pantomime

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 December).

THEATRE

Humbug! Friday, Saturday & Sunday, St Nicholas Priory, Exeter Inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story 'A Christmas Carol', Humbug! Will transport you back in time to the world of Ebenezer Scrooge. Featuring live music, video projections and plenty of surprises, Humbug! is an immersive, multi-sensory Christmas experience that takes place throughout Exeter's atmospheric St Nicholas Priory until 24 December. https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/FDJGDI

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Cinderella

Event Date: 
14/01/2018 - 2:30am to 20/01/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Tedburn St Mary Village Hall, Tedburn St Mary

Oh yes you can! Come and see Cinderella.

Traditional pantomime, performed by Tedburn Amateur Dramatic Society.

Cinderella

Event Date: 
24/12/2017 - 12:00pm to 31/12/2017 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion, Seafront, Exmouth

Join Exmouth pantomime favourite "Stuart Earp" with an all star cast to be announced this Christmas as Trio Entertainment return to produce Cinderella.

Follow the rags to riches tale where dreams come true with a special invitation to the Ball. Cinderella is Fairy Godmother to make all her dreams come true! Watch with amazement as her pumpkin is transformed into a beautiful coach in the most magical fairy tale of them all.

https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion/book-now/cinderella-pantomime

ELTC's Beauty and the Beast Pantomime

Event Date: 
21/12/2017 - 7:00pm to 06/01/2018 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Be our guest this Christmas and enjoy a tale as old as time with Exeter Little Theatre Company's production of Beauty and the Beast.

When the spoiled and arrogant Prince Scott is cursed by an evil fairy, he must learn to love before the last rose petal drops or face staying a beast forever. With the help of his trusted servants he might stand a chance to break the spell when he meets the smart and charming Belle, whose family runs the popular Bottom’s Up pub in Exeter.

Can our brave bookworm learn to not judge a book by its cover? She’ll need the help of her family and...

Beauty and the Beast

Event Date: 
21/12/2017 - 7:00pm to 06/01/2018 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

21st – 23rd December, 27th – 31st December, 1st January, 3rd – 6th January BatB_A4

in the Auditorium

Tickets £13.50 (£12)

3rd & 4th January all tickets £10

Be our guest this Christmas and enjoy a tale as old as time with ELTC’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

When the spoiled and arrogant Prince Scott is cursed by an evil fairy, he must learn to love before the last rose petal drops or face staying a beast forever. With the help of his trusted servants he might stand a chance to break the spell when he meets the smart and charming Belle,...

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

Event Date: 
10/12/2017 - 2:30pm to 17/12/2017 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

The Exmouth Players present “Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs”, an adaptation of the original Pantomime written by Alan P Frayn.

"...The tale of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs needs no introduction, but the writer of this pantomime, Alan Frayn, has produced a wonderful adaptation that sticks closely to the original story and also introduces some marvellous new characters, together with typical pantomime situations in a delightfully fast-moving show." (Dereham Times)

There is a large cast of all ages (with children playing the Dwarfs) - OH YES THERE IS. There will be...

Cinderella

Event Date: 
09/12/2017 - 7:30pm to 01/01/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

How do you follow the record-breaking hit from 2016, 'Beauty & the Beast'? With the UK's favourite pantomime: CINDERELLA.

Last year's winning team return with a story full of magic and mess as Cinderella has to keep her wild Ugly Sisters under control. As sure as there will be a sing-along, though, Cinders is bound to meet her Prince Charming in the end...

As ever, the Corn Exchange brings you a top-class West End cast- more details coming very soon.

Exeter's premiere professional pantomime really is fun for all the family- you can rely on us for a great show...

Dick Whittington

Event Date: 
02/12/2017 - 7:00pm to 07/01/2018 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Pantomime comes home to the Northcott with a spectacular new staging of Dick Whittington, starring Exeter’s most popular Dame – Steve Bennett and directed by one of the country’s leading pantomime directors, Tony Lidington.

With his faithful Puss by his side Dick leaves his Exeter home for the bright lights of London in search of fame and fortune. Follow his adventures as he reaches the big city and travels the high seas. Will Dick find his fortune? Can he and Puss defeat the evil villain King Rat and return home triumphant?

Expect plenty of audience participation, live...

Open Auditions for "Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

Event Date: 
16/07/2017 - 3:00pm to 5:15pm
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

OPEN AUDITIONS For "SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS" An adaptation of the Original Pantomime as written by Alan P Frayn Director: Jack Price Sunday, 16 July 2017 at 3.00 pm at The Blackmore Theatre Production Dates: Sunday 10 (Matinee Only) and the Monday 11th – Saturday 16 December 2017 (with both Matinee and Evening Performances on the Saturday)

These auditions are open to both Members and Non-Members of The Exmouth Players, and also to children too. No prior acting experience is required. Just pop along and have some fun, and enjoy the experience of it all. If, however, you...

Dick Knittington appeal

Exeter Northcott Theatre is appealing for knitters to help prepare for its Christmas pantomime.

The theatre would like volunteers to create knitted cupcakes that can be used during the 60 performances of Dick Whittington, which takes place from Saturday 2 December until Sunday 7 January.

As a thank you for the support the Northcott hopes to receive through the appeal, it has teamed up with Home-Start Exeter and Devon & Cornwall Housing Association to offer 500 free pantomime tickets to families who may not be in a financial position to come to the theatre this Christmas...

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