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Box Office: 01355 248669 / 01355 261000 or www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk Block booking discounts available! Tickets: £15.00 / £12.00 (concession) / 10% discount on groups of 10+ £8.00 on Wednesday 22 and Tuesday 28 November £15.00/£12.00 concession
Wednesday 22nd - Saturday 25th November and Tuesday 28th November - Saturday 2nd December 2023 Time: 7.30pm / Saturdays at 1.00pm and 5.00pm
Snow White is returning home. The King is delighted but the evil Queen Drusilla is not happy with the Magic Mirror and hatches a plot to get rid of Snow White. Will she succeed? Hopefully, with help from a band of foresters and a chorus of local children, there will be a happy ending. Come along to boo the baddies, cheer the goodies, and have panto-tastic fun for all the family!
Mon 27th November 2023 - Sat 2nd December 2023 7:45pm
God of Carnage concerns two sets of parents; the son of one couple has hurt the son of the other couple at a public park.
The parents meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner, but the meeting quickly devolves into chaos...
Tue 28 Nov - Sat 2 Dec Various Times Time: Various Times
Alan Menkin is famous for writing the music to Disney‘s The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. Now, he brings his fantastic score to this amazing Christmas tale, brought to stage from the company that produced the Award-winning OLIVER! The Musical in November 2022 and the smash hit Grease The Musical. Ebenezer Scrooge has a deep dislike of mankind, but one Christmas Eve, he is visited by three ghosts who warn him of the consequences of the suffering that he has caused. Will he join them, or will he mend his ways? This hilarious and heart warming story will definitely start off your Christmas with cheer.
'I just think it's, you know, important to look at the good things that are happening as well.' In the cramped, crumbling Brightline office, four volunteers spend a few hours every Tuesday night on the phone telling strangers that everything is going to be okay. As the outside world disintegrates, they teeter on the edge of their own personal catastrophes. Their hopes and fears become entangled as they try, desperately, to connect with the callers and with each other. Described as 'hilariously bleak', 'desperately funny' and 'ultimately hopeful' (and it is all of those things!), this 2019 play is about the struggle for optimism and community amid the chaos of a world falling apart.
“Don’t, Jo. It’s so… boyish!” Meet Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, the four March sisters, who are our Little Women. Let Sharnbrook Mill Theatre transport you to the 1860s when young ladies were meant to do as they were told and behave in a certain genteel way, only Jo has other ideas. This classic, much-moved play, set during the American Civil War, will lead you on a journey through the March family’s lives as they navigate friendship, love, loss, romance, sadness, happiness and financial difficulties. But one thing endures throughout: their love for each other. See how the sisters adapt to life’s challenges, but on their terms, even if not everyone agrees. Condoleezza Hankins, its 20-year-old director, says “Little Women is a story that I and so many love. It is filled with such depth and meaning, with morals we can all still relate to today. “My vision is to capture those moments that make us fall in love with the characters and make us desperate to know how their side of the story ends. “I hope we can put on a piece where we can all smile, laugh and cry together!”
THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY'S PRODUCTION OF 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL'
Author: David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr Directed by Rob Phillips
West Midlands
Venue: Highbury Theatre Centre, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5HD
Box Office: TicketSource Tickets: £12 (£11 concessions) plus £2 if not already a centre/audience member for the 2023/24 season
28 November 7:30 pm - 9 December 7:30 pm
Bring tissues again for more tears of laughter
In a festive mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society present their stage version of A Christmas Carol. Playing ghosts, Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and some less familiar characters, their enthusiasm cannot disguise the sheer awfulness of the production.
