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30 December 2002 1524 GMT
Round-up for Norfolk's festive showcase
Picture: panto dame.
Grease up with a dame, it's panto season again!

He's behind you!

The annual Christmas treat - take a look at our guide to seasonal events where you live before you book your tickets for a show.


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Shows in Norwich

Picture: Steve Houghton

Jack and the Beanstalk
December 20 - January 19

A cow, magic beans, giants - what more do you need to know? Starring London Burning's Steven Houghton, Rikki Jay and direct from Hogwart's, Chris Rankin.

Interview with Steven Houghton

Review of Jack and the Beanstalk

Pictures from Christmas Eve panto service

Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL
Box office: 01603 630000
Website:
www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk


Hansel and Gretel
21 December - 4 January
This traditional children's favourite has been given a few twists at the Puppet Theatre. Live accordion music, shadows and glove puppets play out this adventure.
All performances at 2.30pm, except 27 December and 3 January when the shows are at 7.30pm.

Norwich Puppet Theatre
St James's, Whitefriars, Norwich, NR3 1TN
Tel: 01603 629921
Website: www.geocities.com/norwichpuppets


Treasure Island
December 19 - January 4
Robert Louis Stevenson's famous tale of desert skulduggery is brought to life in this musical adaptation of the classic novel and promises fun for all the family.


Maddermarket Theatre
, St John's Alley, Norwich NR2 1DR
Box office: 01603 620917
Website: www.maddermarket.co.uk



Dereham
Mother Goose
Saturday 28 December - Saturday 4 January

Graphic: Mother Goose.

The Dereham Operatic Society give us some panto fun with the story of the goose who drops a golden egg or two.

Dereham Memorial Hall
Norwich Street, Sheringham, NR26 8RE.
Box office: 01362 696995

Great Yarmouth

Graphic: Puss In Boots.

Puss In Boots
January 4 - January 11
Especially written for the St George's Theatre starring many local children and John Woods as Dame.

St George's Theatre
King Street, NR30 2PG
Box Office: 01493 858387

Hippodrome Xmas Circus Spectacular
December 22 - January 5
Back by popular demand, Peter Jay and his team present more than 50 performers in one of Europe's largest Christmas circuses.

Hippodrome Circus
St. Georges Road,
Gt Yarmouth
Box Office: 01493 844172
Website: www.hippodromecircus.com

Babes In The Wood
December 23 - 29
This year is local performer Steve Ace's third Christmas at the Pavilion. He will be playing Nurse Nurse and will be joined by Mike Wallis as the Sheriff Of Nottingham with Gavin Dean and Emma-Clare as the two robbers. There will be a full supporting cast for the first time, including children from the Dusmagrik drama group. Family tickets are priced at £20.

Pavilion Theatre
Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6PP
Box office: 01493 662832
Website: www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk

Sheringham

Goldilocks and The Three Bears
Tuesday 7 until Saturday 18 January

Helen McDermott.

Helen McDermott stars as a clown in this production alongside well-known Norwich Theatre Royal dame Desmond Barrett and radio presenter Paul Barnes.

The show involves a large cast of local performers and dancers from the Peggy Carr School of Dance. Matinees are at 2.30pm, with evening performances at 7.30pm, except Sundays.

Sheringham Little Theatre
Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE.
Box office: 01263 822347
Website: www.sheringhamlittletheatre.co.uk


West Norfolk

Goldilocks and The Three Bears
December 30, January 1-4
The Swaffham players with their annual festive offering starring a big cast of local favourites under the musical direction of Ian Futers.

Hamonds High School Theatre, Swaffham
Box office: 01760 721899


Peter Pan
December 28 - January 1
The King's Lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society with the tale of the boy who never grew up.


King's Lynn Arts Centre, 27 - 29 King's Street, PE30 1HA
Box office: 01553 764864
Website: www:kingslynnarts.org.uk


Graphic: Dick Whittington.

Dick Whittington and his Wonderful Cat
December 7 - January 5
Dick goes in search of his fortune on the golden paved streets of London, he hopes.

Read review of this production

Princess Theatre,
The Green, Hunstanton, Norfolk,
PE36 5AH.
Box office: 01485 532252
Website: www.princesstheatrehunstanton.co.uk
Some BSL signed performances, braille synopsis available on request.


Wymondham
The Sleeping Beauty
Wednesday 8 January - Saturday 11 January

The Wymondham Young Farmers' Club present this classic fairy tale.

Central Hall, Wymondham
Box office: 01603 759593


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