The Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Opened on 19 July 1977 by HRH The Prince of Wales, The Churchill quickly established a reputation as a leading producing theatre. The Churchill’s policy is to present a comprehensive range of outstanding entertainment fulfilling the needs of local theatre-goers.

The comfortable auditorium, seating up to 785, is fully air-conditioned and the theatre’s facilities include bars, refreshment kiosks and spacious foyers.




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Cast:

Claire Sweeney - Wicked Fairy
Kev Orkian - The Jester
Lorna Want - Beauty
George Wood - Prince
Jeffrey Longmore - Dame
Robert Aldous - King


















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Cast:
Steve Guttenberg – Baron Hardup
Helen Lederer – Fairy Godmother
Tucker – Buttons
Laura Hamilton – Cinderella
John Barr & David Langham - Ugly Sisters
Mark Evans - Prince Charming

The following cast took part in the 2007 - 2008 season production at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Cast:
Paul Michael Glaser - Captain Hook

The following cast took part in the 2006 - 2007 season production at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Cast:
Stephen Mulhern (Ministry of Mayhem) – Billy Goose
Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle in Emmerdale) – Demon of Discontent

The following cast took part in the 2005 - 2006 season production at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Cast:
Stephen Gately - Dandini
Shaun Williamson – Buttons
Laura Hamilton – Cinderella
Jessica Martin – Fairy Godmother
George Wood - Prince

The Theatre Royal Brighton

The history of this beautiful Grade II listed building dates back almost 200 years. The Prince of Wales gave his Royal Assent for the building of a Theatre on the New Road site in the summer of 1806. At the end of the nineteenth century the Theatre was described as being 'in the first rank, so far as the comfort and convenience of both audience and artists are concerned'.

A general air of glamour and prosperity was maintained throughout the fifties and virtually every English actor and actress of note appeared at the Theatre Royal Brighton during those years. In 1959 the Queen made the first of several private visits to the Theatre, continuing the strong tradition of Royal visits.

The Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), the second biggest Theatre operator in the UK, acquired the Theatre from the Land family in June 1999 bringing expertise, experience and investment to this historic institution. Owners of a growing stable of regional and London Theatres, ATG has re-established the venue's position as one of the most favoured pre West End dates.

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Cast: 

Granville Saxton - Captain Hook
Harry Francis - Peter Pan
Fenton Gray - Smee
Charlie Cameron - Wendy
Corinna Powlesland - Mrs Darling
Olivia Lucy Philip - Tiger Lily

























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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Theatre Royal, Brighton

Cast:
Tim Flavin - Scarecrow
Aimie Atkinson - Dorothy
Gareth Marks - The Cowardly Lion
Jon Clairmont - The Tin Man
Rae Baker - The Wicked With
Bruce Montague - The Wizard

The following cast took part in the 2007 - 2008 season production at the Theatre Royal Brighton

Cast:
Kim & Aggie – Ugly Sisters

 

The following cast took part in the 2006 - 2007 season production at the Theatre Royal Brighton

Cast:
Chico - Aladdin
Toyah Willcox - Genie
Jennifer Hubilla - Princess Jasmine
Chris Dennis - Chinese Policeman

The following cast took part in the 2005 - 2006 season production at the Theatre Royal Brighton

Cast:
Twiggy – Fairy Godmother
Simon Shepherd - Fleshcreep
Chris Till - Jack
Anna Williamson – Jill
Ian Good – Dame Trot
Bill Buckley – The Squire

The King's Theatre, Glasgow

The King's, Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres.

It opened in 1904 as one of the most brilliant designs of the prolific theatre architect Frank Matcham and has played host to top stars and shows ever since. It is home to possibly the very best Christmas pantomime to be seen in the United Kingdom which over the years has featured the Scottish greats including Stanley Baxter, Jimmy Logan, Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Elaine C Smith and Gerard Kelly.

The King's provides Glasgow's flourishing amateur groups with a high profile stage and was the location for the opening ceremony of Glasgow's European City of Culture events in 1990. Above all, it continues to pack in appreciative audiences performance after performance and throughout the year.

On September 30 2002 Ambassador Theatre Group took on the management of the King's (Glasgow City Council remains the owner). The theatre continues to present first class musicals and pantomime alongside a wider range of drama, dance and comedy.