Wednesday 29th November 2023 until Saturday 2nd December 2023
A festive tale of redemption and compassion. The much loved Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man who transforms his miserly ways after four ghostly visits one Christmas Eve. Weeknight Doors Open 6:45PM - Performances Start at 7:15PM PROMPT Weekend Doors Open 5:30PM - Performance start at 6:00PM PROMPT Ticket Prices: Adult: £8.00 / Child (Under 16): £6.00
Set to a backdrop of 1950s America, White Christmas (the musical) tells the tale of two old army buddies turned Broadway stars, Bob Wallace and Phil Davies, as they smittenly follow the singing Haynes Sisters to a lodge in Vermont for Christmas, help them put on a special Christmas show, and maybe find love along the way! The story takes a surprising turn when Bob and Phil discover that the lodge is owned by their former army general - and he is desperate need of their help. A tale of love and friendship to light up your Christmas this year, featuring many fabulous songs - including Sisters, Blue Skies and, of course, White Christmas. It’s a timeless comedy, to warm hearts of all ages. Legendary composer and lyricist Irving Berlin's musical prowess is on full display throughout the show with great toe-tapping rhythms, mesmerising melodies and memorable lyrics. 2023 marks an exciting chapter for the award-winning Ruislip Operatic Society, commemorating our centenary year. We hope you join us for what promises to be an amazing show, celebrating the past century together whilst excitedly looking forward to the next 100 years.
Wednesday 29th November 7.30pm £20 Thursday 30th November 7.30pm £21.50 Friday 1st December 8:00pm £21.50 Saturday 2nd December 2.00pm Matinée £20 Saturday 2nd December 7.30pm £22 Sunday 3rd December 1.30pm Matinée £20
Join us for a magical adventure in our pantomime production of Sleeping Beauty! Experience the enchanting tale of the beautiful princess cursed by a wicked fairy and the brave prince who must break the spell with a kiss. With dazzling costumes, breathtaking choreography, hilarious comedy and of course your talented British Airways Cabin Crew, this show is perfect for the whole family. Don't miss out on this timeless classic - book your tickets now and be swept away by the wonder and whimsy of Sleeping Beauty.
Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb An unexpected delight: A handsome, tasteful, snazzily staged outpouring of song and dance that celebrates all the virtues of the Kander-Ebb catalogue
New York Times The World Goes 'Round is a brilliantly constructed revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony award-winning team of musical theatre collaborators Kander and Ebb, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. The revue takes its title from a tune the songwriting team wrote for Liza Minnelli to sing in the film New York, New York. Filled with humour, romance, drama and nonstop melody from Cabaret to Chicago, the 5 strong cast and live orchestra feature unforgettable gems, including 'Maybe This Time', 'Cabaret' and 'New York, New York', seamlessly interwoven into a passionate evening of musical theatre.
It's Christmas Eve 1843 and three hapless ghosts have been sent on a mission to save the soul of Ebeneezer Scrooge, proprietor of the local workhouse. But Ms. Havisham and her evil henchmen Sykes and Madgwick have designs on stealing his amassed fortune. It's up to Dame Cratchit, Oliver, Dodger and a host of workhouse irregulars to foil their dastardly plans. What is the dark secret Jacob Marley has been keeping all these years? Who is Mr Waddles? What on earth has this all got to do with chain of burger joints? You'll have to come along and find out. Prepare yourself for a fun filled tangle of time travelling tribulations.
30th November, 1st December, and 2nd December, 2023 Doors open at 7:00 PM Show starts promptly at 7:45 PM
The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are summoned by a newspaper notice to the house of Letitia Blacklock, anticipating a murder game. But things become too real when someone is shot dead.
