Christmas Pantos in Suffolk
Check out our Big Panto Guide to Suffolk Shows this Christmas!
Jack & The Beanstalk
10 December – 2 January
Starring ‘Allo ‘Allo’s Sue Hodge, piano playing Dame, Bobby Crush, Hi-5’s Chris Edgerley and Adam Kelly with Timmy the Toucan. Great show for all the family with laugh out loud comedy, music and song, colourful sets and costumes.
Marina Theatre, Lowestoft
Dick Whittington (and his Cat!)
Until 15 January
A long time ago a young Dick Whittington arrives in London to make his fame and fortune. At first all goes well. He makes friends with a cat called Tommy, gets a job with a merchant and falls in love with a girl. But there are wicked forces at play. This is an adventure story like none other filled with injustice, love at first sight, shipwrecks, singing jellyfish and a trip to Morocco.
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
The Wizard Of Oz
17-23 December
A spectacular all new professional pantomime version of the classic story featuring the star of BBC TV’s Tracy Beaker, actress Dani Harmer as Dorothy, Ken Morley (main picture, Reg Holdsworth from Coronation Street) as The Wizard, the hilarious ventriloquist Gareth Oliver (Britain’s Got Talent) as the Scarecrow, Matthew McVarish (Raymond from CBeebies ‘Me Too!’) as the Lion, and Aaron Sidwell (Steven Beale from EastEnders) as the Wicked Witch’s Henchman. Follow Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure, as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical Land of Oz. With help from their new friends the Munchkins, they to travel to the Emerald City where the great Wizard of Oz lives.
Regent Theatre, Ipswich
Mother Goose
17 December – 2 January
The Dennis Lowe Theatre Company pantomimes have been a traditional part of Christmas in Felixstowe for 46 years and this year’s tale of fantasy is a long-time favourite with audiences. Mother Goose has all the ingredients for a magic, fantasy-filled family show – hilarious characters, a giant goose, an outrageous Dame and of course an evil baddie you’ll just love to hiss and boo!
Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe
Beauty & the Beast
Wednesday 28th December 7.30pm
Thursday 29th December 7.30pm
Friday 30th December 2.30pm
Caution – this performance might contain humour, singing & good acting, so persons of a nervous disposition should be warned…and by the way we have strobe lighting!
Tickets available from either the Community Centre Office on 01473 833226 or e-mail henleyparishcouncil@gmail.com
Written by Kay & Carys Swinger
Sponsored by Henley Parish Council
Venue Address: Ashbocking Road, Church Meadows, Henley, Nr Ipswich
Aladdin
17 December – 2 January
Family panto starring Starring Steve Ace as Widow Twankey, Clare Durrant as Aladdin, Gavin Dean as Wishee Washee, Dan Hanton & Chris Moore as Abanazar and Mel Sharman as The Genie.
Fisher Theatre, Bungay 01986 897130 www.fishertheatre.org
Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood
Until 28 January
A fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment, designed to delight all the family. A talented cast of actor/musicians serve up over twenty rock and soul classic songs including The Hippy Hippy Shake, I Shot the Sheriff, Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Born To Run, Signed, Sealed, Delivered and many, many more. Classic entertainment which combines the best live music with all the fun of traditional pantomime to create the perfect Christmas showtainment, designed to delight all the family.
New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich 01473 295900 www.wolseytheatre.co.uk
Aladdin
16 – 19 December
CBBC`s Pixel Face character Anthony Joblin; Disney`s Lion King West-End star Lloyd Notice and Tricky TV and Penn & Teller`s award winning magicians, High Jinx, join BBCTV`s Really Wild Show star Howie Watkins who will be offering his uproarious Widow Twankey. With magical flying carpets, real fountains and a thrilling live band it promises to be more spectacular, hilarious and exciting than ever. Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill 01440 714140 www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk
Dick Whittington
15 – 24 December
Fun for all ages as we follow the trials and tribulations of young Dick and his feline friend as they stumble their way to London, running into Red Riding Hood, her Dame Grandma and Good Fairies on the way before finding a city in the hands of the evil King Rat.
Seagull Theatre, Pakefield, Lowestoft 01502 589726 www.theseagull.co.uk
Jack & The Beanstalk
13 – 15 January
Join Leiston’s Bright Sparks as they present their giant of a traditional family pantomime, packed full of fun, laughter and the biggest beanstalk in pantoland!
Leiston Film Theatre, Leiston 01728 830549 www.leistonfilmtheatre.co.uk