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Cast:

Gerard Kelly - Wishee Washee
Karen Dunbar - Widow Twankey
Keith Jack - Aladdin
Gavin Mitchell - Abanazar
Frances Mayli McCann - Princess Jasmine
Nicola Roy - So Shy
Mark Pendergast & Bryan Lowe - Palace Guards
John Ramage - Emperor














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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow

Casting:
Gerard Kelly – Buttons
Karen Dunbar – Fairy Godmother
Andy Gray – Baron Hardup

The following cast took part in the 2007 - 2008 season production at the King's Theatre, Glasgow

Cast:
Gerard Kelly – Chester the Jester
Karen Dunbar – Nanny Be Good

The following cast took part in the 2006 - 2007 season production at the King's Theatre, Glasgow

Cast:
Gerard Kelly – Wishee Washee
Julie Wilson Nimmo – SO shi
Eric Potts – Widow Twankey

The following cast took part in the 2005 - 2006 season production at the King's Theatre, Glasgow

Cast:
Gerard Kelly – Buttons
Jonathan Watson – Ugly Sister
Juliet Cadzow – Wicked Stepmother
Jane McCarry – Fairy Godmother
Tom Urie – Ugly Sister

The Opera House, Manchester

The New Theatre, as it was named, opened on Boxing Day 1912. Struggling to compete with other establishments, it was sold to United Theatre Ltd in 1915 and was renamed the New Queens Theatre.

Between the years of 1916 and 1920, Sir Thomas Beecham chose to perform there on several occasions and it was in honour of this great man that, in August of that year, the theatre was renamed The Opera House.

Over the years this building has ‘seen’ life change around her. Surviving the Second World War, it operated as a cinema for a time and later became a bingo hall.

In 1984 the Opera House became a theatre once more and over the years, has staged the most magnificent shows such as Barnum, Phantom of the Opera, Oliver and many more.

After major refurbishment in 2003 the Opera House continues to attract the best in entertainment, standing proud on Quay Street as a part of Manchester History.

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Cast:

Abazanar - Gray O'Brien
Aladdin - Chris Fountain
Widow Twankey - Eric Potts
Wishee Washee - Mike McClean
Genie of the Ring - Sue Devaney
Chinese Policeman - Nick Newbold
Genie of the Lamp - Joe Speare
Princess Jasmine - Eloise Irving












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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Opera House, Manchester

Cast:
Gary Wilmot - Smee
John Thomson – Captain Hook
Gemma Atkinson – Peter Pan
Strike – Pirates
Jen Pringle – Wendy
Karen West - Mrs Darling

The following cast took part in the 2007 - 2008 season First Family production at the Manchester Opera House

Cast:
Johnny Briggs – Baron Hardup
Tina O’Brien – Cinderella
Mike Toolan (Key 103) – Prince

 

The following cast took part in the 2006 - 2007 season First Family production at the Manchester Opera House

Cast:
John Savident (Fred Elliott) - Henchman
Suranne Jones (Coronation Street & Vincent) – Snow White
Justin Moorhouse - Muddles
Warwick Davis (Star Wars & Harry Potter) – Chief Dwarf, Prof

Milton Keynes Theatre

Milton Keynes Theatre opened on 4 October 1999, 25 years after the campaign for a new theatre first started and has placed Milton Keynes firmly on the country's cultural map.

The National Lottery award, amounting to £19.6 million kick-started the actual construction of the theatre and the Milton Keynes Theatre and Gallery Company was set up to continue to develop the project. Further capital to meet the £30 million costs came from English Partnerships (formerly Commission for New Towns) as well as fundraising in the town.

The new theatre is the latest state of the art building, with the most technically advanced equipment available. Designed by architects Blonski-Heard, the new theatre accommodates a vast range of productions, from large-scale West End musicals, to smaller, more intimate drama. The auditorium ceiling has been carefully designed to accommodate various shows and can be lowered or raised depending on the scale of the production. The seating can also be moved around within the auditorium to vary the capacity from between 900 and 1,400.

The theatre stages a variety of large West End productions, including Annie starring Lesley Joseph, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Adventures In Motion Pictures; Swan Lake and The Car Man, West Side Story and Dr Dolittle starring Russ Abbot.

