Theatre Watch
CINDERELLA AT THE CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY
Seasonal Theatre Anvil Arts
Box Office: 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk Thursday 9th December – Sunday 2nd January
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Strictly Come Dancing champion, Joe McFadden stars as The Beast/ Prince. Best-known for his roles in Heartbeat and Holby City, Joe is appearing in his first Anvil panto. He is joined by Basil Brush’s Mr Stephen Chris Pizzey who returns for more gags and silliness as Louis la Plonk.
Arlington Arts Centre
Mary Hare School, Newbury www.arlington-arts.com T: 01635 244246
Monday 20th – Tuesday 21st December
THE SANTA SHOW It’s Christmas Eve at the North Pole and the elves are making final preparations to Santa’s sleigh when disaster strikes! Santa’s computer has crashed and he needs your help to resolve the problem before Christmas gets cancelled. Will the children be able to help Santa save the day? Suitable for ages 2+, this interactive show includes songs, stories and a gift for every child. www.dk-pro.co.uk/santashow or 0333 666 3366
Corn Exchange Newbury cornexchangenew.com
Saturday 5th December
Friday 26th November – 2nd January
JACK FROST
CINDERELLA
A magical, wintery production brings Jack Frost to life through puppetry, music and enchanting storytelling. Ages 3+.
A fresh take on the classic rags-to-riches tale! Warning be prepared to lose your glass slippers from laughing so hard!
Friday 17th – Sunday 19th December
Saturday 4th December
FESTIVE CLAY DECORATION MAKING
BALLET THEATRE UK: THE SNOW QUEEN Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell.
Norden Farm Centre Maidenhead www.norden.farm
Tuesday 30th November – Thursday 30th December
Tuesday 18th February
POP DIVAS LIVE Get ready for the best songs, as four talented performers bring you up close and personal with the greatest female pop performers of today.
Braywick Leisure Centre
KIPPER’S SNOWY DAY Join this magical world of puppets and mischief, filled with original songs and music. This warm-hearted Christmas show is perfect for children and their families. Tuesday 22nd – Wednesday 23rd February
Maidenhead, SL6 1BN
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
Saturday 18th – Friday 24th December
ALADDIN Join in the fun at the Braywick Leisure Centre in the Baylis Theatre between 18th –24th December and get ready to roar with laughter as you cheer on Aladdin as he journeys on an adventure of a lifetime. Expect flying carpets, a wish- granting genie and a lamp-full of laughs! www.maidenheadpanto.co.uk 2 8 WINTER ISSUE 2021
Join resident artist Cáit Gould to make your own hanging ornamental decorations from clay.
Elvis Schumacher, cobbler and craftsman, has worked all his life creating the most beautiful footwear. But now he’s hit hard times... Everyone’s buying boring shoes from the evil businessman, Bunyan Sole-less. Time is running out for Elvis. With one piece of leather left and Bunyan’s factory growing, can anyone help him?
Oakwood Centre
Headley Road, Woodley T: 07863 734 830 www.berzerkproductions.com/ box-office-and-events Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th December
BERZERK PRODUCTIONS: ELF JR Based on the much-loved Christmas film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Reading Arts
www.whatsonreading.com Friday 3rd – Friday 24th December
THE SNOW QUEEN A new play written by Anna Wheatley Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen. Ages 8+. Friday 3rd – Friday 31st December
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Ebenezer Scrooge is having a miserable Christmas, but with a little help from Christmas Past, Present and Future, will he be able to see the festive joy after all? Enjoy the whimsy and wonder of this festive production for the whole family. Saturday 4th December – Monday 3rd January
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Hexagon’s spectacular family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast with children’s television megastar Justin Fletcher alongside Reading’s favourite Dame - Paul Morse. Saturday 26th February
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA-NOISY KIDS This out-of-this-world concert for the whole family is packed full of music inspired by space, from thrilling classics to film music favourites. Back in Reading by popular demand, Noisy Kids concerts are fun and accessible, designed for families to discover their new, favourite orchestral music.
Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/berkshire for thousands more great days out
South Hill Park
Bracknell www.southhillpark.org.uk Friday 26th November – Monday 3rd January
CINDERELLA – 2021 CHRISTMAS PANTO Cinderella must go to the ball and meet her prince – but what evil tricks will the wicked step sisters play to stop Cinders finding her happy ever after? So no ‘ifs’ or ‘Buttons’, join us for a 2021 festive season filled with fabulous fun, colourful characters, slapstick comedy, enchantment and all the creative sparkle you’ve come to love in this Great British pantomime favourite. Thursday 3rd – Saturday 5th February
HAIRSPRAY In 1960s Baltimore, dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) auditions for a spot on “The Corny Collins Show” and wins. She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion. Perhaps her new status as a teen sensation is enough to topple Corny’s reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show. A great musical for all the family.
The Watermill Theatre
Bagnor, Newbury Box office: 01635 46044 www.watermill.org.uk Thursday 18th November – Friday 31st December
THE JUNGLE BOOK A wild and captivating musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale full of warmth, laughter and wonder. Join Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, King Louie and more as The Watermill Theatre is transformed into the Indian jungle for the adventure of a lifetime. Take your little monkeys in their pyjamas so that they’re ready for sleep after a wild, theatrical bedtime story during 5pm shows from 19th December.
