PANTOMIMES

all there are ‘relaxed’ performances, an audio of T-Rex, Sea Monkeys and the Ford Cortina – be described show for visually impaired and a sign- prepared to snigger! Cinders-A-Fella is on 19th to language interpreted performance. Tickets for 21st Decemeber. Tickets £12. Call 01420 472664 Dick Whittington at Theatre Royal, Winchester, or visit www.phoenixarts.cloudvenue.co.uk/ cost from £10.50-£25.50. To book visit www. cindersafella theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/whats-on/dick- Oh Godalming folk are in for a real treat this whittington festive season with the first professional family It’s time to watch Jack climb that beanstalk in this , Jack and the Beanstalk, at The year’s panto Jack and the Beanstalk at Princes Hall, Borough Hall and one of its stars is local radio yes – the foolish boy has swapped presenter Mark Carter who says: “Being part of the family’s only cow for some magic beans, but a panto is always something I’ve fancied. Best of what will he and his mum Dame Trott find at the all, it’s on home soil in Surrey. In my role as the top of the beanstalk – will he be able to defeat baddie, I’m expecting plenty of boos but hopefully the giant and reunite with the girl he loves? This some cheers along the way too!” Mark stars as Christmas cracker runs from 6th to 31st December Fleshcreep in the production from 12th to 24th it and tickets cost from £15 to £29. Call the box December. Tickets £22, call the box office on office on 01252 329155 or book at www. 01483 361101 or www.GodalmingPanto.com is… princeshall.com/book-online Godalming Players present what they are calling Aladdin seems a popular “the fairy godmother of all pantomimes” at The choice for panto this Ben Travers Theatre, Charterhouse School, year and there’s another Godalming. So you can probably guess they are version courtesy of The putting on complete with the ugly Pantomimes are many children’s first experience of Harlington in Fleet where sisters, Prince Charming and the rush to get home once again, Aladdin will be hoping before the clock strikes midnight. Will all be happy the theatre and what a way to start! Dashing heroes, aboard the magic carpet to find the magic ever after? Find out on 14th, 15th and 19th to 22nd beautiful heroines and villains you can boo and hiss lamp and release the genie but that’s only where December. Tickets £12.50, book online at www. his adventures start. Will Aladdin become the gtguk.com or call 07402 484 484. at, they really are great family fun for all. Karen Neville offers up our guide to some of the hero, save Princess Jasmine and defeat the evil star-studded highlights and those on the local stages… Abanazar? The panto runs from 12th to The Haslemere Thespians will be putting on the 28th December with school shows on fast and fur-ious tale of at Haslemere 12th, 13th, 18th and 19th. Tickets £18. Hall in the new year, just when you need a lift after ake a trip down the yellow brick road year’s panto Aladdin at The Anvil, Basingstoke. To book call 01252 811009 or visit Christmas. Join them for the classic story of the and join Dorothy and friends as they Starring as Aladdin is CBBC favourite Mark Rhodes, www.theharlington.co.uk miller’s son, a princess, a nasty ogre, a talking cat, journey to visit The Wizard of Oz in the half of duo Sam & Mark. Another familiar TV face, two fighting fairies, a pair of old boots and some T A panto with a difference is being staged at rather scary rabbits and leave feline like you’re classic tale. There’s the Scarecrow in Mark Moraghan known to many from Holby City need of a brain, the Tin Man who needs a heart, and Emmerdale, is the evil sorcerer Abanazar. Join The Phoenix in Bordon (as well as The Wizard of the cat’s whiskers! Puss in Boots runs from 10th the cowardly Lion who wants some courage and of Wishee Washee in the laundry and follow Aladdin Oz, details above) – this one’s strictly for over 18s to 18th January. Tickets £8.50-£13.50, call 01428 course, Dorothy who just wants to get back home. on his fearless quest. With spectacular scenery, only. Following on from the success of last 642161 or www.tickets.haslemerehall.co.uk/ But what will happen on their way to Oz as they sensational special effects, stunning costumes and year’s adults panto, this year Pumpkin sales/genres/theatre/puss-in-boots Pantos bring you Cinders-A-Fella! They’ll encounter the Wicked Witch of the West? Will a surprise or too you’re sure for a great family night The Lynchmereans are a splendid group the ruby slippers help take you to The Phoenix out at The Anvil, Basingstoke. Catch Aladdin from throw in a naughty mix of cross- dressing, smut and rather rude who give children from the age of 8 in Bordon to enjoy superb songs, laugh out loud 12th December to 5th January. Tickets start at upwards the opportunity to perform and comedy and lots of opportunity for you to join in £20, call the box office on 01256 844244 or visit words in this show set in the 1970s, Cinders-A-Fella is ‘probably’ they’re doing just that again with their panto and a have a great time. The Wizard of Oz is on www.anvilarts.org.uk this year, Aladdin. They’ll be on stage at the 16th to 18th and 23rd to 25th January. Tickets £10. the world’s first Join Dick and his cat on their adventure as they try glam-rock panto Hardman Hoyle Memorial Hall in Hammer Call 01420 472664 or visit www.phoenixarts. on 26th to 28th December with this magic cloudvenue.co.uk/thewizardofoz to seek their fame and fortune in London with the and includes sinister King Rat and Revolting Rabbits trying to all your carpet ride of a show. General admission Who wouldn’t want to rub a magic lamp and have thwart them all the way. Dick Whittington is full favourite tickets are just £7 with offers available all their wishes come true? Join Aladdin, Widow of everything that makes a great panto – hilarious panto for families and group bookings. To Twankey, Abanazar and Princess Jasmine with jokes, sing-a-long songs and lots of audience characters, but book and for more details visit www. lamp-fuls of laughter and a cave of surprises in this participation. Making the show accessible for set in the era lynchmerepantomime.co.uk/ or call 01428 658179.