Events and Listings guide

Tell us about your local panto. Include venue, dates, times, prices and booking office number if possible.

Sheila Pink
The Colaton Raleigh Players will be performing the Swashbuckling panto 'Robinson Crusoe' in the Colaton Raleigh Village Hall each night at 7.30pm during half term from Tue 17 Feb to Sat 21 Feb. Be transported into Neptune's underwater Palace and Robinson Crusoe's South Sea Island. Enjoy all the fun and excitement of traditional pantomime with Swordfights, idiocy, even a gorilla!Some tickets are still available for £5 from The Bevans on 01395 567072.

Davydh
At Polbathic Hall(just off Torpoint Road, near Trerulefoot) Polbathic Players perform a script by pantowrights, Willie Balfour and Tony Bowditch. In Jack and the Three Musketeers our heroes & heroines grapple with a new menace. Jack seems a brave lad, however, can he shape up to the high standards of his new allies and defeat dark forces? Tickets still available: Thurs(a good night to go) Fri & Sat 12, 13 & 14 February 2009. Tickets from POLBATHIC MOTORS (see Players’ sign by the road): adults £3.50, children £2.50. Curtain up: 7.30pm. Ends 10pm.

Alan Woolley
Bampton Players Pantomime - The Little MermaidBampton New School Hall - Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st February 2009 at 7.30pm. also Sat at 2.30pm.Bampton Players will again be staging a traditional style Pantomime, based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale of the Little Mermaid. This will be held at the New School Hall during half term this February. The story tells the tale of King Neptune and his battle with the wicked Sea Witch to rule the waves. This battle involves Neptune’s daughters, the mermaids and his youngest daughter, Miranda, in particular. Miranda falls in love with a sailor she rescues from a shipwreck caused by the Sea Witch and her band of dastardly wreckers and pirates. The people of the village and the lighthouse keeper become involved when the Sea Witch, aided by her pet, a giant octopus, forces the lighthouse keeper to turn off the light to bring another ship on to the rocks. There are lots of ‘it’s behind you’ moments when the audience can join in the action in true pantomime fashion. The production involves a large cast of local people of all ages out to have fun, so why don’t you come and join in.Tickets are available from the Post Office in Bampton priced at £4.50 for adults, £2.50 for children or £12 for a family ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children)

H.A.T.S. Theatre
Holsworthy Amateur Theatre Society's annual pantomime is Peter Pan by John Morley. The spectacular and colourful show starts on 26th January and runs for a fortnight until 9th February Monday to Saturday 7-30pm at Holsworthy Theatre, Bodmin Street, Holsworthy, with matinees on Saturday 31st January and 9th February at 2-30pm. Tickets are £8 and £6 for children/concessions and the Box Office is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 3-00pm. Tel 01409 253826.

Richard Lake
I would like to invite you to come and see the KADCAT's(Keyham and Devonport Amature Theatre) Pantomime, Cinderella in Plymouth.This is being held at Devonport Playhouse, Fore Street, Devonport, PlymouthonThursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th Jan at 7.30pm and a Saturday 24th at 2.00.Tickets are £6 per adult, £4 per adult and £18 per family.Tickets are now available by contacting 07804585823.RegardsRichard Lakeon behalf of KADCAT production committee.

Alan Carr
Further to my brief note before Christmas I can now give you more details of Dracula the Panto a novel and ingenious production which the Shaldon Theatre Company will be performing at the Carlton Theatre Teignmouth from the 27th January (Tuesday) to the 31st January (Saturday) - 5 nights at 7.30 pm each night. Plus a matinee on Saturday 31st at 2.30 pm.Tickets £7 (adults) £3.50 children. Theatre Company Chairman Sandra Surgenor says "If you want to see a really hilarious show then book your seats early. Dracula sounds a bit different from your usual panto, and it is!, although it still has all the ingredients of a traditional show"Director and Choreographer Tracey Davies, is clearly excited to have secured many of the actors who appeared in the highly successful October production of "Oliver" at the Princess Theatre, Torquay. Tracey told us"Count Dracula (Gary Abraham) is looking for a new bride to join his three "old ones". He chooses the young and innocent Sonia (Naomi Ballman) but is thwarted by Garlic, the Fairy Queen (Nicola Samuel - Stevens) and almost ends up marrying his own werewolf! (Shelley Surgenor) - or worst still Sonia's mother Dame Rosie Glow (Steve Collings)" That's about as much of the plot that Tracey is prepared to divulge! However she is delighted to have such an excellent cast of singers and dancers to support the principals, and to be working with Daniel Saint as Musical Director. The whole Company are confident that a "Spectacular Dracula" is awaiting their audiences.I've just been advised that Saturday's production is a sell-out and tickets are selling well for the other days.

