Writer: Ian Hallard Director: Mark Gates Two friends who share a love of ABBA face an unexpected reunion 30 years after leaving school. From there, a spark of an idea develops to form a new ABBA tribute band, but with a twist...the band will be a full drag act. Don't be fooled though, this Priscilla... Continue Reading →
Writer: Julie Coombe Director: Richard Cheshire Richard Cheshire returns for the second year to direct the Gatehouse's most ambitious panto yet. The set design by Morgan Brind at Little Wolf Productions completely fills the stage at the Gatehouse. With various scene changes, from a glittering winter forest to a charming yet quirky house and a... Continue Reading →
Director: Michael Harrison Writer: Julian Clary After two years of Pantoland at the Palladium, finally Jack climbs the beanstalk at the London Palladium The production design by Mark Walter is nothing short of spectacular and expertly blends with Ben Cracknell's technicolour lighting design. Walter's design is a far cry from your traditional panto setting, instead,... Continue Reading →
Book & Lyrics: Lee Hall Music: Elton John Director: Nikolai Foster Choreographer: Lucy Hind It's taken six years after the original London production to get Billy Elliot back on stage. With inflation skyrocketing and public sector strikes gathering pace, the background couldn't be anymore relavent and this contemporary, gritty revival by Leicester Curve is perfect... Continue Reading →
Writer: William Shakespeare Director: Tim Ford Produced by Stafford Gatehouse, its manager Tim Ford takes the reins of Director in this 30th Anniversary production. Under his leadership, Romeo and Juliet is a nod to its traditional setting of time and place. However, with hints of contemporary music and including themes that beat the test of... Continue Reading →
Writer & Director: Joe O'Bryne The house lights dim, the stage in darkness and what feels like a minute of silence, from the getgo this eerie ghost story by Joe O'Bryne sets you on edge and keeps you guessing. Following the initial mixture of darkness and silence, O'Bryne's script almost pulls you in go a... Continue Reading →
Writer: Morgan Brind Director: Scott Ramsay Panto season is still underway at the Derby Arena with this epic production of Sleeping Beauty, but not quite as you know it. You may be surprised at how early Sleeping Beauty is reawaken, and that opens up a chance for the book by Morgan Brind to undergo twists... Continue Reading →
Writer: Wink Taylor Director: Richard Cheshire Choreographer: Phillip Joel Produced by Red Entertainment, it was clear from the casting announcement the Stafford Gatehouse wanted to bring something special for Christmas this year. They lined up a company of well known faces from Kids TV and the West End, along with Mauren Nolan create the most... Continue Reading →
Writer: Alan McHugh Director: David Fleeshman Choreography: Thomas Spratt 'Laughter is the perfect medicine' Bobby Davro proclaims to finish his solo stand up stint to Act Two. Those words sum up Sleeping Beauty at Crewe which is full of so much laughter it will awaken any sleeping spell. Alan McHugh ensures the key elements of... Continue Reading →
Writer: Peter Rowe Director: Kate Golledge After a large hiatus across the country due to the pandemic, Panto season off to a rocking good start as this Rock 'N' Roll Panto of Jack and the Beanstalk is a fun festive treat for the whole family. Artistic Director of the New Wolsey, Peter Rowe is no... Continue Reading →
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