What Pantomime is on at Mayflower?
Cinderella
You shall go to the ball next Christmas with the spectacular family pantomime Cinderella. Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh out loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.
What was the Mayflower Theatre called?
The Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre (1928–1950) The theatre opened on 22 December 1928 as The Empire Theatre, part of the Moss Empire theatre group. It was part of the company’s expansion of the late 1920s which also saw theatres constructed in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Oxford and The Dominion, in London.
What panto is Craig Revel Horwood in?
Craig Revel Horwood will be starring in Cinderalla, which always turns out to be a fun packed evening of panto magic, comedy and entertainment. The West End choreographer and director has become a household name after appearing as a judge on every series of the much-loved TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
What are the best seats in the Mayflower Southampton?
There are definitely pros and cons for all of the seating areas at the Mayflower Theatre. I would say that the best seats are mid way back in the centre area of the stalls, because you’re far away enough from the stage to take in all the action, but you can also see the close up facial expressions of the performers.
Who is Baron Hardup?
David Gant, aka Baron Hardup, has had a busy day. Not content with a cameo appearance on BBC RADIO NORFOLK TREASURE QUEST, he is also featured in a fashion spread in today’s Daily Mail and did two panto shows too.
Why is Mayflower Theatre called?
Our History The Empire Theatre was established in 1928 by Moss Empires and changed its name in 1950 to the Gaumont when it was purchased by the Rank Organisation. The theatre was renamed Mayflower Theatre and reopened in February 1987 when The Mayflower Theatre Trust was established to manage the theatre.
Where is the Mayflower ship now?
In December 2015, the ship arrived at the Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard in Mystic, CT for restoration. The ship returned temporarily to Plymouth for the 2016 summer season and has returned permanently in 2020, just in time for the 400th anniversary of the pilgrims’ arrival.
How many seats does the Mayflower Theatre have?
2,300
Mayflower Theatre/Capacity
We are often described as being a big old barn, having one of the largest auditoriums in the country with over 2,300 seats. The building however is a mere shell, it is the people and productions who come and work here that make us a living breathing theatre.
Who invented pantomime?
John Rich, actor-manager of the Lincoln’s Inn Theatre (opened 1714) and The Theatre Royal, Covent Garden (opened 1732), was known as the ‘father of pantomime’ because he was the first to realise the potential of the Commedia characters.
Will panto return to Mayflower Theatre in 2021?
We’re grateful for the support of The National Lottery who have helped us ensure panto can return to Mayflower Theatre. If you have kept your tickets to our Cinderella panto, which has been rescheduled to Christmas 2021, we would like to say a big thank you by giving you access to early booking 10am on Wednesday before the general public.
When is the Sleeping Beauty pantomime on?
We are so excited to announce our unmissable, socially distanced pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, starring Joe Pasquale, Lesley Joseph, Ceri Dupree Neal Wright, Sarah Earnshaw and introducing Georgia Carr as Sleeping Beauty from 19 Dec 2020 – 3 Jan 2021.
Is it too early to book for next year’s Pantomime?
With over 50,000 theatregoers attending each festive season it’s never too early to book for next year’s show! You shall go to the ball next Christmas with the spectacular family pantomime Cinderella.
What is the age limit for pantomime?
All ages are welcome, including under twos. Pantomime is really exciting, but it can also be a bit loud and scary in places and sometimes has the odd naughty joke for the grown-ups to enjoy. Please bear this in mind if you are planning to bring children under the age of 5 or anyone of a nervous or sensitive disposition.