Pantomimes
That time of year is approaching, when actors dress up to give children (and adults!) an unforgettable few hours of fun and laughter.
For so many of us, our first memories include watching a spectacle like none we had ever seen before; one jam-packed with colour, comedy and plenty of screams of “Oh no it’s not!” at the top of our delicately forming voices. There really is nothing like a pantomime to give children their first taste of family entertainment and, in Kent, we are spoilt for choice as you can see.
Aladdin Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury This Christmas, take a magic carpet ride to the Far East with a hilarious, fun-packed family show. The show features an all-
star cast, including Scott Maslen (EastEnders) as Abanazar, CBeebies’ Mister Maker Phil Gallagher (Wishee-Washee), Ben Roddy (Widow Twankey), and comedian Lloyd Hollett (PC Pongo). Phil, Ben and Lloyd are all back by popular demand. Once again, the show will be written and directed by Paul Hendy and brought to you by the same team behind last year’s box office smash- hit, Jack And The Beanstalk (seen by more than 90,000 people).
Aladdin promises to be spectacular, top-quality family entertainment. As well as the talented cast, you can expect lavish West End-style production values and a genuinely funny script. November 28 2014 – January 11 2015
Aladdin Central Theatre, Chatham The Central Theatre’s new pantomime producer, Jordan Productions, will wow you with its production of Aladdin this Christmas. Starring Todd Carty
(Grange Hill, EastEnders, Gabriel Kent in The Bill and Dancing on Ice) as the Evil Abanazaar, Javine Hylton as Genie of the Ring, West End performer Mark Siney as
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the greatest panto of them all? It's Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, of course!
Good all-round family fun
as well as a star-studded cast and plenty of laughter. Back by popular demand is Dame Jimmy Burton Iles as Dame Dotty Dumpling. H from pop group Steps will play Prince Charming. December 5 2014 – January 4 2015
Widow Tankey, and Britain’s Got Talent 2010 runners-up Twist and Pulse as PCs Hip and Hop, the show is jam- packed with all the essential ingredients for a fantastic pantomime: live music, a fabulous cast and a magic carpet ride, not to mention booing and hissing aplenty. Widow Twankey wants a husband, Abanazaar wants the magic lamp, Aladdin wants adventure and Wishee- Washee wants a clean vest – can the genie grant all their wishes? December 11 2014 – January 4 2015
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
Peter Pan Orchard Theatre, Dartford Craig Revel Horwood will star as Captain Hook
alongside television personality and impressionist Paul Burling and comedy ventriloquist Dawson Chance. Peter Pan will feature all the usual dazzling sets, sparkling costumes, an abundance of comedy and stunning special effects. December 12 2014 – January 3 2015
Sleeping Beauty Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone The cast includes Natalie Hubbard, Paul Ketley and Rob Hancox – all back by popular demand. December 20 2014 – January 10 2015
Cinderella Christ Church Community Hall, Ashford Join Cinderella, Prince Charming and the Ugly Sisters (boo!) in this hilarious, fun-packed family pantomime. Featuring a fantastic cast of
local talent, the show tells the story of poor Cinderella as, with the help of her trusty friend Buttons, she rises above her Ugly Step Sisters to claim the heart of the Kingdom’s Prince Charming. Once again, the show will be written by Mike Brook,
directed by Alan Stamp and brought to you by the same production team as last year’s Aladdin. January 29 2015 – January 31 2015
Peter Pan Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells This action-packed pantomime features amazing flying sequences and a talented cast. You will be hooked by the magical kingdom of Neverland, where time stands still. Starring Mark Moraghan (Holby City) as Captain Hook and Gemma Hunt (CBeebies’ Swashbuckle) as Tinker Bell, this is sure to be a Christmas extravaganza you won't want to miss. *A relaxed performance for
those with an autistic spectrum condition takes place on January 2 December 12 2014 – January 4 2015
Jack and the Beanstalk
The Tower Theatre, Folkestone Cheryl Baker and Mike Nolan join John Pritchard in this year’s magical pantomime. December 5 2014 – December 20 2015
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