Jack and the Beanstalk – 2024/25 Pantomime

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From Sat 23rd November 2024 to Sun 5th January 2025


by Tom Rolfe Productions – 37 shows to choose from.

Fe Fi Fo FUN for all the family! Due to overwhelming demand, this year’s panto run has been extended through to 5th January 2025!

Join Jack and the gang on an epic adventure in this GIANT new adaptation of the much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk! Watch as Jack scales the mighty beanstalk, trying to outwit the fearsome Giant Blunderbore, save the village, and maybe even rescue his beloved cow Daisy along the way!

Brought to you by the team behind Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella—this magical, fun-filled show is packed with dazzling scenery, stunning costumes, and more laughter than ever before.

Will the Trotts have to sell Daisy? Will Giggleside be saved? There’s only one way to find out—grab your tickets now and make this a family tradition you won’t want to miss!

Hurry! Last year's Beauty and the Beast was a sell-out, so don’t delay—book today!

 

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The Magic of Science

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Sunday 20th April 2025 at 2:30pm


For one night only

Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the Empire Theatre into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination. Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!

Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.

New for 2025!

Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure!!! Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!

 

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Wizard of Oz

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Sunday 3rd November 2024 at 1:00pm


by Tom Rolfe Productions for one night only

Take a stroll down the yellow brick road this November as Tom Rolfe Productions proudly present everyone’s favourite pantomime story The Wizard of Oz live on stage.

Expect dazzling scenery, beautiful costumes, hilarious comedy and much more! So what are you waiting for book your tickets, click your heels together and join Dorothy, Lion, Tinman and Scarecrow for the ultimate family treat!

 

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Wonders of Our Universe

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Wednesday 9th April 2025 at 2:00pm


For one night only

Immerse yourself in an evening of exploration, each second meticulously crafted to produce a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the cosmos, delivered in a distinctive storytelling style, allowing imaginations to roam free and inspiring minds, both young and old alike. Stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, the search for life beyond Earth…we’ll explore them all, as well as taking a poignant look at ‘The Power of Smallness’ and something truly profound and inspirational for our younger audience members, ‘Destiny’.

A wonderful show of inspiring family entertainment for all ages with a stunning soundtrack and live presenter.

Presented by: Ian Hall FRAS – Astrophysicist

 

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Princess Live!

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Thu 20th February at 12:00pm & Thu 20th February 2025 at 2:30pm


by Darling Productions – 2 shows to choose from.

Princess Live! is the ultimate hour long princess pop party, featuring your favourite fairytale royalty in this all singing all dancing hour long concert show.

The Princesses are tired of their royal duties. So they decided to come together and make the ultimate pop girl group. Cinderella's fairy godmother has given her a magic wand so she can give the other princesses a new look and style. With pop and musical theatre songs that will get the whole family singing and dancing along. Imagine your favourite princesses but as you've never seen them before. The ticket also includes a photo opportunity after the show with the characters.

Spread love and party along because this is Princess Live!