Preview: Relaxed Cinderella at Darlington Civic Theatre

A CHILLED OUT EXPERIENCE AT THE PANTOMIME

Cinderella

Darlington Civic Theatre

Friday 8^th January 2016

Darlington Civic Theatre and Qdos Entertainment to present a specially adapted ‘relaxed’ pantomime performance of Cinderella on Friday January 8, 2016.

Darlington Civic Theatre and Qdos Entertainment are delighted to be bringing a specially adapted performance of the spectacular family pantomime, Cinderella, designed to welcome people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability or sensory and communication disorders.

This relaxed performance will allow audience members to leave the auditorium and return at any time, light and sound levels will be specially adapted, and there will be a ‘chill-out zone’ outside the auditorium.

Audience members can talk as much as they like and there will be no expectation that the audience has to be quiet.

The special relaxed performance is on Friday January 8 at 2pm, tickets are £8.50. To book contact the Box Office on 01325 486555.

Starring in Cinderella will be Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey alongside Brendan Sheerin from Coach Trip and Niki Evans from The X-Factor. Managing Director of Qdos Entertainment’s pantomimes division, Michael Harrison, said; “The success that Ashleigh and Pudsey have enjoyed since winning Britain’s Got Talent is tribute to the popularity and versatility of the act. Everyone from The Queen to the cinema-going millions have enjoyed Ashleigh and Pudsey’s tricks and routines, which will feature heavily in this year’s panto.”

Read the original North East Theatre Guide preview here. 

Tickets:

Cinderella runs at Darlington Civic Theatre from Saturday 5 December 2015 to Sunday 10 January 2016.

For tickets and more information visit darlingtoncivic.co.uk or call the box office on 01325 486555.

Preview: Cinderella at Darlington Civic Theatre

BRENDAN SHEERIN AND NIKI EVANS JOIN ASHLEIGH & PUDSEY IN CINDERELLA - THE GREATEST PANTOMIME OF THEM ALL!

Cinderella

Darlington Civic Theatre

Saturday 5 December 2015 to Sunday 16 January 2016

Channel 4’s popular TV show Coach Trip’s Brendan Sheerin and X Factor finalist Niki Evans have joined the cast of this year’s spectacular family pantomime Cinderella at Darlington Civic Theatre. The news follows the theatre’s recent announcement that Ashleigh Butler leads the cast as Cinderella, with her talented four-legged friend Pudsey.

Veteran travel expert Brendan Sheerin became a household name through Channel 4's runaway hit reality programme Coach Trip, having started his travel career in Costa Brava in the late 70s. Coach Trip and Celebrity Coach Trip catapulted Brendan to fame, with more than 300 episodes having aired since the series started in 2005. Brendan’s other TV credits include Brendan's Magical Mystery Tour and Brendan's Love Cruise. Brendan has written about his travel adventures in his autobiography titled My Life: A Coach Trip Adventure.

Niki Evans, who rose to fame in the fourth series of ITV’s The X Factor will play The Fairy Godmother. Niki has performed extensively as a solo vocalist and has recently toured the UK as Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers and as Paulette in Legally Blonde the Musical. Most recently she starred in Cool Rider, the concert-production of Grease 2 in the West Endand has starred in a number of critically acclaimed pantomimes.

Michael Harrison, executive producer of Cinderellasaid “Brendan brings his big personality and infectious humour to the stage alongside Niki who has such a fabulous voice and wonderful stage presence. We’re delighted that they have agreed to be part of our spectacular Darlington production this year. With such a strong cast already in place this year’s pantomime is going to be a real treat for all the family.”

Lynda Winstanley, Director of Darlington Civic Theatre said “We are absolutely thrilled to announce this additional casting for Cinderella. With Ashleigh and Pudsey already creating a great buzz around the town, Brendan and Niki will both be a huge hit with audiences of all ages.”

Tickets:

Tickets are already on sale for Cinderella, which runs from Saturday 5 December 2015to Sunday 16 January 2016. For tickets and more information visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk or call 01325 486555.

