Dreams 'n' Wishes bring you a new and fin tastic Panto full of Romance and Adventure. And you you won?t need a hook or a peg leg to get there either, tickets won?t cost you an arm and a leg!
Venue: Stantonbury Campus, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes MK14 6BN.
Times: Various.
Adm: From £9.
Info: 07785 084193 / http://www.dreamsnwishes.co.uk/mermaid/lm.htm
Fri 9 Dec – Sat 31 Dec
DICK WHITTINGTON
TV and West End star Jonathon Wilkes leads a world-class cast as loveable hero Dick in the Waterside Theatre's second ever pantomime, alongside soap-star favourite Gillian Wright as the quirky Fairy Bow Bells.
Venue: Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UG.
Time: Various.
Adm: From £19.50.
Info: 0844 871 7677 / http://www.ambassadortickets.com/aylesbury
Sat 10 Dec – Sun 8 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
Starring Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather) and Matt Slack. You Shall Go To The Ball!
Venue: Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2XE.
Time: Various.
Adm: From £16.
Info: 01494 512 000 / http://www.wycombeswan.co.uk/
Fri 23 Dec – Mon 26 Dec
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
The Beaconsfield Family Pantomime is back! All the old favourites are there: slapstick, splat, audience participation (including the now traditional rock hurling!), sing a long, giveaway, principal boy and, naturally, the dame.
Venue: The Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 1RG.
Time: Various.
Adm: From £6.
Info: http://www.youngtheatre.org.uk/
>> Greater Manchester
Sat 3 Dec – Sat 31 Dec
CINDERELLA
Everyone’s favourite dancer, TV star Louie Spence heads a sensational cast as the Prince’s loyal and slightly outrageous servant Dandini. Emmerdale’s Suzanne Shaw joins Louie as the beautiful Cinderella and back by popular demand, comedian Tam Ryan returns as the cheeky and lovable Buttons.
With boo-able Ugly Sisters, a sparkling set, gorgeous fairytale costumes, real Shetland ponies, big song and dance numbers, magic and bags of audience participation, fun and laughter is guaranteed for the whole family!
Featuring a glittering parade of everything you could possibly wish for in a traditional family pantomime? including sensational costumes, dazzling songs, superb dance routines and wonderful comedy? this delightful show will appeal to all ages.
Venue: Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP. Various.
Adm: From £11.
Info: 0844 871 7677 / http://www.manchesteroperahouse.org.uk/
Mon 12 Dec – Wed 7 Jan 2012
SCROOGE
Tommy Steele returns to the role that he has made his own, Ebenezer Scrooge, in the record-breaking London Palladium production of Scrooge.
Venue: The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ.
Time: 7pm.
Adm: £22.00 - £37.00.
Info: 0843 208 6000 / http://www.thelowry.com/
Mon 12 Dec – Sat 24 Dec
ALADDIN
We are thrilled to present our 2011 Panto ALADDIN, with Princess Jasmine, Wishee Washee and Widow Twankee. Not forgetting the baddie Abanazer join us for some family fun.
Venue: Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Off Liverpool St, Salford M5 4BS.
Time: 6.30pm.
Adm: £7, concs £6.
Info: 0161 925 0111 / http://www.salfordartstheatre.co.uk/
JANUARY 2012
Wed 11 Jan 2012
PANTOES ON STRIKE
Attention grown up boys and girls, Panto Land is in crisis! Evil King Foo has kidnapped Princess Crystal so all of your favourite panto characters have gone out on strike in protest. Who can save this fairy tale world & restore order in Panto Land? Step forward panto hero Jonny Wilkes and his less than enthusiastic side-kick Paddy McGuinness to rescue the situation. The odds are stacked against them but with the help of Snow White, 'Big Dick' Whittington, a cross-dressing dwarf and a whole host of other panto characters, they'll try their best.. WARNING: Suitable for ages 18plus..
Venue: Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP. Various.
Adm: From £18.50-£32.50.
Info: 0844 871 7677 / http://www.manchesteroperahouse.org.uk/
>> Cambridgeshire
Wed 7 Dec - Sun 15 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
Buttons is in love, the ugly Sisters are fighting over a husband and Cinderella is dreaming of a better life. But handsome Princes only exist in fairy tales? Don’t they?
