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    It's panto time - oh no it's not, oh yes it is!
    Cinderella.
    See Cinderella and Buttons at The Alban Arena in St Albans
    There's a wealth of talent treading the boards this panto season in Beds, Herts and Bucks.

    From Aladdin to Cinderella there's something to suit everyone.

    SEE ALSO

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    ESSENTIAL INFO
    The term pantomime in most other parts of the world refers to the silent art of mime.

    The art of English pantomime is quite different and much more boisterous.

    Originating in the 17th century, but more closely associated with burlesque during the reign of Queen Victoria, it gradually developed into its current form - a comic play based on a fairy tale and performed at Christmas.

    Traditionally, the hero is a young woman, comic characters (usually men) are dressed in drag and the baddie is always booing and hiss-worthy.

    The play invites audience participation, actions and responses ("Oh, no it doesn't!" "Oh yes it does!").

    The panto is a quintessentially English Christmas experience - not to be missed!

     

    get in contact

    Here's our comprehensive list of pantomimes in Beds, Herts and Bucks

    Beds | Herts | Bucks

    Beds

    Babes in the Wood
    A production by The Leighton Buzzard Drama Group.
    Leighton Buzzard Theatre, Leighton Buzzard
    8 January 2004 - 24 January 2004
    Box Office: 01525 378310
    www.leightonbuzzardtheatre.co.uk

    Jack and the Beanstalk
    A production by the TADS Theatre Group.
    TADs Theatre, Conger Lane, Toddington
    9 January 2004 - 11 January 2004 and
    16 January 2004 - 18 January 2004
    Box Office: 01582 523262

    Cast of Puss in Boots.

    Puss in Boots
    The classic panto performed by Bedford Marianettes at the Civic Theatre, Bedford.
    21 December 2003 to 3 January 2004, except for 24/25/26 and 31 December.
    Tickets available from the Central Box Office, Harpur Street, Bedford.
    Credit Card bookings on 01234 269519.

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
    The Library Theatre, Luton
    5 December - 13 December 2003
    Box Office: 01582 547474

    Mother Goose
    The Country Players, Wootton Village Hall.
    5 and 6 February 2004 at 7.30pm, 7 and 8 February 2004 at 3.30pm
    Box Office: on 01234 269519 or 01234 315391

    Herts


    Aladdin

    The Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin
    18 December - 21 December 2003
    Box Office: 01462 455166
    www.qmt.org.uk

    Aladdin
    Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon
    8 January - 10 January 2004
    Box Office: 01992 441946
    www.broxbourne.gov.uk

    The Little Mermaid
    Artsdepot at The Bull, Barnet
    6 December 2003 - 4 January 2004
    Box Office: 020 8449 0048
    www.artsdepot.co.uk


    Ali Baba
    A presentation by Chipperfield Theatre Group
    at Chipperfield Village Hall
    Chipperfield, a village near Watford.
    Thurs 15th January 7:45pm
    Fri 16th January 7:45pm
    Sat 17th January 2:45pm and 7:45pm
    Box Office 01442 832 770

    Carla Bonner.
    Carla Bonner (Steph from Neighbours) stars as Cinderella at the Alban Arena

    Cinderella
    The Alban Arena, St Albans
    11 December 2003 - 4 January 2004
    Box Office: 01727 844488
    www.alban-arena.co.uk


    Interview with Carla Bonner >>

    More about this production >>

    Read our review >>

    Cinderella
    Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon
    27 December 2003 - 3 January 2004
    Box Office: 01992 441946
    www.broxbourne.gov.uk


    Cinderella
    Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth
    10 December 2003 - 4 January 2004
    Box Office: 01923 771542


    Dick Whittington
    The Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar
    16 December 2003 - 4 January 2004
    Box Office: 01707 645005
    www.hertsmereleisure.co.uk

    Jack and the Beanstalk
    The Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
    29 November 2003 - 1 February 2004
    Box Office: 08700 131030
    www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk

    Mother Goose
    The Campus Hall, West Herts College, Hemel Hempstead
    26 December - 28th December 2003
    Box Office: 01442 228091
    www.dacorum.gov.uk/arts


    Mother Goose
    Wolsey Hall, Cheshunt
    22 January - 24 January 2004
    Box Office: 01992 441946
    www.broxbourne.gov.uk


    Robin Hood

    Grundy Park Leisure Centre,Cheshunt
    2 January 2004
    Box Office: 01992 441946
    www.broxbourne.gov.uk

     

    Snow White
    The Radlett Centre, Radlett, Herts
    16 December 2003 - 3 January 2004
    Box Office: 01923 859291
    www.radlettcentre.co.uk

     

    Bucks

    Claire Sweeney.
    Claire Sweeney stars as Aladdin at MK Theatre

    Aladdin
    Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes
    11 December 2003 - 18 January 2004
    Box Office: 01908 606090
    www.miltonkeynes
    theatre.com


    Read our review >>

    More about this production plus an interview with Claire Sweeney >>

    Cinderella
    Civic Centre, Aylesbury
    Starring Britt Ekland
    13 December 2003 - 4 January 2004
    Box Office: 01296 486009
    www.aylesburyciviccentre.co.uk

    More about this production >>


    Cinderella
    A performace by the Forum Players at The Centre Theatre, Bourn End
    Sat January 17th at 2:30pm
    Sat January 24th at 2:30pm and 6:30pm
    Sat January 31st at 2:30pm and 6:30pm
    Tickets from Crocks and Crystal, Bourne End or 01628 523291
    £8 or £5 Concessions
    www.forumplayers.co.uk


    Jack and the Beanstalk
    The cast of Jack and the Beanstalk.Stantonbury Campus Theatre, Milton Keynes
    27 December 2003 to 4 January 2004
    Box office: 01908 324422
    www.mkaos.co.uk


    Aladdin
    Wycombe Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
    12 December 2003 - 18 January 2004
    Box Office: 01494 512000
    www.wycombeswan.co.uk

    Read our review >>

    Interview with Frank Bruno and Sophie Lawrence >>

    More about this production >>




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