PANTO SEASON

OH NO IT ISN’T! OH YES IT IS!! You’re all invited to the ball!

The Harlequin Theatre and Paul Holman Associates are delighted to present this year’s pantomime, Cinderella.

Starring everyone’s favourite Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards, Casualty’s Rebecca Wheatley and much-loved Redhill regular Simon Bashford, this promises to be Redhill’s most magical pantomime yet!

Join us this Christmas to find out if the glass slipper fits and if Cinderella will make it to the ball and back again before midnight. Featuring breathtaking special effects, spectacular scenery and sparkling costumes along with plenty of traditional pantomime mayhem, laughter and chances for you to join in the fun… the clock is ticking for a brilliant Christmas experience!

Alongside panto you can also enjoy The Night Before Christmas at the Harlequin. This magical family show is an unforgettable adventure full of magic, mischief and festive fun! See the wonder of Christmas unfold in this brand-new production for 3-8 year olds featuring plenty of audience interaction, classic Christmas songs and the enchanting presence of Santa Claus himself live on stage.

There are special discounts available if you book both shows.

Find out more and book your tickets – harlequintheatre.co.uk or call 01737 276500

The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is thrilled to present this year’s fun-filled family pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, playing from Saturday 3 December 2022 to Sunday 8 January 2023 (following their award-winning production of Dick Whittington!).

Another festive family pantomime is sprouting from the Yvonne Arnaud’s stage! Jack makes a moo-ving sacrifice and bids farewell to his beloved cow in return for a magical beantacular investment, which has giant consequences! Can he make an egg-cellent escape back down the beanstalk or has he really cooked his goose?!

Hendrix the Horrible will be played by Guildford’s favourite villain, Kit Hesketh Harvey, following his roles in nine previous Arnaud pantos.

Peter Gordon will take the role of the loveable Dame, Mary from the Dairy, in what will be his 16th Yvonne Arnaud panto appearance (oh yes it will!). Peter said: ‘It’s a real privilege to be coming back for what will be my sixteenth panto at the Arnaud! Pantomime is always a real joy, and at the Arnaud - our very special theatre - it’s just magic. I’m looking forward to getting the makeup on and getting back into those outfits! Jack and the Beanstalk will be another triumph for Guildford, Surrey and beyond!’

After joining the cast of Dick Whittington last year, Guildford resident and Guildford School of Acting alumnus James Merry will return as Simon. James is best known for his role as Simon Brooklyn Bell in CBeebies’ popular BAFTA-nominated series Waffle The Wonder Dog.

Jack and the Beanstalk follows the success of last year’s panto, Dick Whittington, winning Best Ensemble in the UK Pantomime Awards. With stunning sets, dazzling costumes and a thrilling live band, join the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for a tantalising adventure with all the sparkles, songs and side-splitting silliness you could ask for!

Tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk are available now at: www.Yvonne-Arnaud.co.uk. Alternatively, contact the Box Office on 01483 44 00 00 (Mon-Fri, 10am to 5pm) At every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him. But when he reaches number ten he realises that he’s forgotten to do something rather important and he really, really, really needs a WEE! TaleGate Theatre Productions hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known in this fabulously funny and brilliantly bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan’s much loved book.

This is a forty-five minute production followed by a meet and greet with the big man himself where the children will receive a Christmas present.

Father Christmas Needs a Wee is at G Live, Guildford from Sat 17 – Sat 24 December 2022. Book online at GLive.co.uk or 0343 310 0055. Family tickets available.

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