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Cast:

Mickey Rooney - Baron Hardup
Bobby Davro - Buttons
Anthea Turner - Fairy Godmother
Ben Adams - Prince
Louise Dearman - Cinderella
David Langham & Chris Dennis - Ugly Sisters
Chris Nelson - Dandini

















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Milton Keynes Theatre

Cast:
Henry Winkler – Captain Hook
Louisa Lytton – Peter Pan
Andy Ford – Smee
Amanda Salmon - Wendy
Sarah Head - Mrs Darling

The following cast took part in the 2007 - 2008 season First Family pantomime production at the Milton Keynes Theatre

Cast:
Bradley Walsh - ALaddin
Eric Potts – Widow Twankey

 

The following cast took part in the 2006 - 2007 season First Family pantomime production at the Milton Keynes Theatre

Casting:
Bradley Walsh (Coronation Street) - Buttons
Kacey Ainsworth (Eastenders) – Fairy Godmother
Laura Hamilton (Fun Song Factory) - Cinderella

The following cast took part in the 2005 - 2006 season First Family pantomime production at the Milton Keynes Theatre

Cast:
Toyah Willcox – Wicked Queen
Warwick Davies – Prof (Chief Dwarf)

The Richmond Theatre

Richmond Theatre is one of the most beautiful of all the Frank Matcham theatres. Built in 1899 as the Theatre Royal and Opera House and refurbished in 1991, it is now operated and managed by The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd.

Presenting a wide range of quality drama, musicals, opera, and family entertainment each year, The Richmond Theatre welcomes a quarter of a million theatre-goers each year.

The Richmond Theatre works in partnership with The Richmond Theatre Trust Ltd, a registered charity which has responsibilities for fundraising to support the theatre's education and outreach work, and disabled access facilities. The Theatre receives no public subsidy for its day-to-day operation and relies on its self-generating income and the continuing valuable support of its sponsors, friends, patrons and grant-making trusts.

Richmond Theatre Trust Patrons include Samantha Bond, Peter Davison, Jerry Hall, Susan Hampshire OBE, Nigel Havers, Jane Horrocks, Sir Derek Jacobi CBE, Cherie Lunghi, Nigel Planer, Peter Sallis and Gwen Taylor.

Richmond Theatre is one of the most historic and prestigious in the country. We thank our customers for their support for the Restoration Levy, which was introduced in 2006. From this Season we will be contributing £1 from each ticket sold to be used to continue this work.

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Cast:
Jane Asher - Wicked Queen
Tim Vine - Muddles
Sapphire Elia - Snow White
Jonathan Shotton - Queen's Magician
Stephen David - Dame
David Gale - Prince

















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Richmond Theatre

Cast:
Simon Callow - Peter Hook
Bonnie Langford - Peter Pan
Tony Rudd - Smee
Samantha Giffard  - Wendy
Helen Hobson - Mrs Darling

The following cast took part in the 2007 - 2008 season First Family pantomime production at the Richmond Theatre

Cast:
Nigel Havers – Baron Hardup
Paul Zerdin – Buttons

The following cast took part in the 2006 - 2007 season First Family pantomime production at the Richmond Theatre

Cast:
Aled Jones - Jack
John Challis (Boycie–Only Fools & Horses, Green Green Grass) - Fleshcreep
Sue Holderness (Marlene–Only Fools & Horses, Green Green Grass) - Fairy

The following cast took part in the 2005 - 2006 season First Family pantomime production at the Richmond Theatre

Cast:
Patsy Kensit – Genie
Simon Callow - Abanazar
Christopher Biggins – Widow Twankey
Henry Luxemburg – Aladdin
Frankie Doodle – Wishee Washee

The Regent Theatre, Stoke-On-Trent

Originally opened in 1929 as a super cinema, it's first presentation was a silent film, The Last Command. The foyer was luxuriously decorated in the fashionable Art Deco style, with similar splendour in the auditorium and its reputation grew for presenting Sunday concerts.

In 1950 there was a name change to the Gaumont and the venue became part of the increasing touring pop concert circuit in the 60s and was extensively used for amateur operatic and musical comedy productions. It 1974 it was given a triple screen and renamed the Odeon Film Centre two years later. In 1989, following the opening of a six screen Odeon at the Festival Park, it closed.