Venue: Writtle Village Hall, 18, The Green, Writtle, CM1 3DU
Box Office: TicketSource or phone 00336663366 (there is a £2 fee for phone bookings) Adults £10 : Children up to 14 £6 : Includes free programme
30th November - 2nd December 7:30pm Sat Mat 2:30pm
Writtle CARDS bring you another smash-hit pantomime, guaranteed to sell out like last year's. Jack Smallwood and his mum are in a desperate situation: it hasn't rained for months, Clarabelle the Cow isn't giving any milk, and they owe rent to wicked Lord Grasper. To add to their woes, the lord is cutting down the Great Green Forest, making the climate even worse! How can the mysterious Wise Woman's organic bean make any difference? Can Jack ever learn about the science of nature and change their fortunes? A totally original reworking of a beloved tale, with ten cracking new songs. This is a genuinely home grown panto, which will be enjoyed by the whole family. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A BSL SIGNED PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY EVENING ONLY
Posted 04/11/2023
West Moors Drama Society
Lies, Spies & Apple Pies
Dorset
Venue: West Moors Memorial Hall, West Moors, Dorset BH22 0HZ
Box Office: Tickets on the door £9 or in advance from Dixon Kelley Estate Agents, West Moors
30 Nov - 2 Dec 2023 7:45pm
It is 1948, a quiet, rural village somewhere in England. Celia, Ronnie & Maggie are laying low until their errant husbands are released from prison where they are serving a sentence for robbery. The ladies long to return to the Champagne lifestyle they previously enjoyed and miss the bright lights of city life but they must be patient. Now the war is over a peaceful calm has settled on this idyllic village until the arrival of some new residents and lies are uncovered, secrets revealed...can anyone be trusted to be telling the truth?
Author: Music by Frederick Loewe, books and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture of ‘Pygmalion’.
School of Rock follows one of life's losers - Dewey Finn.
A mid 30's, out of work, wannabe Rock Star, Dewey doesn't have much going for him, and his roommate's girlfriend can't wait to get rid of the freeloader. His life takes a turn when he answers a call meant for his roommate and finds himself working as a substitute teacher in a high-profile private school. With no teaching qualifications Dewey decides to teach the only thing he knows - Rock and Roll! Can he turn these kids into the Rock Stars he always wished he could be? Find out with the fun and uplifting School of Rock! Flashing Lights, Smoke/Haze machine Parental discretion advised due to a few instances of minor swear words
Fri 1st December 2023 - Sun 10th December 2023 times vary
The Grinch has been banished from the town of Whoville, but he eventually returns to wreak his revenge. Armed with the Harry Potter Big Book Of Magic Spells and masquerading as Santa Claus, he sets out to cause mayhem and ruin Christmas. Santa enlists the Snow Queen's help, to save Christmas. However, the Grinch is finally won over by the wide-eyed innocence of a kind young girl, and a little help from the Spirit of Christmas. A parody of the famous character created by Dr Seuss, woven into a traditional British-style pantomime.
BAOS Youth is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for our autumn youth revue show, Take the Lead!
Devised by BAOS Youth Chair Frankie Duddridge and MD Will Peters, join BAOS Youth as they take the spotlight with a selection of seldom-heard leading songs. Enjoy the wonders of less-conventional musical theatre numbers, where all our young performers take the leading roles! Featuring songs from newer shows such as Newsies, &Juliet and Groundhog Day along with classics like Pippin, Godspell and A Chorus Line, we are really looking forward to bringing this show to the stage! The hall will feature a mix of table and stall seating - all will be unreserved and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is a full, original uncut text production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, performed within a post-apocalyptic setting, Suitable for all ages. Shakespeare's classic drama of ambition, power and fate, first thought to be performed in 1606, is now brought to life in a dramatic new adaptation performing the original text, set in a post-World War 3, near-future wasteland. Performed by a professional cast of locally based actors this production will tour across South Devon, from November 2023, and well into 2024. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's best known dramas, alongside King Lear, Orthello, Hamlet, and Romeo & Juliet. It tells the tale of a Scottish war hero, who, tempted by ambition and power, and supernatural whisperings, and manipulated by his wife, begins a series of murders, to take and hold the throne. Returning home from war, Macbeth encounters three mysterious women, whose prophecy of kingship, sets in motion his ambition, and ultimately his fall into madness and blood. This production design combines the dark aftermarth of a nuclear WW3, the exotic of the supernatural, and dramatic lighting, with immersive soundscapes to create Macbeths world in a new vision of the drama. Months of intensive rehearsal and preparation are taking place to prepare the show ahead of the tour. The company are also bringing the show to schools and classes as well, and streaming the production globally. The South Devon Players previously performed this show in 2019 on tour around the southwest show streamed worldwide, winning theatre awards in New York.
