With Christmas rapidly approaching, theatres across the country are readying themselves for the arrival of panto season.
The South Lakes is spoiled for choice with performances throughout the festive season, so we’ve rounded up four of the upcoming shows to hit the stage this Christmas.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Bringing the classic fairytale to life on the stage, Burneside Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) kick off the new year with their production at The Bryce from January 9-17.
Telling the tale of Giant Blunderbore, Princess Jill, Dame Trot and son Jack, the story is packed with magic beans, a giant’s castle and a sprinkle of magic from Fairy Haricot.
Tickets, including group bookings, are available by calling the box office on 07792 777213 or booking online.
Dick Whittington
Celebrating 30 years of treading the boards, The Lakes Players will be in their new home at the Royalty Cinema in Bowness with a production of Dick Whittington, taking place from January 21-25.
Performed and managed entirely by volunteers, all proceeds from tickets sales go towards the production of The Lakes Players much-loved annual pantomime.
Tickets are on sale now through TicketSource.
The Snow Queen
Another production celebrating a special anniversary, the Grange Youth Pantomime will take place for one weekend only from Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7 celebrating 35 years of performances in the South Lakes.
A cast of 24 young performers, all under 18 years old, will tell the story of the Snow Queen, adapted from the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale.
Tickets are available to book online.
Rapunzel
Continuing a long-held tradition in the town, Barrow Pantomime returns this December with a production of Rapunzel.
On stage at Chetwynde School Theatre from December 19-31, the panto promises to be jam-packed with music, adventure, sparkle and plenty of audience participation.
Tickets are available to book through TicketSource.
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