Christmas Guide 2018

Christmas Guide 2018

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 15 November, 2018

Panto time at The Anvil

Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, it’s off to Basingstoke you go for this year’s traditional family pantomime at The Anvil, SnowWhite and the Seven Dwarfs . Taking the title role of SnowWhite is Dani Harmer, best known as CBBC’s Tracy Beaker , and playing Muddles is Chris Pizzey, who will also be directing the panto and is planning lots of fun, magic, mayhem, and laughs. Chris Pizzey is best known to youngsters as Mr Stephen in the hit television show The Basil Brush Show. The Wicked Queen is played by Kirsty Sparks, who has appeared in Me and My Girl, CATS, Starlight Express and Saturday Night Fever . Chris Warner Drake is the handsome Prince. He is currently appearing in Chicago and has appeared in many musicals, including Hairspray and Starlight Express . The dame is played by seasoned panto performer Jamie Steen who has a wealth of experience in theatre, musicals and cabaret. Join the Wicked Queen, handsome Prince, and seven mischievous dwarfs for lots of festive fun. With lavish sets and sumptuous costumes, a mix of up-to- the-minute pop songs and old favourites, great gags and plenty of audience participation Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is perfect for keeping the whole family entertained during their Christmas treat. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will run from Thursday, December 13 to Sunday, January 6, 2019. There is a relaxed performance for those on the autistic spectrum and with other disabilities on Wednesday, January 2 at 2pm. There is also a BSL signer at the 6pm performance on Tuesday, December 18. For more information or for tickets, call the Anvil Arts box office on 01256 844244, or visit the Anvil Arts website anvilarts.org.uk. You could win one of two family tickets for the 6pm performance of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs at the Anvil, Basingstoke on Sunday, December 16. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q : Who is playing SnowWhite?

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