By Sally Churchward. BANG!!!! The Mayflower Theatre’s panto is back with a bang – literally. Many audience members leapt out of their seats last night (17/12/24) when the show unexpectedly launched into a simulated peal of thunder, and we were off. There was no hanging around as we...
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Review: Mother Goose, Theatre Royal Winchester
By Chris Richards. Theatre Royal Winchester have done it again! They cannot fail, they have the best traditional family pantomimes I’ve ever seen. Mother Goose is no exception. Before I say anymore, just go and book your tickets now, to make sure you get a seat! I’ll wait. Now...
Preview: FASAT Pantomime: Hail Caesar, Freemantle Community Centre, Southampton
The Freemantle and Shirley Amateur Theatrical Society’s pantomime this year is set way back in the past, in the times of the Roman’s invasion… in fact, in 55 BC (Before Covid!) The scene is set in the ‘Prologue’ by Lurkio Ludicrous, a poor downtrodden Roman slave. He will help...
Preview: What’s on at MAST Mayflower Studios this festive season – 2023/2024
MAST Mayflower Studios is hosting an enchanting variety of shows this festive season. From a enchanting adventure for little ones and their grown-ups, to the mystery of a shark in the snow, MAST Mayflower Studios has you covered for a trip to the theatre. Shows are as follows: Counting...
Preview: A Christmas Carol, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
MAST Mayflower Studios’ third annual Christmas youth production, A Christmas Carol, will open at the city centre venue on Tuesday 19 December 2023. Featuring a cast of 50 young people performing a new festive musical based on the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge – a classic from the past...
Preview: Cinderella, Theatre Royal Winchester
Just one week to go until the opening night of this year’s traditional family pantomime, Cinderella, which arrives at Theatre Royal Winchester on Thursday 30 November and runs until Monday 1 January 2024. Cinderella tells the story of a servant girl whose Fairy Godmother transforms her into a beautiful...
Preview: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
The fairest pantomime of them all, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, comes to the stage of Mayflower Theatre from Saturday 9 to Sunday 31 December. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes,...
Preview: Cinderella, Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester has announced its cast for its 2023/24 pantomime, Cinderella – which opens on Thursday 30 November 2023 and runs until Monday 1 January 2024. Cinderella is the rags to riches story of a servant girl whose Fairy Godmother transforms her into a beautiful princess to go...
Preview: Cinderella, Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester has announced the first members of its cast for this year’s traditional family pantomime, Cinderella – and it’s a double act reunion! Pantomime duo, Julian Eardley and Ed Thorpe, are back together after last appearing as a pairing in the theatre’s production of Aladdin in 2021...
Preview: Down the Rabbit Hole and Alice, A Musical Adventure in Wonderland, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Head to MAST, this Christmas, for a journey into Wonderland! MAST Mayflower Studios is transforming into Wonderland and spending Christmas with Alice and the White Rabbit, with something suitable for all ages. The Christmas Studio 1 production, which opens on Saturday 17 December, is Alice, A Musical Adventure in...