Ladies and Gentlemen, for one night, and one night only, Chatsworth Players will be performing our spectacular Old Time Music Hall in aid of Diabetes UK.
Our very own vibrant, lively and welcoming Master of Ceremonies will be hosting the evening, guaranteeing a great time is had by all, supported by live piano from our Magnificent Musical Maestro, Melvyn! Together, they will be introducing a wonderful variety of superb performances throughout the evening, guaranteed to enthral and entertain you. There will be something for everyone from Victorian Melodramas, to comedy monologues, to some of the best songs from the musicals; Oliver!, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, Calamity Jane and many, many more. We have many amazing raffle prizes so bring cash for tickets, and there will be a bar throughout the evening. This show is not to be missed and will be a terrific way to start to the festive season.
This pantomime tells the story of Red Riding Hood celebrating her eighteenth birthday.
Having been given a red hooded cape by Mary, Prince Colin by Royal decree has decided that instead of using her name, Lucy, she will be called Red Riding Hood. By coincidence the May Day fair also falls on Red Riding Hood’s birthday, and she is crowned the Queen of May. In the meantime, Dolly Shufflebucket has rent problems and her son, Simple Simon, doesn’t help the situation. Baron Oompah tries to be heavy handed with Dolly as he has employed Chiff and Chaff as his henchmen. Things all go awry and through a little con trick, Dolly has paid her rent without parting with any money. Whilst all this normal village life is going on, the Demon wolf, Charley is stalking about. He is a master of disguise and throughout changes his image from being a shoemaker, Lady Flippit, an old crippled woman, through all of which you can still see it’s Charley, as well as being himself! Fairy Diamonte has the solution and has charged Red Riding Hood’s cloak with a protective power, but only when she is wearing it. To slay the demon Wolf Fairy Diamonte, instructs that the magic Golden Axe is to be found as one blow with it will destroy Charley the Wolf forever! And so, Prince Colin sends Jasper the woodcutter on a quest to find this Golden Axe so the deed can be done. Will all be resolved? One thing is for certain, boy meets girl and a life of happy ever after ensues. *NB - Sunday 3rd December matinee is a relaxed performance and Tuesday 5th December will be our signed performance (BSL).*
This Christmas, get ready for cats, rats and watery splats as The Young Theatre Company present their purr-fect panto that’s paved with gold... Dick Whittington!
When Dick and his furry friend Tommy The TikTok Tomcat arrive in London, they find the city infested with rotten rodents under the command of the terrifying tyrant, Queen Rat! Join Dick, Tommy and their crazy new friends on a swashbuckling adventure as they sail the high seas to tropical islands and battle the evil Queen Rat herself! This rags to riches tale is brought magically to life by a talented cast of 200 young performers including special guests Zebra Studios and the fabulous Jack Charlesworth as dippy Dame Dotty McDonut! Stuffed with with music and laughter, it’s the PURR-fect panto for the whole family!
Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the arrogant Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy? At Stamford Arts Centre Theatre from 5th - 9th and 14th - 16th December 2023. This amateur production of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Bella Manningham, once a beauty but now pallid and withdrawn, suffers from what she believes are the early stages of insanity. Her husband, Jack Manningham, struggles to help her, and spends his evenings out on the town in order to cope. Bella evidently misplaces items from time to time, some of which are gifts from her husband. Because she cannot remember moving or misplacing these items, she thinks she is going crazy. But what of the dimming lights and footsteps heard within the house while her husband is away? Are these simply a figment of her delusional mind?