Following a three year, £23 million development of the city centre, The Regent was reopened on 22 September 1999 after being fully restored to its previously elegant Art Deco style and has already been visited by a host of distinguished guests including Sir Derek Jacobi. Her Majesty the Queen officially opened The Regent Theatre in October 1999.

As a number one touring venue, The Regent is capable of taking the largest touring productions and has already played host to the very best opera, dance, drama and musicals, direct from Broadway and the West End.

Most notably Glyndebourne Touring Opera has relocated its northern operation from Manchester to the Regent, attracted by the outstanding backstage and front of house facilities that the venue offers. Other highlights have included Royal National Theatre's An Inspector Calls, Royal National Theatre's Noises Off, Adventures in Motion Pictures' Swan Lake and the West End smash hit Saturday Night Fever.

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Cast:

Jonathan Wilkes - Dick Whittington
Sheila Ferguson - Fairy Oatcakes
Christian Patterson - Sarah the Cook
Steven Serlin - King Rat
Amy Diamond - Alice Fitzwarren
Kayleigh McIntyre - Tommy the Cat
Su Annagib - Sultana of Morocco
Pete Conway - Alderman Fitzwarren















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Regent Theatre, Stoke

Cast:
Jonathan Wilkes - Prince Charming
Claire Sweeney - Wicked Queen
Christian Patterson - Henchman
Chloe Jean-Bishop - Snow White
Daniel Hewitt - Prince

Cast:
Jonathan Wilkes – Buttons
Shobna Gulati – Fairy Godmother

Cast:
Jonathan Wilkes (Soccer Aid) - Aladdin
Vicky Entwhistle (Coronation Street) – Slave of the Ring
Carolynne Good (Fame Academy) - Princess

Cast:
Jonathan Wilkes – Billy
Kym Marsh - Jill
Eric Potts – Mother Goose
Shane Connor – Demon Of Discontent
Andy Goulding - King

The Sunderland Empire

Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare it open.

The theatre was masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Osward Stoll but it was a third man, Richard Thornton, originally from South Shields, who bears far greater significance to the Sunderland Empire. 

Thornton came from humble beginnings to rapidly climb the theatrical ladder and on his re-location to Sunderland, he quickly established control of "The Avenue Theatre and Opera House" and "The Theatre Royal". In a short space of time, Thornton was successful and wealthy enough to enter into partnership with Edward Moss, thus forming an organisation that transformed the northern theatre provinces of the early 1900's.

The Sunderland Empire has changed considerably since 1907. Originally, the domed tower was surmounted with a revolving sphere which bore the figure of "Terpischore" the Greek Goddess of dance, not as is commonly thought, Vesta Tilley. There were many main entrances to the theatre, each of which had their own payboxes - little arched hatches in the walls where you brought your ticket and then, having gone through a tiny entrance in single file, you were able to take your seats. Incidentally, these doors can still be seen on the outside of the theatre.

After the depression of the twenties, a revival came to theatre during the late 1930's. By the outbreak of war, theatre was back on its feet with summer rep at the Sunderland Empire keeping the place open even during its normally "dark" months. 

During the forties, the theatre could do no wrong as everyone was desperate for entertainment but then came the fifties and the advent of television and cinemascope. 

The owners of the Sunderland Empire decided to close rather than watch their glorious ship sink. Remarkably, the Corporation took the unprecedented step of buying the theatre for £50,000. After a short closure the Sunderland Empire re-opened as the first 'number one' theatre under civic control.

Since re-opening in 1960 the theatre has been refurbished and re-equipped three times.

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Cast:

John Challis - Captain Hook
James Baxter - Peter Pan
Steve Walls - Smee
Steve Luck - Dame
Keeren Rose Greener - Wendy
Jessica Robinson - Tiger Lily

















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Empire Theatre, Sunderland

Cast:
Paul Michael Glaser - Abanazar
Sheila Ferguson - Genie
Anthony Kavanagh - Aladdin
Dale Meeks - Widow Twankey
Steve Walls - Wishee Washee
Kelly-Anne Gower - Princess
Mashashi Fujimoto - Emperor

Cast:
Mickey Rooney – Baron Hardup
Les Dennis – Buttons
Michelle Heaton – Cinderella
Andy Scott Lee – Prince
Dale Meeks – Dandini

 

The New Wimbledon Theatre

New Wimbledon Theatre is a beautiful Grade II listed building, created by J B Mulholland and designed by Cecil Masey and Roy Young. The theatre opened in 1910 and will soon celebrate its centenary.