After Cinderella's Fairy Godmother appears things start to take a turn for the magical, but will she get her handsome prince? Do happy endings only exist in fairy tales? A glittering cast led by The Three Degrees' lead singer, Sheila Ferguson, bring this much-loved story enchantingly to life. Cinderella is the perfect Christmas treat - Your carriage awaits!
The annual festive treat that is Cambridge Arts Theatre's family pantomime is back with the most magical story of them all.
Venue: Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ.
Time: Various.
Adm: £10 - £30.
Info: 01223 503 333 / http://www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/
Wed 7 Dec – Sat 10 Dec
PIRATES (STARRING CINDERELLA)
Come and see all your favourite pantomime characters in our production of Pirates the panto starring Cinderella. We have Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, lots of pirates and a talking vegetarian wolf!
Venue: Cottenham Village College, High Street, Cottenham, CB24 8UA.
Time: 7.30pm.
Info: 01954 252 350 / http://cottenhamtheatre.wordpress.com/
Wed 7 Dec – Sun 11 Dec
ALADDIN
KD Theatre Productions present their anual pantomime, and this year's offering is set to pull out all the stops. Come and Join Aladdin on his adventures! Meet the hilarious Widow Twankey and Wishee Washee along with many other wonderful characters.
Venue: Beechurst Hall, Soham Village College, Sand St, Soham, Ely, CB7 5AA.
Time; 7.30pm.
Adm: From £5.
Info: 01638 780 032 / http://www.kdtheatreproductions.co.uk/
Thurs 8 Dec –Sun 8 Jan 2012
ALADDIN
A poor boy who finds fame and fortune thanks to a genie in a magic lamp – will be certain to provide a great vehicle for the Key team. Magic, adventure and excitement are always a major part of panto at the Key – together with an abundance of slapstick, humour, music and spectacle and this story has it all.
As always the real star of the Key panto is the Key’s intimate and welcoming auditorium. Patrons of all ages can be sure of a great view and feel part of the action from the very start.
The Key Theatre is sure to be full of Eastern promise this Christmas and New Year as the team return to the ever-popular tale of Aladdin as their traditional annual pantomime for 2011-12.
Venue: The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough PE1 1EF.
Time: Various.
Adm: £10 - £16.
Info: 01733 207239 / http://www.peterboroughkeytheatre.co.uk/
Fri 9 Dec – Sun 8 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
Starring Michael Barrymore as Baron Hardup. This timeless classic will be brought to life by a fantastic all-star cast, fabulous sets and breathtaking costumes.
Venue: The Broadway Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RT.
Info: 0844 8500 850 / http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.co.uk/
Fri 9 Dec – Sat 10 Dec
SLEEPING BEAUTY
A traditional village pantomime with fun, laughs and sparkles for all the family.
Venue: Comberton Village Hall, Village Hall, Green End, Comberton, Cambs CB23 7DY.
Time: 2.30pm, 7.30pm.
Adm: £4, £6.
Info: 01223 262 214.
14 Dec - 31 Dec
DICK WHITTINGTON
Turn again Dick Whittington. Traditional panto tale.
Venue: The Angles Theatre, Alexandra Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1HQ.
2.30pm, 7.30pm.
Adm: £10, concs £8.
Info: 01945 47 44 47 / http://www.anglestheatre.co.uk/
>> Cheshire
Fri 2 Dec – Sat 31 Dec
SNOW WHITE
The Magic Mirror declares that Snow White is indeed the fairest girl in all the land and Prince Rupert offers her his hand in marriage.
This news sends the Wicked Queen into a jealous rage and dispatches her henchmen to take Snow White into the Enchanted forest and ensure she never returns! Will he carry out this dastardly deed? Will the Dame and the Jester uncover this treacherous plot? And what about those seven little people who live in a tiny cottage in the enchanted forest?
And will she survive long enough for Prince Rupert to offer her his hand in marriage?
Venue: Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe CW1 2DA.
Time: Various.
Adm: £13.50.
