pantomime

Young performers wanted for Exeter panto

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/17/2017 - 2:16pm

Exeter Northcott Theatre is looking for local children to join the cast of its recently announced family pantomime Dick Whittington.

The theatre is searching for talented young male and female actors, aged between 10 and 15 on 1st September 2017, to take acting, singing and dancing roles in the show.

Everyone will have the chance to act, sing and dance – auditionees don’t need to be trained, but need to be prepared to give it their all.

Dick Whittington marks the spectacular return to the Exeter Northcott tradition of producing its own pantomimes. Expect plenty of...

Cinderella visits Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas

Following the record-breaking success of 'Beauty & the Beast' last Christmas, Kickline is delighted to announce that CINDERELLA will be coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange this Christmas!

Professional panto is now in its eighth year at the central Exeter venue, where it has built a distinctive reputation for magical story-telling, great songs and very messy slapstick, all performed by top West End performers.

Casting for 2017 will be announced soon but expect a few familar faces and a host of new stars, too!

Join the panto fun at Broadclyst

Authored by LizStraw
Posted: Sat, 12/31/2016 - 3:09pm

Book now to see Broadclyst’s renowned theatre group performing Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat.

Written and directed by Katie Jones it promises a tale of mischief, peril and a resistance movement led by Max the Cat! Under Katie’s energetic direction the six-year-old theatre group is aiming high having previously performed the hugely popular Calendar Girls (a sell-out) and Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters.

This is the theatre group’s sixth panto and every year the costumes, music (live band), set and the cast just get better and better. Katie explains her version of Dick...

Dick Whittington and His Magic Cat

Event Date: 
26/01/2017 - 7:30pm to 28/01/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Victory Hall, Broadclyst

Book now to see Broadclyst’s renowned theatre group performing Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat.

Written and directed by Katie Jones it promises a tale of mischief, peril and a resistance movement led by Max the Cat!

This is the theatre group’s sixth panto and every year the costumes, music (live band), set and the cast just get better and better. Katie explains her version of Dick Whittington and his Magic Cat.

“The story follows the fortunes of the hero Dick as he leaves Broadclania to seek his fortune in London where he’s been TOLD the streets are paved with...

Carry On Till Christmas

Event Date: 
13/12/2016 - 7:30pm to 16/12/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Shed Theatre, Exeter

Festive cheer is running a bit low in Elf-eter and 2016 is proving difficult for Father Christmas.

He’s trying to sort out the naughty and nice list, but one thing’s for sure; it’s definitely coal for the England football team after the Euros.

Retirement is also on the cards but first the Christmas family and the elves have to stop the Three Scrooges from changing Christmas forever.

A Christmas pantomime for all ages, sit back, enjoy and Carry on Till Christmas.

Tickets are available for the additional night on Tuesday, December 13. Book online by visiting...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/01/2016 - 11:13am

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (2-4 December).

THEATRE

Comedy at the Park Friday, 7pm, Sandy Park, Exeter An evening of comedy MC-ed by Carly Smallman, described as 'the most exciting female act in the country right now.' First up is Trevor Crook, a deadpan Australian - one of Australia's most successful comics in the UK, followed by Simon Clayton, a likeable, fast-thinking Londoner' followed by John Robertson who's 'cheeky, brilliant, funny and sharp. Tickets £10 or £15 to include a meal. www.sandypark.co.uk/book

Living with...

Beauty and the Beast

Event Date: 
10/12/2016 - 1:00pm to 01/01/2017 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Following last year's smash hit 'Sleeping Beauty', here is the fairest panto of them all: BEAUTY & THE BEAST! The classic fairytale romance is filled with unmissable magic and hilarious comedy characters. Exeter's premiere professional panto offers glittering sets, wonderful singing and lots of silly slapstick!

With a cast packed with top West End performers and some some familiar favourites, this is the Christmas show for the whole family!

Click here for performance times and to purchase tickets.

https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Event Date: 
22/12/2016 - 7:00pm to 07/01/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Come join Exeter Little Theatre Company as they bring to life the classic fairy-tale Snow White, for the first time in over 20 years!

Beautiful Snow White lives with Queen Evelyn in a grand palace but her life is far from that of a perfect princess. Joined by her best friend Silly Simon and childhood nurse, Nanny Nick-Nack, Snow White must learn to be brave and escape the clutches of her evil stepmother.

This production promises to be the greatest pantomime of them all. Filled with fun and laughter, toe-tapping songs, a beautiful girl, a nurturing Nanny, a very Silly Simon...

Soap legend leads all star panto in Exmouth

OH no It isn't, Oh yes it is! It's only June but panto bosses at Exmouth Pavilion proudly announce this year's Christmas pantomime,The Wizard Of Oz.

One of the UK’s fastest growing pantomime companies has joined forces with Exmouth Pavilion for the third year running to bring the biggest pantomime the venue has had to date.

The Wizard of Oz will run at the theatre from Saturday 24th December to Monday 2nd January and will have an all star cast headlined by soap star legend Ken Farrington.

Ken first became nationally known for his role of wayward son Billy Walker in...

Tedburn Amateur Dramatic Society Pantomime - Sleeping Beauty

Event Date: 
11/02/2016 - 7:30pm to 13/02/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Tedburn St Mary Village Hall

Tedburn Amateur Dramatic Society (TADS) are proud to present 'Sleeping Beauty' as their 2016 Pantomime.

This award winning Panto, written by Ben Crocker (former Artistic Director of the Northcott Theatre in Exeter) will be performed from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th February at 7:30pm at the Tedburn St Mary Village Hall (Matinee at 2:30pm on Saturday 13th February)

Tickets are £6 for Adults and £3 for Children (under 12)

Contact Elton Rowe on 01647 270040 or 07983 209615 or Email: TADSTSM@OUTLOOK.COM

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