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Letitia Dean in Cinderella at the Ipswich Regent

Letitia Dean is at the Ipswich Regent

Pantomimes and Christmas shows 2007/08

Pantomime season is here and there's plenty of entertainment on offer across Suffolk. But it's not just about pantos, we're also interested in hearing about carol concerts and other Christmas entertainment in your area.

Aldeburgh

Co-op Juniors

The Co-op Juniors are at Snape Maltings

Co-op Juniors' Christmas Spectacular, Snape Maltings

Music, dance and comedy from the Co-op Juniors' 100 cast members and eight-piece orchestra. Nick Pandolfi and Lady Felicity will be joining in with the fun.

91Èȱ¬ Suffolk is proud to be a media partner for the Christmas Spectacular.

From: 13 December until 21 December
Tickets: £10-£16. Telephone: 01728 687 110.

Brantham

Nelson Blond, Secret Agent, village hall

A 'spy spoof pantomime' - Nelson Blond is joined by Dame/'Blond girl' Melanie Chesterfield, Doctor Schlitz and F the Gadget Gentleman in a Brantham Amatuer Theatrical Society production.

From: 13-16 February 2008
Tickets: £7. Telephone: 07523 218270

Bungay

Goldilocks And The Three Bears, Fisher Theatre

TV presenter Helen McDermott appears as the fairy in this pantomime aimed at the whole family.

From: 19 December until 6 January
Tickets: £8.50 to £12.50. Telephone: 01986 897 130.

Bury St Edmunds

An Evening Of Christmas Carols And Festive Music, Gt Whelnetham Community Centre

A great family evening featuringÌýThe Newmarket Town Band as well as an invitation for the audience to select their favourite carols for the second half.

Date: Saturday 15 December, from 7pm.
Tickets: £3 adults, £1.50 senior citizens. Free entry for children under 14. Telephone: 0777 199 3184.

Cinderella at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

Cinderella at Bury's Theatre Royal

Cinderella And The Glass Slipper, Theatre Royal

Set in the frosty wastes of Russia at a time when horses pulled sleighs and snow fell deep in the winter, poor kitchen maid Cinderella can only stand and watch as her two ugly step-sisters receive invitations to Prince Charminsky's 'Coming of age' ball.

The show features original music and a hand-painted perspective sets.

91Èȱ¬ Suffolk is proud to be a media partner for Cinderella And The Glass Slipper.

From: 7 December until 20 January
Tickets: £6-£23. Telephone: 01284 769 505.

Clare

Babes In The Wood, Clare Town Hall

After taking on Jack And The Beanstalk last year, Clare Amateur Dramatic Society will keep the panto flame alight into February 2008 when they perform Babes In The Wood.

Dates: 7,8 and 9 February
Tickets: £5 adults, £4 concessions. Telephone: 01787Ìý278 977.

Felixstowe

Aladdin, Spa Pavilion

The Dennis Lowe Theatre Company's 42nd pantomime at the Spa Pavilion is a traditional take on the story of the boy and his magic lamp.

From: 22 December until 6 January
Tickets: £6-£10. Telephone: 01394 282 126.

Christmas Concert Spectacular, Spa Pavillion

An evening of light music hosted by Felixstowe's Citizens Advice Bureau.

The night will include popular classics, songs from the shows and, of course, Christmas carols. The music is provided by the Ipswich Hospital Band and the Glenmoriston Pipe Band.

Date: 15 December
Tickets: £8 (concessions for groups of 10 or more). Telephone: 01394 282 126.

Great Cornard

A Fun, Festive Event at St Andrew's Church

A fun evening suitable for people of all ages. The event will feature a fun nativity play with songs and dances, presented by the St Andrew's Choristers. There will be popcorn for all and mulled wine strictly for the adults.

After the interval families will be battling it out at Family Fortunes!

Date: 15 December
Tickets: £1 each or £3.50 for a family. Telephone: 01787 373 579.

Grundisburgh

King Arthur

Grundisburgh Amateur Dramatics Society (GADS) present their panto at Grundisbugh Village Hall.

Dates: 25 Jan/26 Jan, 1 Feb/2 Feb
Tickets: £4 adults/£2 children. Telephone: 01473 738648 or at the Old Forge Store.

Halesworth

Five And The Aladdin Stone, The Cut Arts Centre

There are strange happenings in the museum. Julian, Rick, Harry, Fran and Woofy the dog must uncover the secret of The Aladdin Stone. Why is Santa so grumpy? What is the secret of the Aladdin Stone? Will Woofy's worms ever be cured?

Five are never far from trouble, but this time they may have bitten off more than even they can chew!

From: 22 December until 5 January
Tickets: £9 (£7 concessions), £5 children, family ticket £25. Telephone: 0845 673 2123.

Haverhill

Robinson Crusoe, Haverhill Arts Centre

Robinson Crusoe is joined by Man Friday, Captain Hogwash and Princess Moonflower in this show of comedy and music.