Over the years such legendary stars as Ivor Novello, Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich, Laurel & Hardy, Frankie Howerd, Michael Palin, Joan Collins and Henry Winkler have all graced the New Wimbledon Theatre stage.

If you are attending a performance, the venue would be happy to arrange an exclusive hospitality package for you and your guests. The newly refurbished Robert Holmes Room is a delightful private bar for more intimate functions, or you may prefer our Upper Circle Bar which accommodates up to 100 people.

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Cast:
Brian Blessed - Abanazar
Ruby Wax - Genie of the Lamp (4th - 12th Dec)
Pamela Anderson - Genie of the Lamp (13th - 27th Dec)
Paul O'Grady - Genie of the Lamp (5th - 10th Jan)
Daniel Sloss - Wishee Washee
Jonathan D Ellis - Widow Twankey
Djalenga Scott - Genie of the Ring
Leila Benn Harris - Princess Jasmine
Ian Talbot - Emperor
Sam Bradshaw - Chinese Policeman

















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the New Wimbledon Theatre

Cast:
Gareth Gates - Prince Charming
Joanna Page - Cinderella
Alistair McGowan - Baron Hardup
Ronn Lucas - Buttons
Andrew Ryan & Graham Hoadly - Ugly Sisters
Louise Dearman- Fairy Godmother

Cast:
Ross Kemp- Evil Henchman
Bobby Davro- Muddles

Casting:
Henry Winkler – Captain Hook
Bobby Davro - Smee
Sarah Jane Honeywell (Tikkabilla & Fimbles Live) – Peter Pan

Cast:
Richard Wilson - Baron
Susan Hampshire – Fairy Godmother
Naomi Wilkinson – Cinderella
John Barrowman – Prince
Peter Duncan – Buttons
Tim Vine – Dandini
Dave Lynn & Stevie Marks – Ugly Sisters

The New Victoria Theatre, Woking

The New Victoria Theatre opened in June 1992 and fast established itself as one of the foremost theatres in the South East of England.

The comfort of its spacious front of house areas and luxurious auditorium, coupled with its state of the art technical facilities, excellent acoustics and clear sight lines, allow it to play host to the very best of theatre.

First class drama has been presented by, amongst others, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre and the Peter Hall Company; regular visitors also include Glyndebourne on Tour, Scottish Ballet and Northern Ballet Theatre.

Large scale musicals have included the award winning Carmen Jones, Chicago, Cats and Miss Saigon, whilst the best comedies, rock & roll musicals, children's shows and Surrey's most spectacular Christmas pantomime also feature in the Theatre's programme.

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Cast
Joanna Page - Cinderella
Michael Aspel - Baron Hardup
Jon Lee - Prince
Tucker - Buttons
Keith Higham - Dandini
Graham Hoadly & Scott St Martyn - Ugly Sisters














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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Cast:
Bradley Walsh - Wishee Washee
Eric Potts - Window Twankey
Eloise Irving - Princess Jasmine

Cast:
Henry Winkler – Captain Hook
Clare Buckfield – Peter Pan

Cast:
Patrick Duffy – Baron
Susan Hampshire (Monarch of the Glen) – Fairy Godmother
Paul Zerdin - Buttons

Cast:
Melinda Messenger – Genie
Bobby Davro – Wishee Washee
John Rhys Davies – Abanazar
Rob Harris – Chinese Policeman

The Bristol Hippodrome

A superb example of the grand architecture of the late Victorian era, The Bristol Hippodrome, opened on 16th December 1912, was generally agreed to be Oswald Stoll’s most magnificent provincial theatre.

A unique feature within the theatre is the dome in the roof above the stalls, which can be opened to reveal the sky above. Now that the auditorium is air-cooled the dome is rarely used, but many audiences have marvelled at this event during intervals and still request its opening.

