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Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce that all tickets for the first performance of their pantomimes, produced by Qdos Entertainment in Manchester, Bristol, Milton Keynes, Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham will be gifted to NHS workers and their families. Mark Cornell, CEO at Ambassador Theatre Group said today: “The Ambassador Theatre Group is delighted to be... Continue Reading →
Polka may have been closed throughout 2020 but their re-told A Christmas Carol is the theatre’s gift to their supporters. Created by Ian Nicholson and Sam Wilde, the team behind the viral lockdown hit I Want My Hat Back, this free 15-minute short film is for the whole family to be enjoyed over the festive... Continue Reading →
While many live pantomimes may not be able to go ahead this Christmas, Sleeping Trees are bringing the magic of panto into your living room with The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington. Streaming into your homes throughout December, this epic adventure from this much-loved company will ensure that the whole family have a whale of... Continue Reading →
The Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield has today announced that it will premiere a one-man Christmas show this December titled, Alfie the Elf’s Christmas Rescue. Co-produced by the regional venue and producers The Big Tiny, the show will premiere on Saturday 19 December for a six-day run. Suitable for families with children ages 4-11, Alfie the... Continue Reading →
This December, award-winning site-responsive and leading digital theatre-makers Creation Theatre present a surreal and anarchic adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with all the storytelling, songs, magic and togetherness that Oxford's largest producing theatre company's Christmas shows are traditionally known for. Audiences across the globe will be invited to escape reality... Continue Reading →
West End stars Gina Beck and Neil McDermott write and star in the world premiere of ‘The Elf Who Was Scared of Christmas’, which will run at London's Charing Cross Theatre next month. Meet Figgy and Cupcake, two of Santa’s Christmas elves. For 11 months of the year, Cupcake is a bright and bubbly bundle... Continue Reading →
This Halloween children's entertainers Captain Fantastic have joined forces with experienced theatre producers Edward Andrews and Eleanor Russo of Bedouin Shakespeare Company to create an immersive virtual trick or treat experience for children up and down the country. I spoke with Tommy Balaam, actor and founder of Captain Fantastic, to find out more. Can you... Continue Reading →
Internationally acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories brings its celebrated production of The Gruffalo’s Child to the beautiful Alexandra Palace Theatre for a limited Christmas season from 28 November 2020 – 3 January 2021. Co-Artistic Director of Tall Stories and director of the show Olivia Jacobs said: "We’re thrilled to be performing 'The Gruffalo's Child' for... Continue Reading →
Petite Pantos had planned to produce a pantomime at Stanley Halls this Christmas but Covid-19 has put those plans on hold for 2021. But there can’t be no Christmas show… Christmas must go on!Stanley Halls will be socially distanced and fully compliant with all Government rules and guidelines so Petite Pantos are excited to adapt... Continue Reading →
Tall Stories will present its acclaimed stage reimagining of ‘The Snail and the Whale’ in a series of livestreamed performances this October. The production, inspired by the much-loved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, will be available to audiences around the world to watch from home. Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring... Continue Reading →