Info: 01270 537333 / http://www.lyceumtheatre.net/
Tues 13 Dec – Sat 31 Dec
ALADDIN
Fun for all the family, Aladdin and his friends will delight audiences of all ages with their marvelous mixture of mayhem, thrills and spills. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Venue: Winsford Lifestyle Centre, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 1AD.
Time: Various.
Adm: From £7.50.
Info: 01606 814 640 / http://www.makebelieve-entertainment.co.uk/
Thurs 15 Dec – Sat 31 Dec
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
The Grange Theatre are pleased to welcome new producers for their Christmas 2011 Pantomime. AB Productions, in association with the Grange Theatre, will be presenting Jack and the Beanstalk this December for a 24 Show run.
Venue: The Grange Theatre, Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Cheshire, CW8 1LU.
Time: Various.
Adm: £9.75 - £12.75.
Info: 0843 208 0500 / http://www.thegrangetheatre.com/
>> Cornwall
Mon 12 Dec – Sat 7 Jan 2012
ROBINSON CRUSOE
A swashbuckling, fun-filled family panto for all you landlubbers and buccaneers!
Robinson Crusoe is about to board ship for a turbulent, fun-packed voyage he's not going to forget in a hurry! He faces being shipwrecked in a strange land where he will have to work with his friends to outwit the dastardly, keel-hauling Cornish Pirates.
Will he be able to save the day and win the hand of the girl he loves?
Batten down the hatches, splice the mainbrace and set your t'gallants for a voyage to fun and laughter aboard the Hall for Cornwall pantomime.
Venue: Hall for Cornwall, Back Quay, Truro, TR1 2LL.
Time: Various.
Adm: £13 – £20.
Info: 01872 262 466 / http://www.hallforcornwall.co.uk/
>> Cumbria
Wed 7 Dec – Sat 31 Dec
BEASTS AND BEAUTIES
Eight spellbinding fairy tales from across Europe including two gruesome tales from the Brothers Grimm and the riotously funny children?s favourite the Emperor's New Clothes.
Fairy tale fans can take a mystical journey into the weird and wonderful realm of the imagination at the Brewery this Christmas.
Children of all ages will be able to experience the icy blasts of a Norwegian winter and the grisly goings on in a wicked stepmother’s kitchen in this year’s Brewery Christmas show, Beasts and Beauties, by acclaimed poet Carol Ann Duffy.
Venue: Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE.
Time: Various.
Adm: £10.50.
Info: 01539 725133 / http://www.breweryarts.co.uk/
>> Derbyshire
Wed 7 Dec – Thurs 8 Jan 2012
DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT
Shipwrecked in Morocco, Dick and Tommy the Cat will need to come to the rescue of the Sultan but with a dastardly King Rat ducking, diving and conniving, it will take all of Tommy?s prowess to rid the country of rats.
Starring West End star & Just Good Friends actor Paul Nicholas as King Rat, Birds of a Feather and Grumpy Old Women actress Linda Robson as Fairy Bow Bells and Big Breakfast and Richard & Judy presenter Mike 'Squeaky' McClean as Idle Jack. We are also pleased to welcome back the return of Derby favourite Ian Good as Sarah the Cook and High 5's Luke Roberts as Dick Whittington.
Along side our handsome hero is a host of colourful characters waiting to entertain and enthral you all! Sarah the Cook will be dishing out huge helpings of comedy aided and abetted by the loveable Idle Jack, who will both join Dick, Tommy the Cat, the Captain and Mate on the good ship Saucy Sal as they set sail to discover unfound treasures.
Venue: Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH.
Time: Various.
Adm: £8 - £24, concs £9.50 – £22.
Info: http://www.derbylive.co.uk/
Sat 10 Dec – Sun 1 Jan 2012
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
Starring Kate Anthony (Aunty Pam from Coronation Street) as wicked Queen Belladonna, Ben Faulks (Mr Bloom from Cbeebies' Mr Bloom's Nursery) as Muddles and Olivia Sloyan ? fresh from the popular West End musical Blood Brothers ? as Snow White.
Venue: Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN.
Time; Various.
Adm: £15 - £19.