6th - 9th Dec 2023 Evenings 7:30pm, Saturday Matinee at 2:30pm
Two of the most famous lines in English literature bookend Dicken’s epic and magnificent novel A Tale of Two Cities.
It begins “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” and is a tale of love – requited and unrequited, of loyalty, of spies and treachery, of fear and courage, all set against the harsh background of the French Revolution. This wonderful stage adaptation of Dickens’ sweeping story is told by the proprietors and customers of a coaching inn – they transform the coach yard into the Bastille prison, the London home of Dr Manette, the road to Dover and the Defarge wine shop in Paris. In the shadow of Madame Guillotine, Lucie and her father fight to save the life of her husband, Charles Darnay, incarcerated as an enemy of the state. Meanwhile, Madame Defarge knits the names of all transgressors into a long, long scarf that she will use to bring them to their dreadful end. Sidney Carton, a clever and professionally successful, but dissolute fellow, has always loved Lucie so much that he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice, giving us the extraordinary final line: “It is a far, far better thing that I do. It is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known.”
Box Office: Tickets are priced £7 for adults or £4 for children. Seats may be booked by calling Pam on 01603 783809, Margaret on 07919 583328 or in person at the Hemsby Post Office.
Thursday 7th December 2023, Friday 8th December 2023, Saturday 9th December 2023 (matinee and evening shows) and Sunday 10TH December 2023 (matinee) Evening shows commence at 7pm. Matinees are starting at 2pm on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday
Aladdin is the classic story of a poor boy who works in a laundrette, along with his mother Widow Twankey, and his older brother, Wishee Washee. But poverty doesn’t stop Aladdin’s dreams of one day marrying the beautiful Princess Jasmine. The evil Abanazar arrives looking for a young boy to help him retrieve a magic lamp holding a powerful Genie, that has been hidden away in a cave for a thousand years. Aladdin agrees to help him in return for making him rich enough to marry the Princess. Will Aladdin’s dream of marrying Princess Jasmine actually come true? With lavish settings and colourful costumes, the Encore Theatre Company can promise a spectacular show. The Company are once again pleased to support ‘Sunbeams’ a Norfolk-based charity for children and young people with Autism.
History claims that Queen Elizabeth I requested this play after seeing one of the leads, Sir John Falstaff (the fat knight!), in Henry IV and wanted to see him falling in love. Falstaff arrives in Windsor very short on money. He decides that, to obtain financial advantage, he will court two wealthy married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. Falstaff decides to send the women identical love letters and asks his servants - Pistol and Nym - to deliver them to the wives. When they refuse, Falstaff sacks them, and, in revenge, the men tell the husbands Ford and Page of Falstaff's intentions. Page is not concerned, but the jealous Ford persuades the Host of the Garter Inn to introduce him to Falstaff as a 'Master Brook' so that he can find out Falstaff's plans. Doors open at 7.10pm with the show starting at 7.30pm. A bar will be operating before the show and in the interval selling beers, wine, soft drinks, crisps and sweets. Cash and card accepted.
Venue: St George's Church Hall, Waterlooville PO7 7EH
Box Office: Tickets: £8 or £5 for under 16s. Available on the door or from TicketSource or 07918 215947 Park in the Town Centre (Iceland) car park
7, 8, 9 December 2023 at 7.30pm
An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock's Victorian house. The victim is not one of the house's several occupants, but an unexpected and unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death, a determined inspector grimly following the twists and turns, and Miss Marple on hand to provide the final solution at some risk to herself in a dramatic confrontation just before the final curtain.
Christmas 1884. Sir Simon, the Ghost Of Canterville Chase, is enjoying playing tricks on the housekeeper until his fun is rudely interrupted by an American family intent on buying the ancestral home. Will Sir Simon ever have a peaceful Christmas again? Oscar Wilde's humorous short story was first published in 1887 and has been adapted for the stage and screen several times. An amateur production by arrangement with Stagescripts Ltd
CAST Theatre Company's 2023 pantomime Rapunzel is back in our usual pre-Christmas slot.
