macrobert Christmas Appeal Christmas is magical for most children, but many families are facing a tough time this year. We know of families who are battling illness, children who are the main carers in their homes and children who cope with the challenges of disability - every day. We know families who have to make difficult choices to make ends meet, particularly at Christmas time. This year macrobert is joining forces with businesses and generous people across the Forth Valley area so that families, who need a break, will be able to enjoy an outing to Aladdin at macrobert arts centre and have a wonderful time at the Panto! Charities like Strathcarron Hospice, W.I.S.H., and Aberlour Trust will distribute donated and sponsored tickets to the families most in need of a break. For some children, it will be the first time they go to the pantomime with their family. For some it may be the only time. Aladdin tickets will be spread across several performances so that families can join in unobtrusively. Every child will receive an autographed cast photograph and enjoy a complimentary ice cream at the interval. £30 £75 £120 £300 £600
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you will help a child to take a special person to the panto this Christmas a family of five will have a magical time together 8 children, or 2 families will share some festive fun 20 children or 5 families will enjoy a fabulous time at the panto 10 families of four will have memories to share The reactions of some of the groups attending last year through the Appeal: ‘It was just magic … all of it, and being there together’. ‘It was great, so funny. Thanks for thinking about us, we never go anywhere normally’. ‘The Cast made us feel so special with making us part of the performance’. ‘I loved that pantomime. I hadn’t really been to anything like it before. Watching all the folk on the stage’s faces and them loving it made me feel great’.
‘Sends you home with a big grin on your face’**** The Guardian - Beauty & The Beast 2013
‘It was awesome and very funny and when they sang I wanted to jump out my seat and start dancing!!’.