Info: http://www.buxton-opera.co.uk/
>> Devon
Sat 17 Dec – Sun 8 Jan 2012
DICK WHITTINGTON & HIS CAT
A pantomime with all the ingredients for a magical seasonal success. Starring Peter Duncan as King Rat, Daniel Oliver (Beauty and the Beast) as Dick, Andrea Sadler (Round the Horn Revisited) as Fairy Bow Belle and Kate Dinnen (Phantom of the Opera, Blood brothers) as the Cat.
The much-loved story tells of a lad from Exeter who sets off to London to seek his fortune. Along the way he must defeat King Rat and rescue his true love, Alice. The festive tale is told with merriment and melody- plus a big dollop of slapstick fun and silly sing-alongs!
That panto essential, Sarah the Cook, is played by Exeter’s favourite dame, the one and only Steve Bennett! The King Rat is played by panto legend and former Blue Peter star Peter Duncan!
Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BW.
Time: Various
Adm: From £15, concs from £13.
Info: 01392 665 938 / http://www.dick-whittington-exeter.co.uk/
Fri 9 Dec – Sun 1 Jan 2012
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
Favourite panto tale.
Venue: Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ TQ2 5EZ
Time: Various
Adm: From £16.
Info: http://www.princesstheatre.org.uk/
Fri 16 Dec – Sat 21 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
Opening at the Theatre Royal December 16 and closing January 21 Cinderella promises it all! Julian Clary, Keith Harris, Orvile & Cuddles are all gonna be appearing in it! So book NOW!
Venue: Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR
Time: Various.
Adm: From £12 Preview: From £10.
Info: http://www.theatreroyal.com/
Tues 27 Dec – Wed 28 Jan 2012
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Crashing into panto land this year with a big bang for 2011/2012, Fame Factory Spotlight will be delivering the giant of a pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk!!
Venue: Exmouth Pavillion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AZ.
Info: 01388 606 505 / http://www.famefactoryspotlight.co.uk/
>> Dorset
FEBRUARY 2012
Thurs 9 Feb – Sat 11 Feb 2012
TREASURE ISLAND
Traditional fun pantomime script provided by NODA.
Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "pirates and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881–82 under the title Treasure Island; or, the mutiny of the Hispaniola with Stevenson adopting the pseudonym Captain George North.
Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality — as seen in Long John Silver — unusual for children's literature then and now. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels.
Venue: Milborne St Andrew Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford, Dorset
DT11 0JX
Info: http://www.milborneplayers.org.uk/
>> Durham
Sat 3 Dec – Sun 15 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
Dancing on Ice and X Factor star Ray Quinn heads the cast alongside Emmerdale's Deena Payne and legendary comic Jimmy Cricket in Cinderella - the most popular and magical pantomime of them all!
The cast of Darlington’s spectacular family pantomime brought a little piece of early Christmas cheer when they visited the town to officially launch this year’s Civic Theatre production of Cinderella.
Ray Quinn, in the role of Prince Charming, has become one of the UK’s most high-profile performers since his appearance on the X Factor finals and winning Dancing on Ice. Deena Payne, known to millions of television viewers as the feisty postmistress Viv Hope in Emmerdale, plays Fairy Godmother. Emma Stephens will play opposite her Prince Charming, Ray Quinn, in the role of Cinderella.
Cinderella opens on Saturday 3 December 2011 and runs until Sunday 15 January 2012, so grab your seats early before they sell-out, otherwise not even your Fairy Godmother will be able to magic you a ticket for the Civic Theatre’s biggest pantomime yet!
Venue: Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Time: 7pm, 5pm.
Adm: £13.50 - £21
Info: http://www.darlingtonarts.co.uk/
Wed 7 Dec – Fri 23 Dec
CHARLIE AND LOLA'S BEST BESTEST PLAY
The stars of BBC TV & books by Lauren Child are brought to life by a magical mix of puppets, live action and music. Will Charlie ever get Lola to sleep, it won’t be easy the Tigers want their milk, and Lola thinks there is an ogre in the wardrobe!
Venue: ARC, Stockton Arts Centre, Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees TS18 1LL.
Time: Various
Adm: £9 - £10. Family of 4: £32 - £34.