Join us as we take a journey with Rapunzel, a Princess stolen from her Royal parents and kept locked away for 18 years by the baddie, Gothel and her wicked pet, Waylon. Who will be her saviour, and who else will we meet along the way? Only one way to find out! Tickets are £12 adults, £10 concessions and £8 children Why not take advantage of our early bird discount to received 10% off your booking when purchasing before the 6th November?
Afternoon performances (2pm): Sat 9 December and Sun 10 December Sat 16 December and Sun 17 December Sat 23 December Evening performances (7pm): Thur 7 to Sat 9 December Thur 14 to Sat 16 December (Relaxed performance 14 Dec) Wed 20 to Fri 22 December
Our traditional family packed panto will have children of all ages laughing and giggling in the aisles.
The perfect way to get your festive season underway. Early booking is advised as all dates sell out fast.
Following on from our hugely successful production of Dracula, (there’s no rest for the wicked!), we are busy rehearsing for our Christmas show which involves performances from both HAG and HAG Rocks!
Lots of festive tunes and a short Christmas play are being prepared for our audience’s delight and entertainment, to ensure that it will be the season to be jolly! All our shows have a licensed bar serving alcohol, soft drinks, snacks and tea and coffee will also be available. Seating is around tables to make for a more comfortable experience.
Box Office: Tickets from library or via TicketSource Includes light supper.
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December 2023 7:30pm
Robin Hoodie and his Merry People have a problem! So successful have they been in robbing the rich to give to the poor, there are no poor anymore! Bored almost to death, Alan a-dale, the resident minstrel organizes snail races; Friar Tuckin dreams of his next meal; Robin is ensuring his horse is kept off the menu; and Mad Marion is bossing them all about. Throw in an invisible forest sprite, the devious Sheriff of Nottingham, the treacherous Prioress of Kirklees, Pitkin an innumerate peasant, and you have a recipe for mayhem - and murder!
Posted 25/10/2023
University of Essex Choir
A Baroque Christmas Spectacular
Essex
Venue: Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall, University of Essex, Colchester campus
Conducted by Ben Vonberg-Clark the programme includes festive music from Buxtehude, Charpentier, Pergolesi/Durante and Purcell.
The Wivenhoe Youth Choir will also be performing a modern take on Christmas music in the second half.
The theft of a single rose has monstrous consequences for Beauty and her father. Because this is no ordinary rose...and this is no ordinary fairy tale. Narrated by a pair of mischievous fairies, a very helpful Rabbit, and a Thoughtsnatcher machine, this timeless story is sure to surprise, delight and enchant.
Wednesday 13th December - Friday 22nd December* Matinee performances 16th & 17th December, Main Stage: 7.30pm Matinee performances, 3pm *(no performance on 18th December)
Lerner & Loewe’s much-loved, multi award-winning musical brought to our Putney stage! A chance meeting between two noted British linguists, Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Hugh Pickering, leads to a wager that will test Higgins' skills. After they hear a cockney flower girl in the street, Higgins makes a bet with Pickering that he can transform the girl, Eliza Doolittle into a refined lady that could convince anyone that she was a 'proper lady'. After some hesitation, Eliza agrees to become their test case, and as we see the relationships between the trio develop and grow, the question becomes 'who is really being transformed?' Boasting a score including the classic songs I Could Have Danced All Night, Get Me to the Church on Time, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, On the Street Where You Live, The Rain in Spain, and I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.
