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Pantos and Christmas Shows

A guide to what's on at theatres in and around Kingston over Christmas. See also our theatre page click here
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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs

Richmond Theatre, The Green Richmond Surrey.
Box Office: 020 8940 0088
From Thursday 11 December
See their website for full details:
www.theambassadors.com/richmond/

Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather and Night and Day) and Laurie Hagen (Night and Day) star in Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. Join us for a fun-filled family spectacular as Richmond Theatre presents pantomime favourite Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

This magical fairy-tale stars Lesley Joseph as the evil Wicked Queen and The Magnificent Seven Dwarfs - Dopey, Bashful, Sleepy, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy and Doc who try to rescue the beautiful Snow White from the Queen's evil clutches.
Tickets are selling fast for this enchanting production so early booking is advised.


Stuart Little

Polka Theatre: 240 The Broadway Wimbledon SW19 1SB
13 November 2003 - 24 January 2004
Box office: 020 8543 4888

See their website for full details:
www.polkatheatre.com
Stuart Little
by E B White
Dramatised by Joseph Robinette
for everyone aged 5+
He's the small mouse just trying to get by in a grown-up world… This Christmas, Polka is proud to welcome the legendary Stuart Little!

Join him on his oversized adventures through New York, as he races down drainpipes, sails toy boats through Central Park, and foils the plans of Snowbell and the alley cats, before setting out across the country in search of his beloved Margalo.

Stuart Little is a classic amongst children's stories, based on the novel by Charlotte's Web author, E B White. It's an action packed show filled with music and theatrical magic, and promises to be a feast of fun for children and adults alike.

Give the pantomimes a miss this Christmas and treat the family to a date with the one and only Stuart Little!

Peter Pan

EPSOM PLAYHOUSE : Ashley Ave, Epsom
19 December to 11 January 2004
See their website for full details:
www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Box Office - 01372 742555 10am - 8pm (Mon - Sat) 24hr answer line out of hours.
Fly with 'Peter Pan' and his friends to the magical 'Never Never Land' meet the Pirates, lost Boys, and the Indians, visit the Mermaid Lagoon, where you can stop for a bite with 'Snappy' the ticking crocodile. Enjoy this fun packed panto, featuring a brilliant young professional cast headed by T.V. presenter Andy Fleming as 'Smee' and introduction Sophie Guarilia in the title role. Top musical comedy star Chris Connery is the evil 'Captain Hook'. Direct from a tour of the USA the dynamic Vikki Sparks makes an ideal 'Tiger Lily', with entertainer Scott King as the funny Jolly Joke, and Carla Williams as 'Myrtle the Mermaid' Supported by the Lisa Jayn Dancers and local boys and girls. This presentation staged by Spillers Pantomime once again promises to be another box office sell out!

 

Cinderella

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1NN
Cinderella opens on Friday 12th December and runs until Sunday 4th January, (Friday 12th December is a special preview day, when all seats are fantastic value at £6.50 each). Book early on 01737 765547 to be sure of the best (within sweetie throwing range!) seats.

Box Office: 01737 765547

www.harlequin-theatre.co.uk

Starring Paul Shane of Hi-de-Hi fame as Baron Hardup and Alison Hammond from Big Brother 3 and This Morning as the Fairy Godmother and the pretty Vicky Hannant as Cinders we are in for a fun-filled festive treat.

Packed with glamour and excitement, comedy and mayhem, The Harlequin Theatre, together with panto producers, Paul Holman Associates, have taken traditional pantomime a step further, keeping all the elements that we know and love, while adding a certain something that will make Cinderella a glittering and spell-binding experience of a lifetime.

With two gorgeous pure white Shetland Ponies to transport Cinderella to the ball, lavish scenery, spectacular costumes, up-to-date songs and dance, special effects and plenty of good old-fashioned slapstick, Cinderella has something for all tastes and ages.

Cinderella is the perfect Christmas treat, with as much star-spangled fun as possible, The Harlequin does all the hard work, all you have to do is choose the date and make a phone call to book the tickets, and be prepared to laugh - a lot!

With all the good clean fun you would expect from a Harlequin panto, Cinderella is the perfect Christmas treat, and with tickets starting at just £7.50 (for groups of 20+) on every show, it's also great value for money.


Puss in Boots

Teddington Theatre Club: The Main Theatre, Hampton Hill Playhouse, 90 High St. Hampton Hill.
6th Dec 2003 to 13th Dec 2003

Booking Information: Phone 0207 736 6698 for tickets
www.ttc-hhp.org.uk
Puss in Boots Written by Norman Robbins Directed by Ken Mason


Norman Robbins’ fun-packed, fast paced frolic tells the traditional story with all the famous characters plus a few contemporary twists! A perfect evening out for all the family and a chance to start the Festive Season of with a BANG!
Booking Information Please use TTC Booking Office
Kew Wind Orchestra Christmas Special

Saturday 6th December 3pm
Get into the Christmas spirit with this FREE afternoon concert! The Kew Wind Orchestra will treat you to a merry mix of xmas classics, big band arrangments and stirring classical favourites. The event, in the heart of Kingston, is an ideal opportunity for weary shoppers to rest their feet
!Kingston Parish Church, Market Place, Kingston-upon-Thames
www.kewwindorchestra.org.uk

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