Panto & Christmas Shows in and around the area

December 20, 2004

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ActOne Pantomimes Posk Theatre Hammersmith Ticket prices from £4.50 to £6.00 for children and from £8.00 to £10.00 for adults Box Office telephone 0870 774 3638	Goldilocks and the 3 Bears The show is laughter-packed family entertainment, full of corny jokes, popular songs, lively dance routines, magic and slapstick, and of course loads of audience participation! Written and directed by Chris Law, who also plays ‘Silly Billy’ – this is the 25th year he’s written & directed panto in the area.	January 2005 Wednesday 5th 7pm, Thursday 6th 7pm, Friday 7th 7pm, Saturday 8th 2pm and 7pm, Sunday 9th 2pm
Lyric Hammersmith Lyric Square King Street Hammersmith W6 0QL Ticket Office: 08700 500 511.	Philip Pullman’s The Firework Makers Daughter for ages 7+ Lila lives with her father Lalchand in the remote lands of the Far East. She longs to become a Firework-Maker but must prove her worth to the infamous and dangerous Fire-Fiend before she can fulfil her dream ... In One Earfor Ages 3+ An energetic new show - nothing will keep quiet - mischeveaous musicians and playful pupeteers - instruments become people & people become instruments!	30th November – 8th January 2005 Book on-line for discounted tickets 30th November 2004 - 1st January 2005 Book on-line for discounted tickets
Putney Arts Theatre Upper Richmond Rd Putney SW15 020 8788 6943	Treasure Island A new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure story. Join young Jim Hawkins, Squire Trelawney, Dr Livesey and the treacherous Long John Silver as they set off in search of Treasure Island. A singing parrot, dancing pirates and plenty of pieces of eight await them in a Christmas show for the whole family, featuring the combined talents of Group 64 Youth Theatre and Putney Theatre Company. Shiver me timbers, me hearties, you won't want to miss this one!	8th December ï¿½ 12th December 2004
Wimbledon Theatre SW19 Box Office - 0208 540 0362	Aladdin - starring Claire Sweeney. The Pantomime story of Aladdin and the magic lamp. Widow Twankey, her no-good son Wishee Washee and the Chinese laundry usually provide the slapstick Rumplestiltskin and Other Grizzly Tales - Suitable for ages 6+ and their families. This feast of funny, silly and chilling stories from far and wide will include such classics as 'The Elves and the Shoemaker' from The Brothers Grimm and 'The Princess and the Pea' by Hans Christian Andersen. Told by an ensemble of performers using mask, mime, puppetry and live music, it offers the ultimate family entertainment to brighten up those dark winter nights. For brave children and fearless adults	17th December - 16th January 2005 30th November 2004 - 23rd December 2004
Polka Theatre Wimbledon SW19 020 8543 4888	James & the Giant Peach Join James and a cast of hilarious characters for the trip of a lifetime!	11th November - 22nd January
Richmond Theatre The Green Richmond	Dick Whittington Who will Dick meet during his exciting adventures? Can he win beautiful Alice's heart? And will he defeat the wicked King Rat with the help of Fairy Bow Bells? The colourful cast has all-round family appeal - led by the hugely popular sitcom star John Inman and the evergreen Basil Brush . There'll be all the much-loved elements of traditional panto - spectacular sets, stunning costumes, plus plenty of song,dance and audience participation.	9th - 23rd December 2004
Colour House Theatre NO 3 "THE SHOW HOUSE" Merton Abbey Mills SW19 2RD 020 8640 5111	Snow White & the Seven Dwarves All the familiar characters are larger than life especially the evil Queen and the poor down trodden Snow White, as we bring you this classical timeless adventure. Its a visual spectacular where all the audience will feel very involved as they sit amongst the action. This fun filled one hour show is packed with some cracking original songs and is guaranteed to be full of fun and laughter.	27th November 2004 - 6th February 2005