Longdown Pantomime
Longdown Pantomime presents "Jack and the Beanstalk" at Longdown Village Hall, Longdown, nr Exeter on 30th and 31st January 2009. Evening performances start at 7.30pm with the Saturday matinee starting at 2pm. To book your seat or more information call 01392 811315. All tickets £4.

Ermington Players
The Ermington Players present 'Aladdin's Lamp, I'm a Genii, Get Me Out Of Here' at the Devonport Playhouse, 7.30pm from February 19th-21st.Tickets: Adults £6, Children Under 12, £4.Box Office: 01548 830568.Following the success of our last two pantos at Devonport, 'The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Sisters' and 'Treasure Island, Pratts of the Caribbean', we are back for a third time with another outstanding show.www.ermingtonplayers.org.uk

Tiverton Signpost Club
Tiverton Signpost Club proudly presents it's 64th annual Panto, Mother Goose at the New Hall, Barrington Street, Tiverton from the 20th Jan to 31st Jan 09. Evening performances start at 7.30pm with a matinee performance on both Saturdays (24th & 31st) starting at 2.30pm. Tickets are available from Twyford Photography and Print, Bampton Street, Tiverton, Tel:01884 254818. Adults £6.50 Children 14years and under £5.50. So if you would like to join us for some fun and laughter and see Mother Goose, her sons and companions on their adventures which take them from Holland, through Austria and Russia to Gooseland then book your tickets now.

Axminster Drama Club
Axminster Drama Club are doing 'Cinderella-the return the of fairies' in the Axminster Guildhall from Thurs 22 Jan to Saturday 24 Janaury. Evening performances start at 7.30pm with a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets are available from the Archway Bookshop tel: 01297 33595. This traditional tale has an unusual twist with the return of 3 blundering fairies- not to be missed!

Hilary Gameson
Shiphay Amateur Dramatic Society presentThe New Adventures of Robinson Crusoethursday 8 - sat 10th jan 7.30pmfriday 16th - sat 17th 7.30pmmatinee sat 10th 2.30pmSt Johns church hall, cadewell lane, hiphay Torquaytickets £5 and under 15 £3.50 - available from Shiphay Collaton Post office or visit our website at www.sadsonline.co.uk or telephone 01803 390928Come and see what Robinson Crusoe did next as he journeys from Shiphay to the South China Seas - An eco-friendly Pantomime. Aaargh!

Ruth Robinson
TAODS are presenting Jack and the Beanstalk at the Civic Hall in Totnes from Mon 12th January to Sat 17 Jan every night at 7.30pm and a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.Tickets are available from Totnes TIC 01803 863168.Prices Monday and Tuesday all seats £5.50 Weds to Sat £6.50(concessions)and £8.50

NORTH TAWTON GUIDES AND BROWNIES
The North Tawton Brownies and Guides present Cinderella by Stuart Arden in North Tawton Town Hall on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st January 2009 at 7.30pm.Tickets are £5.00 adults and children under 12 £3.00, available from Angels Hairdressers,North Tawton from January 2nd,numbered seats.

Angela
Pinhoe Pantomime is pleased to present its 29th Production – Sleeping Beauty. The traditional tale of magical fairies, true love and the battle of good against evil has been cleverly re-worked. The Princess and her family when awoken by the Handsome Prince find that they have slept for 500 years and are now in the 21st century! Tickets are selling fast, many performances are sold out but there are still seats available for Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th January, 7.30pm America Hall Pinhoe. Rehearsals are in full swing, costumes and props made, and backdrops painted. We are virtually ready for production – all we need now is our audience!To join us in the laughter, music and drama please contact our box office on 01392 469179 or email boxoffice@pinhoepantomime.co.uk

The Bright Stars Theatre Group.
The Bright Stars at Northam Methodist Church present "BABES IN THE WOOD."All welcome on 16th/17th January & 23th/24th January,the evening performance starts at 7.00pm and the matinee performance each Saturday starts at 2.30pm.Admission prices;Adults £5.00,Oap's £4.00 and Children £3.00,all proceeds going to the Northam Youth Club.To book your seat or for more information telephone:01237 408226.