Box Office: TicketSource Admission £12/£40 family ticket
14-16 December 7.30pm Saturday Matinee 2.30pm
Our pantomime for 2023 is an original story which takes place in the mid 1930’s aboard a luxury liner as she sets sail with her crew,
led by Captain Roger Hornblower, and carrying a mixed bag of passengers: a wealthy heiress, a European prince, a scandalous novelist, a mysterious stowaway and a smoking hot house band. With a full supporting cast of cruise passengers, sailors, dancers, islanders and sea creatures (well, it is panto), AHOY is a hilarious, refreshing romp and a must-see for everyone who loves panto, and those who think they don’t.
Author: Katrina and Nathan Rowland and directed by Emma Loring
Essex
Venue: Goldhanger Village Hall
Box Office: madds.co.uk/tix Tickets: Adults – £10 Concesssions (Under 16/Over 60) – £7 Please note a £1 booking fee will be added to cover transaction costs.
15th-17th December times vary
This wonderful story follows the life of Princess Aurora. Who was cursed at her christening by an evil Fairy, cursed to prick her finger on a spindle and die on her 18th birthday, but the 3 good fairies saved the day by wishing Aurora to sleep for 100 years and await a prince to rescue her. The evil fairy nightshade will stop at nothing and ensures no one will ever rescue the princess and the entire kingdom, all of whom slipped into the same sleep. So, with the kingdom surrounded by an enchanted forest, it’s up to Prince Philip De Toblerone and his trusty stead Thunderclap to come and save the day. Can they do it? This magical story will take you on an adventure, so come along to cheer and boo our fabulous pantomime characters.
This is a full, original uncut text production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth, performed within a post-apocalyptic setting, Suitable for all ages. Shakespeare's classic drama of ambition, power and fate, first thought to be performed in 1606, is now brought to life in a dramatic new adaptation performing the original text, set in a post-World War 3, near-future wasteland. Performed by a professional cast of locally based actors this production will tour across South Devon, from November 2023, and well into 2024. Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's best known dramas, alongside King Lear, Orthello, Hamlet, and Romeo & Juliet. It tells the tale of a Scottish war hero, who, tempted by ambition and power, and supernatural whisperings, and manipulated by his wife, begins a series of murders, to take and hold the throne. Returning home from war, Macbeth encounters three mysterious women, whose prophecy of kingship, sets in motion his ambition, and ultimately his fall into madness and blood. This production design combines the dark aftermarth of a nuclear WW3, the exotic of the supernatural, and dramatic lighting, with immersive soundscapes to create Macbeths world in a new vision of the drama. Months of intensive rehearsal and preparation are taking place to prepare the show ahead of the tour. The company are also bringing the show to schools and classes as well, and streaming the production globally. The South Devon Players previously performed this show in 2019 on tour around the southwest show streamed worldwide, winning theatre awards in New York.
Author: Music By - Richard Rodgers Book And Lyrics By - Oscar Hammerstein II Based On The Play "Green Grow The Lilacs" By - Lynn Riggs Original Choreography By - Agnes de Mille This Amateur Production Of 'OKLAHOMA!' Is Presented By Arrangement With Concord Theatricals Ltd. On Behalf Of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organisation. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Derbyshire
Venue: The Civic Hall, Unit 9 Civic Centre, Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 1PD
In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colourful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road due to Jud Fry who also has a romantic interest in Laurey which contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.
We are delighted to be presenting our 2023 Pantomime, Puss In Boots. This classic Panto is full of great one liners, colourful costumes and great songs and dances.
Bringing together a stellar cast of local actors who will delight audiences with our great script by Gary Sullivan.
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Hello,
My name is Ariel Dempsey and I am a masters student at the University of Oxford. I am also an aerialist performer and am looking for opportunities to perform while I am here. If you could ever make use of an aerialist in a show/project near Oxford, please don't hesitate to reach out.
I can do aerial acts on silks, lyra, pole, rope, straps, spainish web etc, and ground acts such as hooping and acroyoga.
Here is a video of a recent performance on silks: youtube.com
Please let me know if anything comes to mind. My email is relariel@umich.edu. Thanks!
