A Pantomime (Panto) is a musical comedy take on an old, traditional fairy-tale. Made up of slapstick comedy, witty puns, word play, chase scenes, messy scenes, song and dance, and plenty of audience participation. The audience is prompted from their seats by the cast. Panto was developed in England and is traditionally performed around the Christmas holidays for family entertainment.  Plenty of silly jokes and fun for the young children, but also lots of adult humour that will sail over the heads of the little ones. 

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Sleeping Beauty is based on the Original tale of a princess that is cursed by a wicked fairy to die. A good fairy is able to change the curse to sleep for 100 years to be woken eventually by the kiss of a true prince.  Keeping with Panto tradition, there is a Dame (played by a male).

5 - 8 December, 2024 

Lawson Field Theatre