Ottery Community Theatre
OCT present 'A LAD IN OTTERY', by Alex Davies, directed by Gillian Coley. It is the traditional tale of Aladdin with an Ottery twist. Opens at The Institute, Ottery St Mary on Wednesday 14th January at 7.30 pm and runs til Saturday 17th including a matinee at 2.30 pm. Tickets £6 adults/£4 children available from Stagestruck 01404 811311

sylvia shute
The Avenue Church Newton Abbot presents the pantomime HANSEL & GRETEL.So you thought you knew the famous old tale did you? Dud you realise that HANSEL was a Cuckoo Clock Maker and that his brother PRETZEL was a slumberjack and that GRETEL lived on top the BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN with her two sisters. Come along to THE Avenue Church Newton Abbot February 4th - 7th Evening performances at 7.30Also two performances on Saturday 7th. Matinee at 2.30. Eve.7.30 tickets available 01626 203606 ADULTS £5.00CHILDREN £2.00

Alan Carr
Dracula The Panto. Shaldon Theatre Company's Annual Panto will be staged for 5 nights and 1 matinee in the last week of January at the Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth

janis paddon
poof!! hello this is the genie of the lamp just to let you know about the A.N.T.S. (actors of North Tawton) panto Aladdin coming up on February the 17th 18th 19th and 20th. The show will be in the Town Hall in North Tawton Tickets will be available from the Post Office North Tawton in January, rehearsals are going well Abanazer is as evil as ever Pc Ping and Pc Pong are keeping the chorus and dancers under control and the love between Aladdin and princess Soshi is just waiting to happen!! Her mother the Empress of China is not happy! Not forgetting our wonderfull Widow Twanky and Wishy Washy up to there normal tricks. mustnot tell you too much please come to watch us Bye Bye must go back in to my lamp see you in February. Genie of the lamp.

Rodney Bowen
The Teignmouth Players traditional pantomime is "Aladdin" by John Morley. The spectacular, funny and colourful show starts on 27th Dec and runs most days until 10th January at 7-30pm at The Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth with matinees on 28th Dec and 1st, 3rd & 10th January at 2-30pm. Tickets are £8 and £6 for children and the Box Office is open week days 10am to 12-30pm. Tel 01626 778991.

Robert Zarywacz
Once again, Ilfracombe demonstrates that it can celebrate Christmas like no other town in the land as the cast of Small Pond Productions' festive show sing out: 'It's Christmaaas' at the Landmark Theatre on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th December at 8.00pm. No other Christmas show can boast of a specially recorded speech by Her Majesty The Queen to the town's residents. What does Her Majesty think of Ilfracombe? What did Prince Edward report back from his recent visit? You'll have to be there to find out. As well as live singing, dancing and comedy on the Landmark stage, this year's show features humorous interviews with some typical Ilfracombe residents on what they like about Christmas, filmed on location around the town. Isn't that an ugly sister in the High Street? Add to this live comedy, the energy of the young dancers performing their dance routines on stage, and soloists and chorus singing a range of old and new Christmas songs, and we've got a great show to kick off everyone's Christmas in style. The audience can sing alone to Victorian carols including 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', 'In the Bleak Midwinter' and 'Silent Night', as well as enjoying seasonal songs from the Bing Crosby era plus recent Christmas songs - there's something for everyone. It's the show to get the whole family singing along to favourite Christmas songs and carols, and laughing at hilarious comedy. After all, It's Christmaaas! Tickets £9 or family ticket £32.00. Call the Landmark box office on 01271 324242 or book online at www.northdevontheatres.org.uk

JACKY JACKSON
Exeter Police and Hospital Players present THE LION THE WITCH AND THE BEDSIDE TABLE a Panto done for CHARITY at the Barnfield Theatre Exeter Mon 26th January 2009 - Saturday 31st January 2009 Curtain up 730pm every night and 2pm Saturday Matinee - Prices from £6 - £9.50 Consession prices Thursday,Friday and matinee £7.50 Tickets from the Theatre 01392 270891

Ali Ransom
Exeter Little Theatre Company are performing Mother Goose at the Exeter Barnfield Theatre from Saturday 27th December to Saturday 10th January, at various times, including Matinees and evening performances.Tickets £10 or family tickets available. Ring Box Office 01392 270891 for tickets.This a traditional family pantomime with great songs, dancing, slapstick,a fairy to cheer at and a demon to boo at, Gertrude Goose who lays golden eggs as well as our regular cuddly dame, Rob Luke. So come and be entertained over the festive season.

