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heatre Royal Winchester’s panto favourites, Julian Eardley, Ed Thorpe, and Libby Gore are set to return later this year in the theatre’s traditional family pantomime, Aladdin. The trio have previously performed together at Theatre Royal Winchester in Dick Whittington and last year’s socially distanced panto inspired Christmas show Four Dames in Search of a Panto. This year Julian plays Widow Twankey - his 12th year in Winchester playing a Dame. Julian’s first panto in Winchester was in 2008 when he played Smelle Bottom which he describes as a ‘role close to my heart!’. Aladdin at Theatre Royal Winchester runs from Saturday 4 December 2021 to Sunday 2 January 2022. Tickets are available from theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840
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Christmas at Cowdray
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resented by Light up Trails, a unique and mesmerising milelong Christmas light trail will shine bright this festive season bringing the magic of Christmas to Cowdray, a historic country estate set in the heart of the South Downs National Park. At this joyful and exciting time of year, visitors to the magnificent grounds of Cowdray will be able to walk under starry skies while experiencing the wonder of large-scale light and art installations including a trail emblazoned by millions of LED lights. Along the way, visitors and families alike will be captivated by a series of installations created by international artists. Magical scenes include the enchanting Star Drop Wood, a festive Snow Globe, the awe-inspiring Tree of Joy and Written in the Stars, an opportunity to join in and write personal illuminated messages. Visitors will be able to interact with many of the installations as well as enjoy an array of after dark festivities including joyful music and delicious festive delights from hot food and sweet treats to spicy winter warmers. After dark, the imagination comes out to play and Christmas At Cowdray promises to be a joyous, uplifting experience that revels in the stunning location and will enthral people of all ages. 24 Nov to 1 Jan cowdray.co.uk
