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You are in: Norfolk » Going Out » Stage

10 January 2004 1549 GMT
A Norfolk festive showcase

The annual treat of pantomime and Christmas shows are back. Take a look at our round-up to seasonal events where you live. See shows in Norwich, Dereham, Diss and area, Great Yarmouth and area, West Norfolk.

Shows in Norwich and area

Picture: Grayham Bickley as Aladdin

Aladdin
Saturday 20 December - Sunday 18 January

Lamps will be rubbed and wishes will come true in this traditional family show. Starring Graham Bickley as Aladdin and show director Richard Gauntlett as Window Twankey.

Norwich Theatre Royal
Theatre Street, Norwich
Box office: 01603 630000
Website:
www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk | Read what our reviewer said

Sleeping Beauty
by the Hethersett Pantomime Group
Saturday 17, 19 - Saturday 24 January

Hethersett Village Hall
Tickets: 01603 811005

Babes In The Wood
by the Bowthorpe Players

Friday 23 - Sunday 25 January

Cloverhill Village Hall
Bowthorpe
Box office: 01603 741818

Sleeping Beauty
by the Sprowston Parish Players
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 January

St Cuthberts Church
Tickets: 01603 403678/419896

Diss and area

Dick Whittington
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 January

Dick goes in search of his fortune on the golden paved streets of London. Starring Paul Smith as the Dame and Sarah Trippett-Jones as Dick.

Corn Hall
St. Nicholas Street, Diss
Box office: 01508 531625

Little Red Riding Hood
by the Brockdish Players

Saturday 17 - Sunday 18, Saturday 24 January

Brockdish Village Hall
Brockdish, nr Diss
Box office: 01379 668419

Great Yarmouth and area

Picture: Hippodrome circus dancers

Hippodrome Xmas Circus Spectacular
Friday 19 December - Sunday 11 January
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
| Read what our reviewer said

Jack And The Beanstalk
by the Gorleston Theatre Company
Wednesday 7 - Sunday 11 January

This much loved pantomime tells the story of the people of Merrydale who spend their lives living in fear of Giant Blunderbore who lives in a huge castle up in the clouds and has put a curse on their King, Maurice, whose fortune he has also stolen.

Pavilion Theatre
Pier Gardens, Gorleston
Tickets: 01493 603921

Picture: Dam Dolly Dumpling from Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty
Sunday 4 - Sunday 11 January

St. Georges Theatre present an up-to-date version of this classic children's story.

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

Aladdin
Tuesday 9 - Friday 26 January

The Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth offer you one of three opportunities to see Aladdin in Norfolk this Christmas. Starring Colin Roberts from Coronation Street as Widow Twanky.

Marina Leisure Centre
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth
Box office: 01493 852607

West Norfolk

Picture: Roger Dean as Widow Twanky

Aladdin
Wednesday 10 December -
Wednesday 7 January


The Princess Theatre present their version of this fun filled tale. Expect lots of slapstick humour, silly jokes and of course, plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in.

Princess Theatre,
The Green, Hunstanton
Box office: 01485 532252
Website: www.princesstheatrehunstanton.co.uk
| Read what our reviewer said
Some BSL signed performances, braille synopsis available on request.

Goldilocks & The Three Bears
by the Watlington Players

Wednesday 7 - Saturday 10 January

A lively and colourful pantomime by John Morley. The traditional Goldilocks story fitted into a sparkling circus theme.

Watlington Village Hall
Tickets: 01553 810452

Aladdin
by the Pocahontas Players
Thursday 22 - Saturday 24 January

Heacham Village Hall
Station Road, Heacham
Tickets: 01485 571267

Mother Goose
by the Downham Amateur Dramatic Society
Thursday 29 - Sunday 31 January

Downham Market Town Hall
Bridge Street, Downham Market
Tickets: 01366 383762


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