Content area
Full text
WITH the festive season fast approaching it's time to start deciding which pantomime or Christmas show you want to go to.
There is plenty of choice from favourites Cinderella to Jack and the Beanstalk, to less festive shows of The Jungle Book and James and the Giant Peach.
And if you'd like a night out without the kids then why not go to Boulevard's Sinderella or The Suggestibles' Impro Pantso at Northern Stage.
So if you haven't got your tickets yet here's a guide to the ones you can see in the North East this year...
CINDERELLA, THEATRE ROYAL THIS Christmas, Theatre Royal panto audiences are invited to join the comedy trio of Danny Adams, Clive Webb and Chris Hayward at the most magical pantomime of them all, Cinderella.
Cinderella will be brought spectacularly to life in a production packed with special effects, family-friendly comedy, stunning sets, outrageous costumes, and that most magical pantomime moment when Cinderella is transported to the Prince's Ball with the help of a pumpkin, some mice and lots of Fairy Godmother magic.
Dates: Tuesday, November 22, 2016, until Sunday, January 15, 2017.
Cost: Tickets from Pounds 12.50 from the Theatre Royal box office, 08448 112121 or Theatre Royal online.
SLEEPING BEAUTY, SUNDERLAND EMPIRE THIS timeless story tells the classic tale of Princess Briar Rose who has a spell cast over her by a wicked fairy sending her into a deep sleep - but can the spell be broken by a handsome Prince and will there be a happy ever after? Star of stage and screen Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street and Les Miserables) will reveal a wicked side when she takes on the evil role of Carabosse, alongside actress and Steps star Faye Tozer, who will sparkle as the Good Fairy. Children's TV favourite Andrew Agnew (CBeebies, Balamory) in the role of Silly Billy is also director of this year's pantomime.
Packed full of hilarious jokes, show-stopping song and dance, larger-than-life characters, colourful costumes, sparkling sets and amazing CGI special effects, Sleeping Beauty is set to be another spectacular pantomime that promises to add a fairytale touch to your festive season.
Dates: Friday, December 9 to Saturday, December 31, 2016, Cost: Tickets from Pounds 12.90 from the Empire box office...