Festive pantos sure to end with a happily ever after

It’s that time of year again...oh yes it is. Time to dust off those costumes and slap the lipstick on for. . . panto season.

Christmas would n’t be the same without it. Oh no it wouldn’t. Nick Smith has been finding out about the wealth of performances across the area set to warm the cockles of your heart . . .

CINDERELLA
Luton Library Theatre
Now until January

PANTOMIME season is upon us again after Cinderella opened on Friday.

Produced especially for Luton Library Theatre, the festive fun will not be performed anywhere else, and is suitable for the whole family.

Directors Ben Miles and Harriet Hardie have been working hard to capture the magic of Cinderella in a time-honoured way.

Miss Hardie said this week: “We have just had our penultimate rehearsal for our first performance on Friday morning. I am very excited. I have seen it many times and still find it very funny. It will hold an adult’s attention, so it really is a pantomime for all the family.”

The talented team will be singing and dancing to a fabulous new musical score by established composer Rebecca Applin.

She promises a heady mix of toetapping, finger-clicking numbers and great upbeat, pop inspired show tunes.

Tickets start at £9. To buy tickets call Luton Library Theatre on 01582 547474 or order online at www.lutonlibrary theatre.com

ALADDIN
The Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Until Sunday, January

DUNSTABLE’S very own Faye Tozer from Steps, CITV presenter Richard Cadell, Sooty, Sweep and Soo, plus arguably the nation’s favourite panto dame Stephen David and the most famous ring master in the world, Nor - man Barr ett, appear in this panto. Join Alad - din on a thrilling carpet ride and an adventure of a lifetime.

With an all-star cast, sparkling sets, glorious costumes, spellbinding special effects, danc ing, sing - ing, comedy and loads of audience participation, this is a show guaranteed to enthrall the whole family.

Until Sunday, January 2

THE ALBAN Arena has opened its doors to the new extra special pantomime Peter Pan.

Featuring stunning sets, impressive costumes and stars like Larry Lamb, Katy Ashworth, Tank Montana and Ben Roddy directing, it’s no wonder it is well on the way to becoming the best selling Alban Arena pantomime ever.

What makes Peter Pan extra special this year is the additional live band that will transport you all the way to Neverland.