Preview: Cinderella at Darlington Civic Theatre

ASHLEIGH & PUDSEY TAKE THE LEAD

IN DARLINGTON CIVIC THEATRE’S PANTOMIME, CINDERELLA

Cinderella

Darlington Civic Theatre

Saturday 5 December 2015 to Sunday 10 January 2016

Darlington Civic Theatre has announced that Britain’s Got Talent winning act, Ashleigh and Pudsey, are to star in this year’s magical family pantomime, Cinderella.

Ashleigh and Pudsey

Will Star in Darlington Civic

Theatre Pantomime Cinderella

Described by Simon Cowell as “one of my favourite ever acts”, since winning Britain’s Got Talent Ashleigh and Pudsey have been in phenomenal international demand. They have presented two series of their own TV show for CBBC, Who Let the Dogs Out, appeared on American television shows including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, America’s Got Talent, Good Morning America and E! News and released Pudsey: My Autobidography - which sold-out within three days. A shorter version of the book, A Pup Story, was released for younger fans, which was accompanied by a book-tour across the country.

In 2014 Pudsey the Dog: The Movie was released and screened in 400 cinemas across the UK, with Pudsey being given his voice by David Walliams. Alongside their many appearances on screen, Ashleigh and Pudsey are no strangers to the stage, having starred in pantomimes for the past three Christmas seasons.

Cinderella is staged by the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Qdos Entertainment, who bring with them a reputation for large-scale shows packed with special effects, family-friendly comedy and world-class production values. Last year’s show, The Chuckles of Oz, which was created in Darlington especially for Civic Theatre audiences, is now successfully touring across the UK.

Managing Director of Qdos Entertainment’s pantomimes division, Michael Harrison, said; “The success that Ashleigh and Pudsey have enjoyed since winning Britain’s Got Talent is tribute to the popularity and versatility of the act. Everyone from The Queen to the cinema-going millions have enjoyed Ashleigh and Pudsey’s tricks and routines, which will feature heavily in this year’s panto.”

Lynda Winstanley, Director of Darlington Civic Theatre said “We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Ashleigh and Pudsey will be with us for Cinderella and I am sure they will be a great hit with audiences of all ages.”

Tickets:

Cinderella runs at Darlington Civic Theatre from Saturday 5 December 2015 to Sunday 10 January 2016. For tickets and more information visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.ukor call 01325 486555.

Preview: Wizard of Oz at Whitley Bay Playhouse

Whitley Bay is in for a magical

adventure this Easter

The Wizard of Oz

Starring Ashleigh and Pudsey

Whitley Bay Playhouse

Thursday 9^th & Friday 10^th April 2015

This Easter, audiences at PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay, will set off on a magical adventure, over the rainbow.  The wonderful Wizard of Oz, starring Britain’s Got Talent winners, Ashleigh & Pudsey is brought to the stage by Shone Productions, this Thursday 9^th & Friday 10^th April.

Recently seen on CBBC with their hit series ‘Who let the dogs out?’ Ashleigh & Pudsey are starring as Dorothy & Toto. Joining them is the hilarious Lloyd Hollett as the Scarecrow and Hollyoaks’ Laura Handley as the Wicked Witch of the West, who is determined to foil their quest by any means necessary!

Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto as they journey down the yellow brick road to see the great and powerful Wizard of Oz, meeting lots of new friends along the way; the bumbling Scarecrow who is desperate for a brain, the Tin Man who wants a heart and the Cowardly Lion who needs some courage.

Ashleigh Butler said: “Wizard of Oz is one of my favourite films. I remember watching it on repeat when I was a little girl. Now Pudsey and I have a chance to bring Dorothy and Toto to life on the stage. We can't wait to work alongside a great cast and entertain everyone with this classic story. So come and join us on our journey along the yellow brick road”

Producer & Director, James Shone explains: “I am very pleased to be coming to the Playhouse this Easter with The Wizard of Oz. The show features a fantastic cast, dancers, live band and beautiful scenery and costumes. This modern version of the classic story even includes some current popular songs. There is something for the whole family and you’re in for a real treat.”

So click your heels and head down to PLAYHOUSE, Whitley Bay this Easter.

Tickets: 
The Wizard of Oz is at PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay on Thursday 9th & Friday 10th April 2015

Prices: £18 adult, £16 child, £65 Family Ticket

Box Office open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10.30am -2.30pm plus until show start on event days. Tickets can also be purchased on the booking hotline 0844 248 1588 or online at www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk.