Christmas is certainly not behind us and across Scotland, pantomimes will once again light up stages across the country to entertain families with classic stories, laughter, magic and mischief ...
All across Scotland, theatres will soon erupt with festive cheer as pantomime season returns once again.
This year’s performances promise laughter, magic and music for the whole family, with beloved tales given a Scottish twist and plenty of 'oh yes it is' moments to keep audiences shouting for more.
Aladdin | King’s Theatre Glasgow
Sat 21 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
FROM Saturday 21st November until Sunday 3rd January, audiences can take part in one of Glasgow’s favourite festive traditions at The King’s with a brand-new version of Aladdin, packed full of everyone’s favourite fairytale characters ranging from Mother Goose to the Wicked Witch of Glaswegia.
Running for over 60 years, this years’ King’s Panto offers a whole new world of fun, embarking on a glittering adventure to find the magical lamp and see good triumph over evil, as only pantomime can.
Glasgow’s biggest pantomime adventure yet stars comedy sensation Elaine C Smith as Mother Goose and panto favourite Johnny Mac as Aladdin.
They’re joined by Glasgow panto returners Darren Brownlie as Spirit of the Ring, Hannah Jarrett-Scott as The Wicked Witch and Blythe Jandoo as Princess Jemima, alongside Gordon Cooper as Old King Cole, and Rushand Chambers as Genie of the Lamp.
This is Aladdin as you’ve never seen it before, complete with mesmerising sets and costumes, genie-us effects, and all the boos, hisses, and laughter that panto audiences love.
Book tickets and find out more at:
Cinderella
Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock
December 5 - December 31
A LITTLE magic, a lot of mayhem and plenty of laughs! Get ready for a sprinkling of fairy-tale magic, plenty of mischief and all the panto fun you know and love, as Cinderella comes to Inverclyde for a festive treat the whole family can enjoy!
Starring Jane McCarry as Fairy Godmother/Demonica, Mark Cox and Jimmy Chisholm as the wonderfully wicked Ugly Sisters, Sadie and Senga, and Lee Samuel as the lovable Buttons. Joining them are newcomers Jemma Ferries as Cinderella and Ben McGuinness as Prince Charming.
Gather the family, join the fun and discover if Cinderella’s dreams really do come true. After all, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a little panto magic!
Book tickets by calling 01475 723 723 or online at beaconartscentre.co.uk
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