Info: http://www.arconline.co.uk/
Thurs 1 Dec – Sat 7 Jan 2012
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
A dazzling, fun packed panto featuring the infamous, thundering voice of Brian Blessed. With plenty of audience participation, mayhem, magic and live music, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without it!
Venue: Gala Theatre, Millenium Place, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1WA
Time: Various
Adm: Various
Info: 0191 332 4041 / http://www.galadurham.co.uk/
>> East Sussex
Sat 10 Dec – Sat 31 Dec
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
Playing the Prince. Starring Sid Owen (Ricky from Eastenders) stars in this year’s Truly Wicked Pantomime!
Qdos Entertainment, the world’s biggest pantomime producer and the team behind last year’s record-breaking production of Cinderella, will stage Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this year.
Be assured of stunning costumes, fabulous sets, great songs and an abundance of comedy making Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs unmissable entertainment for all the family.
Venue: White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, Hastings, TN34 1JX.
Time: Various
Adm: From £13.00
Info: http://www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk/
>> East Yorkshire
Wed 14 Dec – Wed 4 Jan 2012
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
There will be plenty of slapstick and audience participation with Dame Trott and Daisy the Cow plus all the other essential pantomime ingredients, including dazzling sets and costumes, popular songs and show stopping dance routines. Paul Holman Associates return with one of the best loved traditional pantomimes.
With an amazing cast starring Charlie Dimmock as Fairy Organic, X factor’s Andy Steed, Ian Parkin from The Jonathan Ross Show and Britain’s Got Talent star Craig Harper.
Cheer on Jack, who with the help of magical beans climbs the beanstalk to the Giant’s castle in the sky to rescue his true love Princess Amelia
There will be plenty of slapstick and audience participation with Dame Trott and Daisy the Cow plus all the other essential pantomime ingredients, including dazzling sets and costumes, popular songs and show stopping dance routines.
With the emphasis firmly on the family entertainment that you have come to expect from a Spa pantomime we’ll make sure your Christmas is full of beans over the festive season after all Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a trip to the Spa Panto!
Venue: The Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington, YO15 3JH
Time: Various
Adm: £13.00
Info: http://www.thespabridlington.com/
>> Essex
Thurs 15 Dec – Sat 7 Jan 2012
SNOW WHITE
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, What's the best loved panto of them all?
This Christmas sees the arrival of professional production company Polka Dot Pantomimes to the Princes Theatre as they present the fairest panto of them all.
This Christmas sees the arrival of professional production company Polka Dot Pantomimes to the Princes Theatre as they present the fairest panto of them all. Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. This enchanting fairytal of magic and joy is the perfect festive treat for the whole family.
Alison Hammond (Star of ITV1's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and C4's Big Brother) as she makes everybody's dreams come true playing Fairy Fortune.
A magical family show!!
Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-On-Sea.
Time: 10am, 6pm, Matinee 2pm.
Adm: £11
Info: 01255 686 633 / http://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/tendringdc/leisure/arts+and+entertainment/princes+theatre/
Wed 30 Nov – Sun 1 Jan 2012
DICK WHITTINGTON
Towngate favourite Simon Fielding returns in Dick Whittington. Join Dick and his friends as they head to London in this incredible live show. Don?t miss out on this all singing, all dancing extravaganza.
Venue: Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1DW
Time: Various
Adm: From £14.50, Preview: £10
Info: 01268 465 465 / http://www.basildon.gov.uk/towngate
Thurs 1 Dec – Sat 3 Dec
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
RODS presents this well loved pantomime for all the family.
Venue: The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED
Time: 7.30pm, 1pm, 6pm.
Adm: £10, concs £8.
Info: 01268 771 751 / http://www.themillhall.co.uk/
Fri 2 Dec – Mon 2 Jan 2012
SLEEPING BEAUTY
One from the Heart in association with the Chelmsford Civic Theatre present Sleeping Beauty, the Spellbinding Family Pantomime.
Venue: Civic Theatre Chelmsford, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG.
Time: 6pm, One evening 7pm.
Adm: £8.50 - £18.00.