Towards the beginning of the century, the theatre staged a variety of acts as a Music Hall.  Since then, and due to the fact that it has one of the largest theatre stages in Britain, The Bristol Hippodrome has established itself on the touring circuit for all major musical productions, thus becoming known as Bristol’s West End Theatre. 

Having survived the war unscathed, it was a tragic irony when, less than three years after the war ended, a disastrous fire broke out and almost destroyed it. After a major rebuild/refurbishment period, the theatre reopened on the 24th December with Cinderella to rapturous applause.

The theatre has diversified over the years to encapsulate the full spectrum of live theatrical entertainment.  From top West End shows Cats, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, Blood Brothers and Grease, to name more than a few, through to regular visits from the best in Opera (WNO & Ellen Kent) and Ballet (ENB & Ballet International), Comedy, Childrens’ Shows, Concerts and even the Circus!  They have all thrilled audiences over the years and continue to do so today.

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Cast:

Kara Tointon - Snow White
Joe Swash - Prince
Andy Ford - Muddles
Liz Robertson - Wicked Queen
Alexander Delamere - Henchman
















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol

Cast:
Mickey Rooney – Baron Hardup
Bobby Davro – Buttons
Michelle Collins – Wicked Stepmother
Vicky Longley - Cinderelle
Richard Pocock & Chris Dennis – Ugly Sisters

The Liverpool Empire Theatre

Liverpool Empire is the largest theatre in Liverpool, and the largest two tier theatre in the country.

It was designed by W. and T. R. Milburn and opened on March 9, 1925 and was built by Moss Empires on the site of the Royal Alexandra Theatre and Opera House, the former New Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House.

In April 1979 Merseyside County Council bought the theatre from Moss Empires, who spent £680,000 on works in the next 2 years. It is now owned by Live Nation Theatres and in recent years has undergone a £10.5 million regeneration.

In 2007, the theatre hosted the annual Royal Variety Performance, with Paul Potts, the winning contestant of Britain's Got Talent performing Nessun Dorma.

The theatre seats a total of 2381 audience members and puts on approximatley 400 shows a year

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Cast:
Henry Winkler - Captain Hook
Les Dennis - Dame
Natasha Hamilton - Peter Pan
Rick Vaughn - Starkey
Daniel Taylor - Smee
Nikki David-Jones - Wendy
Lisa Connell - Tiger Lily

















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The following cast took part in the 2008 - 2009 season production at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool

Cast:
Cilla Black - Fairy Godmother
Jennnifer Ellison - Cinderella
Les Dennis - Buttons
Nick Pickard - Dandini
Ted Robbins - Baron Hardup
Pete Price & Roy Brandon - Ugly Sisters

Producer and Chief Executive of First Family Entertainment

Kevin Wood is one of Britain’s leading pantomime producers.  Over the last twenty-four years he has been responsible for literally hundreds of Christmas productions in London and the provinces.  As the Chief Executive of First Family Entertainment he enjoys the position at the very forefront of this British theatrical tradition.

Kevin Wood began his career with Alan Ayckbourn at Scarborough, and has been directing and producing plays and musicals since 1980.  He was the founding Artistic Director of Channel Theatre Company, an Arts Council subsidised company serving the South East of England.  He moved into commercial theatre production in 1985 when the Board of his subsidised company refused to let him produce a pantomime - it being too popularist!  Since he had already signed the contract with the theatre he had no option but to form Kevin Wood Productions, and four years later was the third largest pantomime producer in the UK.

Between Christmas shows, Kevin adapted and directed the stage version of HG Wells’ The History of Mr Polly.  He produced the Malvern Festival Plays Tommy Boy by Ted Willis and Shaw’s Pygmalion, and national tours of An Inspector Calls starring Alfred Marks, the RSC version of The Wizard of Oz with Brian Blessed, and the Chichester Theatre production of Peter Pan starring Frank Finlay and Toyah Willcox.  Overseas he produced at the Istanbul International Festival, Oklahoma at the Nice Opera House, Annie Get Your Gun on tour in Germany.  He wrote, directed and produced The Mystery Plays in Canterbury Cathedral on five occasions, and produced the London Palladium Tribute to Evelyn Laye.  He directed and produced a sell-out run of Ron Moody in Oliver.

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