Theatre
Panto time again - oh, yes it is! Aladdin/
Hazlitt Theatre I
T’S perhaps hard to credit it but Richard Blackwood has been in the public consciousness for nearly two decades.
Once an edgy, near-the-knuckle stand-up comic, Blackwood has astutely learnt that longevity in show business would require a range of talents and the ability to diversify. So it is fair to say that, at 46, he has broadened his appeal having performed as a rapper, trod the West End stage and appeared as Vince Hubbard in EastEnders for three years.
It is no secret that the HazlitTeatre has invested heavily in geting his talents and fan base onto their boards this Christmas. He plays the Genie in Aladdin – his fourth
panto role – alongside last year’s crowd-pleaser, Elizabeth Bright, this time as Princess Jasmine. The star said: “I really like Maidstone -
it’s the place that everybody needs to head to in Kent. The people are so welcoming and friendly. The Hazlitt is a proper, traditional town centre theatre. I just can’t wait to get started.”
Kivan Dene is playing Abanazar, Alessandro Lubrano is Aladdin and Erin
Rapunzel
It’s that time of year again! Oh yes it is! Hollingbourne village hall hosts
its 41st production and newest pantomime, Rapunzel! It is the famous tale of a maiden trapped in a tower by a wicked witch. But can anyone save her from this fate?
Bring on a cast of country people, a herd of cows and a thirty foot tower and the fun will surely follow. Any keen actors, singers, set
builders and musicians who would like to take part in this fun show? Come down to the auditions on Sunday October 24 at 7.30pm and Wednesday October 28 at 8pm at the village hall.
Hollingbourne Pantomime Group has been producing original pantomimes, including unique scripts and music for over 30 years. Te Hollingbourne village hall,
February 13–16 2019. Tickets available from December.
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Lewis takes on the role of Slave of the Ring A HazlitTeatre spokesman said the panto needed someone in the public eye who had appeal across the generations. “You don’t get a bigger audience on BBC than EastEnders!,” said a theatre spokesman “We think that he will be worth it.” Clearly, there is a lot riding on Aladdin, as the panto pays for much of the other stuff the
Hazlit puts on for the benefit of Maidstone’s community performing arts sector.
Hazlitt Theatre, Earl Street, Maidstone December 1 – 31. Two or three shows most days. Prices vary with offers for school parties. Visit
www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/ Hazlitt-Theatre
Canterbury’s Marlowe Teatre has lined up some big names to draw an audience to its take on the classic Cinderella story which runs from November 23 until January 6. Te production boasts children’s TV
Cinderella, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury Paul, who has made a successful
business out of staging pantomimes across the country, said: “We pride ourselves in giving Marlowe audiences a true family pantomime!”
personality Phil Gallagher who will be playing the role of Butons. He is best known as the host of CBeebies Mister Maker. Sally Lindsay will play the fairy godmother
role, having previously starred as Shelley Unwin in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street and Kath Agnew in the BBC sitcom Still Open All Hours. Te lead role of Cinderella goes to Cara
Dudgeon, who was recently nominated for ‘Best Female’ at Te Great British Pantomime Awards 2018, for her role as Jill in Mother Goose at the Sheffield Lyceum. Te entire production is both writen and
directed by Paul Hendy, who has also directed and produced a UK Tour of Morecambe, (an Award Winning one-man play about the life of Eric Morecambe) and a UK tour of ‘Mister Maker and Te Shapes, Live’.
The Marlowe Theatre, November 23 – January 6, 2019. For ticket prices or to book call 01227 787787 or visit
www.marlowetheatre.com.
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