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Look(era) behind you, Exeter!

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:25am

The main sponsors of the world’s first drive-thru Christmas panto road show has said it has been delighted by the response of the local community across Exeter to its sold out car park panto shows at Exeter Racecourse on Friday 18th December.

Lookers has urged families across Exeter to keep a lookout on its social media channels for a final opportunity to win free tickets to the sold-out performances atExeter Racecourse. In addition, Lookers staff will have the opportunity to nominate a “local hero” who will be given free tickets and VIP status at the performances.

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Wizard of Oz

Event Date: 
16/10/2020 - 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

In true theatre tradition the show must go on and with the Coronavirus pandemic, organisers have been working hard to ensure this year’s production allows safe family fun, with extra precautions put in place.

These include socially distanced seating, extra cleaning and a shorter running time without an interval.

Last year Snow White was the company’s most popular show ever, earning glowing reviews and even being nominated for an Exeter Living Award!

Director Ian Berry explains, “In recent years, some older panto titles like ‘ Robinson Crusoe’ have fallen out of...

Wizard of Oz set for Exeter Corn Exchange

The spirit of Christmas can never be defeated, and just like Santa, panto will always find a way to make an appearance!

That is certainly the case at Exeter Corn Exchange, where preparations are being made for this year’s pantomime, The Wizard of Oz!

In true theatre tradition the show must go on and with the Coronavirus pandemic, organisers have been working hard to ensure this year’s production allows safe family fun, with extra precautions put in place.

These include socially distanced seating, extra cleaning and a shorter running time without an interval....

Aladdin

Event Date: 
23/12/2019 - 7:00pm to 04/01/2020 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Join ELTC on a magical journey to Old Peking this ChristmasExeter Little Theatre Company have been entertaining audiences with their annual pantomime for 65 years.

From the directors that brought you the hugely successful pantomime ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' in 2016/2017, this Christmas ELTC bring you the well loved, traditional family pantomime ‘Aladdin’.

Meet hero Aladdin, his comical brother WisheeWashee and their hard working mum, Widow Twankey in a bid to go from rags to riches. Aladdin, however, has love on his mind as he tries to win over the heart of the...

Snow White

Event Date: 
07/12/2019 - 6:45am to 01/01/2020 - 6:45am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Exeter Panto is celebrating 10 years of extraordinary fun at the Corn Exchange.

And speaking of birthdays, Snow White is celebrating her 18th birthday - which is why evil Queen Belladonna is in an especially bad mood. And when the Magic Mirror tells her Snow White has replaced her as the fairest of them all, she’s bound to blow her top!

Following the spectacular success of ‘Aladdin’ last year Daniel Page and Exeter’s premiere professional cast are joined by CBBC star Ella Gilling from ‘THE NEXT STEP’!

Expect jaw-dropping scenery, lavish costumes, great songs and...

"Aladdin"

"Aladdin", The Panto by Alan P Frayn

Event Date: 
07/12/2019 - 2:30pm to 15/12/2019 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

The Exmouth Players present ‘Aladdin’ written by Alan P Frayn at The Blackmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth, on the following dates and times:

• Sat 7th Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

• Sun 8th Dec at 2.30pm

• Tues 10th to Friday 13th Dec at 7.30pm

• Sat 14th Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

• Sun 15th Dec at 2.30pm

Refreshingly new, this laugh-a-minute pantomime adds another dimension to the great panto classic, providing all the necessary ingredients for a first-class rags-to-riches tale. Bursting with comedy and visual business, courtesy of Widow...

"Aladdin"

Ticket Announcement - "Aladdin", the Panto by Alan P Frayn

Event Date: 
28/10/2019 - 9:30am to 15/12/2019 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

Tickets are now on sale for The Exmouth Players production of ‘Aladdin’ (the Panto) written by Alan P Frayn to be presented at The Blackmore Theatre, Bicton Street, Exmouth, on the following dates and times:

• Sat 7th Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

• Sun 8th Dec at 2.30pm

• Tues 10th to Friday 13th Dec at 7.30pm

• Sat 14th Dec at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

• Sun 15th Dec at 2.30pm

Refreshingly new, this laugh-a-minute pantomime adds another dimension to the great panto classic, providing all the necessary ingredients for a first-class rags-to-riches...

Beauty and the Beast

Event Date: 
30/11/2019 - 2:00pm to 05/01/2020 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

The Northcott panto is back, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever!

When Belle, the most beautiful girl in Paris, bumps into Prince Valentin in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, love is definitely in the air. Well, until an Evil Enchantress turns up, that is, and everything suddenly gets a bit hairy. Really hairy!

Join Belle’s sister Soufflé, her father Monsieur Marzipan (Steve Bennett) and Dame Betty Bonbon as they team up to free Belle from the clutches of the Beast and save the family business. Will good triumph over evil? Will Betty finally find the sugar daddy...

Flying carpets spotted over Silverton… as the exotic east arrives with Aladdin!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/06/2019 - 7:19am

A TIMELESS tale of love set in exotic ancient China is coming to Silverton this February half-term as Aladdin swops the 55B bus to ride in on his magic carpet!

The Mid Devon village will be transformed into enchanting old Peking fit for a beautiful princess, a dastardly uncle, a clever genie and love-struck Aladdin in this family-favourite pantomime – the first to be staged in the village for almost 30 years!

Staged by the Silverton Luvvies, this modern take on a time-less classic promises laughs, love, intrigue and, er, two idiotic policemen!

Director Portia Smith...

Aladdin

Event Date: 
21/02/2019 - 7:30pm to 23/02/2019 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Silverton Community Hall

A TIMELESS tale of love set in exotic ancient China is coming to Silverton this February half-term as Aladdin swops the 55B bus to ride in on his magic carpet!

The Mid Devon village will be transformed into enchanting old Peking fit for a beautiful princess, a dastardly uncle, a clever genie and love-struck Aladdin in this family-favourite pantomime – the first to be staged in the village for almost 30 years!

Staged by the Silverton Luvvies, this modern take on a time-less classic promises laughs, love, intrigue and, er, two idiotic policemen!

Director Portia Smith...

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