Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs is on at the Buxton Opera House
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Fun for all the family, these pantomimes will get you cheering for the good guys and hissing at the baddies
The Snowman
30 Nov – 8 Jan
Based on the popular Christmas book by Raymond Briggs of the same name, The Snowman returns to theatres for the 14th consecutive year. The timeless reproduction of this Christmas classic is brought to life by the addition of Howard Blake’s orchestra, playing the ever-popular Walking in the Air as well as all the other theme songs. Peacock Theatre, London. http://www.sadlerswells.com
Mother Goose
9 Dec – 1 Jan
An all-star cast, including Leslie Grantham, who played Dirty Den in EastEnders and Terraence Hardiman, who played The Demon Headmaster in the popular children’s TV show of the same name, will join together to bring a fantastic performance of Mother Goose. Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks. http://www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
10 Dec – 1 Jan
The beloved fairytale of the girl who is taken in by seven adorable dwarfs and then betrayed when an evil Queen gives her a poisonous apple is readapted and modernised to an exciting pantomime performance. The Queen is played by Kate Anthony, known for her role as Aunty Pam in Coronation Street, and Ben Faulks, known as Mr Bloom from CBeebies’ Mr Bloom’s Nursery, will take the role of Muddles. Buxton Opera House, Derbyshire. http://www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Dick Whittington
9 - 31 Dec
One of the few Christmas pantomimes that is actually based on a true story, Dick Whittington comes to theatres with a fantastically talented cast, including West End star Jonathan Wilkes as Dick and Gillian Wright, nationally recognised for her character Jean Slater in EastEnders, playing the quirky Fairy Bow Bells. This rags to riches tale is a brilliant way of getting that warm fuzzy Christmassy feeling. Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, Buckinhamshire. http://www.atgtickets.com
Jack & The Beanstalk
1 Dec – 7 Jan
This golden classic will be at the theatre this season to tell the tale of Jack and his journey up the beanstalk. Brought to life with Paul Hartley as Jack and Brian Blessed, who does a magnificent job as the booming voice of the giant. Gala Theatre, Durham. http://www.galadurham.co.uk
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