Info: 01245 606 505 / http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/theatres
Sat 3 Dec – Sat 14 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
No more scrubbing for Cinders - she's off to The Ball and you're invited! Join the Ugly Sisters, silly Buttons and our brave heroine on a magical, rags to riches adventure as the Fairy Godmother turns her into a dazzling beauty fit for a Prince.
Venue: Queen's Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1QT
Time: Various
Adm: £14, £19.50
Info: http://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/
Sat 17 Dec – Sun 22 Jan 2012
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Meet Buttercup the cow and shed a tear as the Trotts send their beloved bovine to market. Cheer, boo and laugh your way through this traditional family pantomime. A wonderful treat for everyone, from 4 to 104!
Venue: Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 1BT
Time: Various
Adm: From £11.50
Info: 0208 553 4466 / http://www.kenneth-more-theatre.co.uk/
Wed 21 Dec – Sat 24 Dec
CINDERELLA AND THE GARDEN OF JEWELS
The award winning Essex Group presents a new version of a well loved tale. Fun for all the family!
Venue: Witham Public Hall, Witham, Essex CM8 2DY
Time: 3pm, 7pm except 24th (1pm)
Adm: From £10, concs £8
Info: http://www.thesxgroup.co.uk/
JANUARY 2012
Wed 18 Jan – Sat 21 Jan 2012
ROBIN HOOD
Will Robin save the day and rescue Marion from the Sheriff? Will Friar Tuck sell any sweets? Will anyone look good in tights? Fun for all the family!
Venue: William Loveless Hall, High Street, Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7 9AB
Time: 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Info: wivpantogroup@googlemail.com
>> Gloucestershire
Fri 25 Nov – Sun 8 Jan 2012
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
The Everyman is proudly presenting a GIANT of a pantomime this year - Jack and the Beanstalk.
The traditional show will feature some familiar faces from previous record-breaking pantos including William Elliott as the Dame and Kelli Maybank as Jack. This year we also welcome Emma Samms as the Good Fairy. Emma will be remembered from television series such as Dynasty and General Hospital. It promises to be packed with songs, laughs, slapsticks a giant, a hero, a beautiful girl or two and even a comedy cow!
Emma Samms, star of hit TV shows Dynasty and General Hospital plays the Good Fairy.
Venue: Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1HQ
Time: Various.
Adm: Various.
Info: 01242 572 573 / http://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/
JANUARY 2012
Thurs 12 Jan – Sun 15 Jan 2012
DICK WHITTINGTON
The tale of the local lad from Gloucestershire and his faithful cat Tommy who set off for London in search of fame and fortune.
Venue: The Bacon Theatre, Dean Close School, Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE
Time: 2.30pm, 7pm.
Adm: £8 - £11.
Info: 01242 258 002 / http://www.bacontheatre.co.uk/
Sat 14 Jan – Sat 21 Jan 2012
SNOW WHITE
Magic Mirror tells Queenie that Snow White is more fair and, upset, tells her Gladiators to kill her! They let her go and she is taken in by the Dwarves. The deceived Queen tempts her with a poisoned apple and must be revived.
Venue: Lister Hall, Long Street, Dursley GL11 4JB
Time: 2.30pm, 7.30pm.
Adm: £8 - £32.
Info: 07890 203 318 / http://www.the-dods.com/
Mon 30 Jan – Sat 4 Feb 2012
ROBIN HOOD
Robin Hood written by Bob Heather & Cheryl Barrett. Directed by Janet Close. Fun for all the family.
Venue: The Victoria Hall, Victoria Street, Bourton-On-The-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BU
Adm: £6 - £8
Info: 07799 546 226 / http://bourtonpantogroup.com/
>> Hampshire
Fri 9 Dec – Sat 14 Jan 2012
PETER PAN
Starring Les Dennis as Smee, the dashing Ben Richards as the dastardly Captain Hook, and Lucy Benjamin as Mrs Darling.
From the Producers of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wizard of Oz, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical and 2010's smash hit Aladdin comes a brand new production of the much beloved Peter Pan.
With stunning sets, sensational flying sequences, a brand new score and a sprinkling of fairy dust this exciting new production stars award winning musical theatre actor Daniel Boys as Peter Pan, Les Dennis as Smee, the dashing Ben Richards as the dastardly Captain Hook, and Lucy Benjamin as Mrs Darling.
