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Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel (Platform, Glasgow)

Magical and truly unpatronising update of the Grimm Brothers' classic

(4 stars)21 Dec 2011

If the Grimm Brothers had grown up in Easterhouse, their version of the cannibalistic horror story for kids, Hansel and Gretel, might have turned out slightly differently. In Platform’s magical, and truly unpatronising 2011 update, Gretel (Becki…

The Lost Sock Princess

The Lost Sock Princess

Puppet Lab's festive show for under-sevens is infectious, interactive fun

(4 stars)19 Dec 2011

Ever wondered what happens to your socks when they disappear from the washing machine? Puppet Lab provides some highly persuasive answers to this conundrum in a big-hearted entertainment pitched at children under the age of seven. The show kicks off in…

Cinderella

Cinderella (Dundee Rep)

Witty script, excellent performances and bold lack of concern for tradition

(4 stars)12 Dec 2011

Writer Phil Porter has taken perhaps the best-loved of all festive tales, pulled it apart and reassembled it with a bold lack of concern for tradition. Yes, folks, this is Cinderella but not as we know it. For starters, this version is set on a…

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Stuart Paterson's 'children's play' is enjoyable but lacks the energy of true panto

(3 stars)6 Dec 2011

The basic story is so simple it’s mythic: girl meets beast, they fall in love, beast turns into boy. Stuart Paterson’s venerable adaptation is a tad more complicated. There are ugly sisters (as if a titular ugly character weren’t enough), played with…

Liam Rudden of the Brunton Theatre’s Aladdin - interview

Liam Rudden of the Brunton Theatre’s Aladdin - interview

The writer-director shares his insight into the panto-creating process

6 Dec 2011

What are the challenges of adapting such a well-known story? The biggest challenge is ensuring that the narrative is not lost in amongst all the routines, gags and songs. Finding the right routines and songs to advance the story is crucial. How does…

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Dick Whittington: Colstars
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13 Feb–18 Feb Feb 13–18, 7pm, mats Feb 15, 18, 2.30pm The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare
The Frog Prince: Boston Playgoers Society
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15 Feb–18 Feb Feb 15–18, 7pm Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs: Rhondda Theatre Group
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15 Feb–18 Feb Feb 15–17, 7.15pm, mat Feb 18, 3pm Phoenix Cinema And Theatre, Pentre
Aladdin: A Multi Faith Pantomime
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18 Feb Feb 18, 7.30pm–9.30pm, doors 7pm Hodson Hall, Loughborough
Beauty And The Beast: Ferndown Phoenix Musical Society
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22 Feb–25 Feb Feb 22–25, 7.30pm, mat Feb 25, 2.30pm Barrington Centre, Ferndown
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