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Suffolk

Venue: The Quay Theatre, Sudbury

In a kingdom not too far away, a beautiful baby is born – the Princess Aurora. Due to an administrative error, the evil fairy Distaff is not invited to the christening. In revenge, she casts a magic spell:
“On her 18th birthday, Aurora will prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an endless sleep”.
How can she be stopped?

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Kent

Venue: Wickham Hall, Sussex Road, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0JX

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London

Venue: The Centre, New Eltham Methodist Church, New Eltham, London, SE9 3UL

The wicked fairy Gothel’s magic powers have somehow got tangled and fused into baby princess Rapunzel’s hair.
Gothel must keep the baby hidden away in a secret tower until the hair has grown strong and long enough to get her magic powers back to full intensity....
Eighteen years later the lonely Rapunzel longs for a life outside her tower. Can the lowly village hairdresser Dame Delilah, and her son, with the help of a palace guard and his trusty horse find Rapunzel and rescue her before the fateful day when her beautiful magical hair, along with her life, is cut short?
With villains and chancers, jesters and dancers, songs and laughter, NECP bring you our 2020 pantomime RAPUNZEL

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Middx

Venue: Waterhouse Hall, R.O. URC Church, Compton Road, Winchmore Hill N21 3NU

Get ready for a pantomime party for all ages, as our talented cast present the family pantomime Aladdin packed with your favourite songs, fun and laughter.

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Essex

Venue: Lopping Hall, High Road, Loughton IG10 4LF

A deeply moving family drama from Laura Wade, mingles raw emotion with moments of sharply observed black humour. Myra is dying but determined to take control. She plans her own funeral: visiting possible burial sites, researching cardboard coffins and forcing her grieving family to view presentations about her ideas. Her daughters and husband are torn between grief and bemusement. Myra’s pragmatic approach forces them to recognise the need for communication both with their mother and with each other.

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Kent

Venue: The King’s Hall, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent. CT6 6AB

This festive season, Theatrecraft will be casting a magic spell over Herne Bay with it's production of the spectacular family pantomime Sleeping Beauty by Paul Tate.
Sleeping Beauty is one of the most traditional and popular pantomimes of all time. It tells the story of the ill-fated Princess who cursed by the wicked fairy pricks her finger on a spinning wheel and falls asleep for a hundred years only to be woken by the kiss of her one true love.
With an astonishing talking dragon, show stopping songs and routines, larger than life characters, colourful costumes, lots of audience participation, and laughs a plenty, this year's pantomime is guaranteed to enchant both young and old alike. So come and be transported to a magical kingdom where dreams really do come true!

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Essex

Venue: Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois

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Wales

Venue: Llanmorlais Community Hall, near the Loughor Estuary, Swansea

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Derbyshire

Venue: Mackworth United Reformed Church, Enfield Road, Mackworth, Derby DE22 4DJ

A Russian princess, missing for ten years, suddenly turns up at the circus with no idea who she is. Searching for this young lady are both her grandmother, Empress Maria, and the evil Rasputin, but who will find her first?
Helped along the way by a hero from her past, and of course three bears, the princess seeks to find out who she really is.

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Essex

Venue: Wickham Bishops' Village Hall, Essex CM8 3JZ

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Oxfordshire

Venue: Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon

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Northern Ireland

Venue: Millisle Presbyterian Church Hall

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Suffolk

Venue: Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Ln, Ipswich IP4 1DW

A dream of a pantomime, become a part of the magic and fun this winter with Magpie Performers!
Sponsored by GoCruise & Travel With Kevin & Hayley
Aurora is the beautiful heir to the throne of Woollycombe, but when her birthday arrives, an evil fairy appears to follow through with a curse set upon her eighteen years before.
With singing, dancing, zombies and even a partying rat, The Sleeping Beauty is a panto for the entire family!

UK
Middx

Venue: Winston Churchill Theatre, Pinn Way, HA4 7QL Ruislip, Slough

An hilarious, brand-new version of the beloved legend, from Argosy Players.
Join Robin Hood and his band of merry outlaws as they battle against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.
Complete with songs, dances and thrilling adventure, Robin Hood: The Panto features characters you already know and love and introduces some new favourites

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Kent

Venue: Christ Church Community Hall, Kent, TN23 7XB

Heigh Ho, It’s Panto Time!
From the creative team behind last year’s smash-hit pantomime adventure comes Snow White and we just know you’re going to love it to the core!
A magical show for all the family, Ashford’s 10th annual pantomime Snow White promises to bring more magic, more laughs and more fun than ever before and you’re invited to join in the fun! Book now to join the beautiful Snow White alongside the fun-tastic Dame Dolly and a hilarious local cast in this fun-packed family pantomime based on one of the most cherished fairytales of all time! It truly is the FAIREST panto of them all!
Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to Ashford panto we go!

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Essex

Venue: Memorial Hall, Brook Hill, Little Waltham, Essex CM3 3LW

A dream of a panto

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Hampshire

Venue: NST Campus, University of Southampton

Marking the 50th anniversary of the much-loved film version, SUP returns with this acclaimed production of E. Nesbit’s classic story of an Edwardian family forced to relocate to rural Yorkshire.
With unforgettable characters including the central trio of children – Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis – this Olivier Award-winning adaptation enjoyed a record-breaking run at London’s Waterloo Station.
'Adults and children alike are enthralled by the clever mix of imagination and reality' – Financial Times
'Glorious adaptation… it never for a moment runs out of steam' – Guardian

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Essex

Venue: Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Following the traditions of the finest ghost stories, Darker Shores is a gripping and shadowy tale of suspense: playfully intelligent, emotionally resonant and genuinely chilling. Directed by Amy Feeley, we will be using both modern and historical special effects to give out audience a night of fright they will never forget.
Professor Gabriel Stokes is haunted by his experiences at The Sea House. Hoping to discover the dark truth that dwells there, he enlists the help of American psychic Dr Tom Beauregard. A tale of terror that is perfect for a winter’s night!
Suitable for age 14+.

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London

Venue: The Bridewell Theatre, Blackfriars

A handsome yet vain and cruel Prince lived in a magnificent Palace until a terrible curse from a wicked Enchantress transformed him into a monstrous beast. Meanwhile, beautiful Belle lives in her provincial French village with her hapless Father. She dreams of living the adventures she reads about in her books. The Prince loses all hope of breaking the curse as who could ever learn to love a beast? Featuring a hilarious, cheeky, pun-filled script, a colourful cast of characters and magnificent musical numbers, this pantomime is sure to please families and adults a-like.

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Dorset

Venue: Lytchett Matravers Village Hall

A brand new, original show, inspired by the story of Macbeth and written and directed by Linsey O'Neill, where the Bard meets the X-Factor. Duncan Blue is the King of Karaoke. But when Dave Macbeth bumps into some mysterious creatures who foretell his future, he and his wife Laydee will stop at nothing to win the Crown. Can young Marty Macduff and his mother stop them? Who will win Lytchett’s Got The Strictly Voice Pop Star on Love Island Factor? Why is Spot the Dog there? Will Will be spinning in his grave?

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Hampshire

Venue: Woolston Methodist Church, Southampton, Hampshire SO19 2DU