From: 21 December to 24 December
Tickets: £9 (£7.50 concessions). Telephone: 01440 714 140.

Hoxne

Dick Whittington, St Edmund's Hall

Puzzle House Pantomimes present an experienced cast, songs and a free puzzle pack.

From: Sat 29-Sun 30 December (matinees and evening performances)
Tickets: £5 from Stradbroke Post Office or the Box Office on 01379 388408.

Ipswich

Humpty Dumpty, Chantry High School

A Landseer Players production.

From: 14-16 February 2008
Tickets: £6.50 - £7.50 Telephone 717030 www.landseerplayers.org.uk

Beauty And The Beast, The New Wolsey

'Seasonal entertainment with all the trimmings - jokes, slapstick and lashings of audience participation - spiced with classic hit songs, all played live.'

From: 29 November until 26 January
Tickets: £7.95 to £21.95. Telephone: 01473 295 900.

Cinderella, Ipswich Regent Theatre

Letitia Dean heads to The Regent fresh from her appearance in Strictly Come Dancing. The former EastEnders actress will be playing the Fairy Godmother alongside a cast which also includes Postman Pat.

Please note: Due to her commitment to Strictly Come Dancing, Letitia Dean will not be appearing in Cinderella on Saturday 22 December. Please contact The Regent if you'd like to exchange your pre-purchased tickets for another date.

From: 14 December until 16 January
Tickets: From £10. Telephone: 01473 433 100.

Crampons of Fear, Sir John Mills Theatre

It's 1932 and Europe is in turmoil. But never fear: the 91Èȱ¬ is sending the stars of its smash-hit variety show What Larks! on a grand continental tour.

Edith (Elizabeth Park) and Oliver (Simon Nock)

Edith & Oliver Bliss, Crampons of Fear!

Estranged husband and wife variety act Oliver and Edith Bliss find themselves embroiled in a devious plot to tip Europe in to war.

From: 5 December until 19 January (it's also in Woodbridge)
Tickets: £8 to £13.75. Telephone: 01473 211 498.

Kedington

A Magical Christmas, Kedington Community Centre

A new pantomime written by one of Ketton Players' members, Celia Bramwell.

While the plot might be new, the ingredients that make up A Magical Christmas will be familiar to young and old alike. There are cold-hearted villains, a dame, lovers and loafers, a beautiful princess, a handsome hero plus a few unusual trees!

From: 25 and 26 January and 1 and 2 February
Telephone: 01440 704293.

Lowestoft

Jack And The Beanstalk, Marina Theatre

Jack, Simple Simon, Daisy the Cow and a host of crazy characters will be waiting to take you on a rollercoaster ride of mayhem and madcap merriment this Christmas as they battle with the evil Giant Blunderbore.

91Èȱ¬ Suffolk is proud to be a media partner for this production from the Lowestoft Players.

From: 21 December until 6 January.
Tickets: From £8 to £12.50. Telephone: 01502 533 200.

Mildenhall

Dick Whittington, Jubilee Centre

The Bunbury Players present a panto including songs such as These Boots Were Made For Walking and Downtown as well as a tap-dancing cow.

From: 12-16 February 2008
Tickets: £4-£6 with family discounts. Telephone: 01638 552330.

Sudbury

Dick Whittington, Quay Theatre

Country boy Dick heads for London with his cat but in this retelling he falls in love and even ends up in Red Indian camp. King Rat provides the audience with a target for their pent up boos and jeers.

From: 22 December until 6 January
Tickets: £9.50 (£7.50 concessions). Telephone: 01787 374 745.

Tuddenham St Martin, nr Ipswich

Sleeping Beauty, village hall

It's the TADPOLES (Tuddenham Amatuer Dramatics People Of Little Experience)'s 22nd production.

From: 14-16 February 2008
Tickets: £5/£2.50Ìý Telephone: 01473 785003.

Woodbridge

Crampons of Fear, Seckford Theatre

It's 1932 and Europe is in turmoil. But never fear: the 91Èȱ¬ is sending the stars of its smash-hit variety show What Larks! on a grand continental tour.

Estranged husband and wife variety act Oliver and Edith Bliss find themselves embroiled in a devious plot to tip Europe in to war.

From: 22 to 27 January
Tickets: £8 to £13.75. Telephone: 01473 211 498.

Pinocchio, Seckford Theatre

Deben Players return to the Seckford Theatre to present their 41st annual pantomime, which is full of comedy and sparkle!

Follow Geppetto and the little wooden puppet he calls Pinocchio as they journey via a whale to Australia and back, meeting The Wizard of Aus and dame Daisy Duke en route.

From: 22 to 29 December (signed performances on 28th and 29th)
Tickets: £9 (£7 concessions). Telephone: 01394 615 015.

last updated: 06/02/2008 at 16:29
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