The enchanting tale of Peter Pan follows the boy who won’t grow up through his encounter with the Darling family and his adventures through Neverland. A story of courage, friendship, loyalty, good and evil and of course fairies, this really is the show for all the family for Christmas 2011.
Venue: The Mayflower, Commercial Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1GE
Time: 5pm, 7pm, 7.30pm.
Adm: £14 – £27.50.
Info: http://www.mayflower.org.uk/
Wed 7 Dec 2011 – Sun 1 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
The traditional fun filled family panto! Starring: From Coronation Street Tracy Shaw, From Hollyoaks Marcus Patrick, From Emmerdale Stuart Wade, From Last of the Summer Wine Tom Owen, From Emmerdale Leah Bracknell
Venue: King's Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants. PO5 2QJ
Time: 11am, 2pm, 7pm.
Adm: £12.50 – £22.50.
Info: 02392 828 282 / http://www.kings-southsea.com/
Thurs 8 Dec – Mon 2 Jan 2012
PETER PAN
Starring Ben-Ryan Davies (Waterloo Road) as Peter Pan, Peter Hillier (Cbeebies' Boogie Beebies) as Smee and Gary Turner (Emmerdale) who returns to The Anvil as Captain Hook.
Venue: The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Time: 10am, 2pm, 2.30pm, 6pm.
Adm: £13.50 - £21.50.
Info: 01256 844 244 / http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/
Tues 13 Dec – Thurs 15 Dec
SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
BTEC First and second year student production. Written and directed by Ian Rowsell
The Hub Theatre, City College, Chapel Road, Southampton SO14 5GL
Time: 2pm, 7.30pm.
Adm: £5, concs £3.50.
Info: 02380 577 651 / http://www.southampton-city.ac.uk/hubtheatre/
Fri 16 Dec – Sun 18 Dec
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Sleeping Beauty is Starburst?s 21st Panto.
Venue: St Nicholas Theatre, Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 0RF.
Time: 2.30pm, 4pm, 7.30pm.
Adm: £13, concs £10.
Info: 07011 000 782 / http://www.starburst.ticketsource.co.uk/
JANUARY 2012
Fri 13 Jan – Sat 21 Jan 2012
CINDERELLA
A fun filled traditional family pantomime of Cinderella by new playwright, Ben Crocker. Bursting with song, colour, slapstick, magic & plenty of audience participation. Not to be missed!
Venue: Petersfield Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EA.
Time: 2pm, 6pm, 7.30pm.
Info: 01730 268 829 / http://www.wintonplayers.org.uk/
FEBRUARY 2012
Fri 27 Jan – Sun 5 Feb 2012
THE SNOW QUEEN
Phoenix Players presents this years panto extravaganza: The Snow Queen!
Venue: St Peter's Theatre, Fraser Road, Southsea PO5 1EE. Book before 31/12/2011 for special price of £4 per ticket.
Time: 2.30pm, 7.30pm.
Adm: £7, conc £5.
Info: 0845 2939 350 / http://www.phoenixpanto.co.uk/
>> Herefordshire
Fri 9 Dec - 1 Jan 2012
ALADDIN
This year, the same team that got Cinders to the ball in the nick of time, are bringing a funky, fun-filled, fab-tastic version of Aladdin into our super theatre.
This professional pantomime is a spectacular blend of new and old, full of hilarious and spooky characters, tons of music, loads of dancing and a lamp-full of laughs!
Under the city of cities, in the cave of caves, sits the lamp of lamps. And what is SO special about this particular lamp? One rub and you’ll find out! And who wants this lamp? Only Abanazaar, the most powerful sorcerer in the land and he will do anything (and I mean anything!) to get his hands on that lamp.
So come and join us at Twankeys – the best nightclub in Old Peking! - as Aladdin is tempted by Abanazaar to riches beyond his wildest dreams and ends up on an adventure that takes him into a world of magic, mirth and mayhem.
A fabulous new, funky, fun filled seventies style show for all the family, Aladdin will be a true Christmas treat for kids of all ages!
Venue: Hertford Theatre, Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS
Time: Varies
Adm: £15:00 Adults, conc £13, Family Ticket - 2 Adults and 2 Children - £46.
