Dick Whittington and His Cat Tweedy: Everyman Theatre Cheltenham

Gloucestershire’s hometown hero Dick Whittington (Cleve September) ventures to London to seek his fortune in the Everyman Theatre’s most exciting pantomime adventure ever. Joined by everyone’s favourite clown as his Cat Tweedy; Dick’s faithful feline sidekick. Press Night Also featuring Sam Holmes as Fairy Bow Bells; Kevin Brewis as Sarah The Cook and Phoebe Samuel-Gray … Read more

Aladdin at The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury Review

Tewkesbury’s Roses Theatre has Aladdin as their Panto running until Saturday 4th January 2020. Prices range from fifteen to twenty-five pounds. This year is sponsored by local solicitors Thomson & Bancks. I was invited along for Press night. The following will contain spoilers. Aladdin at The Roses Theatre Similarities Now and Then Aladdin was actually … Read more

Sleeping Beauty at the Roses Theatre Review

comedy panto scene with mess on his face and the dame

Ben Crocker does it again with Sleeping Beauty – this year’s Panto at The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury. In his sixth consecutive year of writing and directing never failing to deliver an astounding Pantomime, with plenty of talented singing and dancing; amazing costumes and sets; magical sound and lighting; plus plenty of gags and audience participation … Read more

The Roses Theatre Jack and the Beanstalk Panto

I love Pantos, they really remind me of Christmas as a child. The booing the baddie, and the goodie throwing sweets into the audience, after shouting, “He’s behind you.” So you can imagine how excited I am to tell you that I am being granted special access to The Roses Theatre’s production of Jack and … Read more

Aladdin at The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury

Last week we went to The Roses Theatre to see Aladdin, written and directed by Ben Crocker. This production really captured the essence of everything that is Panto. There was the villain to boo at Abanazar (or-have-a-banana) played by Jeffrey Harmer. My three year old really enjoyed Booing! Lots of comedy with PC Ping Pong (played by … Read more