Sian Doyle
Dawlish Repertory company proudly presents ALI BABA AND THE FOURTY THIEVES on Friday 2nd January - Saturday 10th January at the Shaftesbury theatre Dawlish, bar open at 7pm performace starts at 7.30pm, matinees on 3rd and 10th performance starts at 2.30.Box office open 15th -23rd December29th - 31st December2nd - 10th January The box office is open 10am - 12pmTelephone 01626 863061 or pop in to book tickets prices at £7 for adults and £6 for children.

Ipplepen Amateur Dramatic Society
Ipplepen Drama group are presenting a new version of GOODY TWO SHOES at the Village Hall Ipplepen 22 23 24 January 2009. Nightly at 7.30pm & matinee on 24 at 2.00pm Contact Carol Smith 01803 812653 for tickets £6 Adults & £3 children.

Steve Cowin
Hi. I am the head of Drama at John Kitto Community College in Honicknowle, Plymouth. On Tues 16th and Weds 17th December we have a great show on offer. Jekyll and Hyde, the Gothic panto!! A great new script, new songs, flash animation, it's got the lot, performed by students from age 11 to 19 and all for just £2 adults and £1 students. Tickets available from the school on 01752 705131.

MARY TAVY PANTOMIME GROUP
Mary Tavy Pantomime Group are presenting BABES IN THE WOOD on Wednesday 28th January to Saturday 31st January at the newly refurbished Coronation Hall Mary Tavy.7.30pm nightly and a 2.30pm Saturday matineeAdults £5OAPs £4Children £2.50Family £12Tickets will be available from Mary Tavy Post office & Stores.

Bob Raggett
Rehearsals are in full swing for the Dunsford Amateur Dramatic Society’s 2009 pantomime “Aladdin”, the Society’s 61st annual show which will run in the Village Hall from Saturday 10th January to Saturday 17th January. “Aladdin” is an original script written and directed by Jayne Tolliday and Graham Sharland. Jeff Hocking is the Musical Director. There will be matinee performances on each Saturday at 2.30pm with evening shows (except Sunday) at 7.45pm. The box office for advanced ticket sales is located, as usual, at Sunnybank (opposite the Village Hall). Tickets are £4 and £5. Telephone bookings can be made on 01647 252795. An answerphone is available when the box office is unmanned.

Porlock Pantomime & Drama Society
SNOW WHITE - Feb 5th to 7th inc. Tickets - 01643 862337.Available on Porlock Late Night Shopping 13th Dec & from 1st Jan 2009

Moorland Merrymakers
This year the Merrymakers are putting on Humpty Dumpty, running from Saturday 6th December to Saturday 13th December (not Sunday). Show starts 7.30pm, as always there will be pasties in the interval. Tickets £5

Jim Coyle
Kingskerswell panto this year is our 45th consecutive panto Mother Goose. It runs from Monday 26th Jan until Saturday 31st Jan 2009. Performances are at 7.30p, with a matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday. Tickets are available from The Garden Gate, Fore street, Kingskerswell and cost £5 with concessions for 26 people and over.

Buckfastleigh Pantomime Group
Buckfastleigh Pantomime Group stages Beauty and the Beast at Buckfastleigh Town Hall from 11-14 December at 7.30pm, with extra matinee shows on the Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets are available from Bradley’s Estate Agent in Buckfastleigh, prices from £3.50.

Andy Coles
Hi, the Revue Players are presenting Mother Goose at the Atheneaum Theatre from Tuesday the 9th December to Saturday 13th December 2008 nightly at 7.30 with a Saurday matinee at 2.30. Tickets are £8 for adults and £7 for children and concessions. A family ticket is also available for £26 which is for 2 adults and 2 children. Tickets are available from the Athenaeum box office on Plymouth 266104