Info: Website http://www.hertfordtheatre.com/
Fri 25 Nov – Sat 7 Jan 2012
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Once upon a time, in a land far away, a Princess lived in a magical castle where faries bestowed her with gifts. But someone forgot to invite the wickedest fairy of them all.
Venue: The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR.
Time: Various.
Adm: £10.50 - £17.
Info: http://www.courtyard.org.uk/.
Sun 25 Nov – Sat 31 Dec 2011
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Join Jack, Dame Trott and Buttercup the cow on the most giant adventure of all in this brand-new show, packed with laughter, popular tunes and a never-ending beanstalk.
Venue: Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
Info: Website http://www.watfordtheatre.co.uk/
Thurs 8 Dec - 31st Dec 2011
CINDERELLA
The X Factor & G4 singing sensation Jonathan Ansell brings all the charm and charisma needed for a dashing Prince in search of the girl who's foot fits the glass slipper.
Venue: Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1EH
Info: Website http://www.watersmeet.co.uk/
Thurs 8 Dec - 1 Jan 2012
ALADDIN
Writer and Director Michael Courtney has pulled it out of the bag again featuring another magical production with great songs, gorgeous costumes, side splitting comedy and fabulous characters.
Venue: Hawthorne Theatre, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6AE
Info: Website http://www.hawthornetheatre.co.uk/
Fri 9 Dec - 31 Dec 2011
SLEEPING BEAUTY
This panto really does have the X Factor starring X Factor finalists 'Same Difference'. Lots of songs, dance, comedy and mayhem in this sensational fun filled pantomime! Book early to ensure best seats in the house!
Venue: Broxbourne Civic Hall, High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8BE
Info: 01992 441 946 / http://www.broxbourne.gov.uk/
Fri 9 Dec - 2 Jan 2012
ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOOD
The same production team as last year return to the Rhodes to bring you more merry magic and mayhem this Christmas. Come along and cheer on Robin and his band of Merry Men as he sets out to save the babes and win the hand of Maid Marion.
Venue: Rhodes, 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 3JG
Info: Website http://www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk/
Sat 10 Dec 2011 - 1 Jan 2012
JACK & THE BEANSTALK
Traditional fun filled family pantomime produced by Jordan Productions.
Venue: Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2HN.
Info: Website http://www.wyllyottscentre.co.uk/
Sat 10 Dec 2011 -1 Jan 2012
SLEEPING BEAUTY
An extremely popular traditional pantomime, including all your favourite comic characters such as Nanny Annie and Lester the Jester! Follow the adventures of a brave prince as he travels to rescue his beautiful princess from a wicked spell.
Venue: The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL.
Info: Website http://www.radlettcentre.co.uk/
Sat 17 Dec - 31st Dec 2011
CINDERELLA
Cinders is off to the ball but will she be home before midnight?
Venue: Barn Theatre, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6ST.
Info: Website http://www.barntheatre.co.uk/
Tues 27 Dec 2011 - 1 Jan 2012
SLEEPING BEAUTY
The King and Queen have been blessed with a beautiful daughter, Rose. Her three aunts, Peaches, Pixie and Fifi Trixabelle arrive to present her with gifts but before FT can bestow hers, the evil Magnificent swoops in to cast an evil spell.
Venue: Plinston Hall, oadway, Letchworth Garden City
Info: Website http://www.plinston.com/
JANUARY 2012
Fri 6 Jan - 14 Jan 2012
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
It is time to book for another Giant Panto from the 2007 10 NODA local panto winner. Lots of fun, a large cast, costumes, scenery, plenty of music and dance make it ideal for all the family and as an outing for larger parties.
Venue: Broxbourne Civic Theatre, Civic Hall, High Street, Hoddesdon
Info: Website http://www.panto.org.uk/
Wed 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2012
ROBIN HOOD
This year’s HDOS traditional pantomime offers once again the fabulous mix of comedy, colourful costumes and memorable musical numbers. Prices.
Venue: Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS.
Time: 2pm & 7pm
Adm: from £10, families £38, group discounts.
Info: Website http://www.hertfordpanto.com/
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