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Review: Shavington Village Festival’s ‘Aladdin’ at Shavington Academy

Review: Shavington Village Festival’s ‘Aladdin’ at Shavington Academy

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Village Festival Committee are delighting audiences this week by presenting their 40th consecutive pantomime, Aladdin.

Written by Bradford and Webster and directed by Rachel Hadzik-Chesters, this feel-good traditional panto was great entertainment and enjoyed by everyone who saw it on opening night.

February 22, 2018
Shavington Village Festival set to stage milestone 40th production

Shavington Village Festival set to stage milestone 40th production

By Claire Faulkner
Shavington Village Festival Committee have a lot to celebrate this year.

The group of local volunteers have been busy getting ready organising “Aladdin” – their 40th pantomine to date.

February 15, 2018
Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage Aladdin production

Andrews Panto & Plays Society to stage Aladdin production

By Jonathan White
The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) is performing ‘Aladdin’ at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford Street in Crewe.

It will be on Friday January 12 and 13 at 7pm each day with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm.

December 29, 2017
TAPPS pantomime Cinderella entertains local audience

TAPPS pantomime Cinderella entertains local audience


A panto by The Andrews Panto & Plays Society (TAPPS) helped to raise almost £800 for South Cheshire causes.

The pantomime ‘Cinderella’ was held at St Andrews Church Hall, on Bedford Street, Crewe.

March 4, 2017
Shavington to stage Cinderella as annual panto performance returns

Shavington to stage Cinderella as annual panto performance returns

Shavington Village Festival is to host its 39th annual Pantomime, and this year it’s Cinderella.

The family show with a classic story and laughs a plenty will star a local cast ranging from seven-years-old to 76.

February 11, 2017
Review: Panto season starts in style with Aladdin at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Panto season starts in style with Aladdin at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Panto season kicked off to a magical start with Aladdin at The Lyceum Theatre on Saturday night.

Comedy legends Cannon and Ball starred alongside Sid Sloane for a wonderful evening of family entertainment and festive fun.

December 12, 2016
X-Academy youngsters to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

X-Academy youngsters to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas Panto

Talented young dancers from South Cheshire’s X-Academy will join Cannon & Ball and CBeebies star Sid Sloane for Crewe Lyceum’s Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.

Students from X-Academy were chosen during this summer’s open pantomime casting at the Lyceum.

September 5, 2016
Cannon & Ball to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas panto Aladdin

Cannon & Ball to star in Crewe Lyceum Christmas panto Aladdin

Comedy veterans Cannon & Ball will star in the Crewe Lyceum Christmas panto, Aladdin later this year.

The legendary double act have been entertaining for more than 50 years.

February 29, 2016
Review: Cinderella Panto launches at Crewe Lyceum

Review: Cinderella Panto launches at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
Magic was in the air at Crewe when the Christmas pantomime season kicked off at The Lyceum.

A packed theatre was treated to festive fun with the classic story of ‘Cinderella’.

December 13, 2015
Crewe Lyceum launches Cinderella panto colouring competition

Crewe Lyceum launches Cinderella panto colouring competition

Nantwich youngsters can join in this year’s Crewe Lyceum pantomime Cinderella – by entering a special colouring competition.

And the best picture could land the winner a year’s supply of Snugburys ice cream.

October 30, 2015
Snugburys launches new Cinderella ice cream for Lyceum panto

Snugburys launches new Cinderella ice cream for Lyceum panto

Nantwich ice cream firm Snugburys has launched a festive Cinderella-themed ice cream for audiences at Crewe Lyceum during panto season.

The ‘Perfect Princess’ white chocolate ice cream will be available at Crewe Lyceum during the run of Cinderella, starring Gareth Gates, between December 12 and January 3.

October 12, 2015
Gareth Gates launches Lyceum panto ‘Cinderella’ at Bridgemere

Gareth Gates launches Lyceum panto ‘Cinderella’ at Bridgemere

Gareth Gates and the cast of Cheshire’s biggest pantomime, Cinderella, officially launched the show at Bridgemere Garden Centre in Nantwich.

Gates, who will play Prince Charming in the show at Crewe Lyceum, was joined by Alice Baker (Cinderella), Adam C Booth (Buttons), and Ugly Sisters Richard Foster King and Darren Southworth.

September 16, 2015
Shavington Panto looks to build on NODA award

Shavington Panto looks to build on NODA award

By Sara Royle
Shavington Panto’s prestigious National Operative and Dramatic Association award, has left cast and crew thirsty for more success.

The NODA accolade came just three short months after they took to the stage to perform their 2015 show, ‘The Pantomime Voyages of Sinbad’.

May 19, 2015