Lancaster Footlights Presents: Snow White, The Fairest Panto in all the land kicks off at the end of November!
“Rehearsals are going really well with our cast of 39(!). There’s lots of music, dancing, fun, and laughter! [The trailer] will be out very soon for everyone to see… and our talented crew is hard at work making final touches to the amazing set pieces. Not long to go now! I hope to see you all there! – C, Snow White’s Director.
Opening night is on Friday 28th November, with a relaxed performance on the morning of Saturday 29th November. The relaxed performance will be a little bit quieter than the regular performances, and there will be no use of strobe lighting/flash-bangs etc., along with other accommodations, so guests who are more visually/auditory sensitive, want to have a dance in the aisles during the show, or shout out and join in, can come along and enjoy the panto to the fullest extent! (Note from the director: for tickets for the relaxed performance, please contact the box office ahead of the show date).
A character familiarisation guide will be available before the show so visitors who would like to can get to know the characters before they come to see the show.
“Join us as we bring to the stage the enchanting story of Snow White, the kind-hearted princess whose beauty is only rivalled by her gentle spirit. But all is not well in the kingdom! The wicked Queen, jealous of Snow White’s beauty, consults her magic mirror and hatches a dastardly plan to rid the kingdom of Snow White. Can Snow White escape the Queen’s clutches, find refuge in the enchanted forest, and discover her own happily ever after?”
Having been in the panto last year, I’m very excited to be in the audience this year and appreciate all the hard work and wonder that goes into it from this side of the production. There are so many people involved and working hard on stage and behind the scenes to make the show including, but not limited to; main cast, chorus, director, lighting crew, sound crew, props + scenery team (both backstage during the show, and those who make/paint/construct the sets and props), chaperones for the younger cast, riggers (who fly the scenery in and out), front of house, photographers/videographers, box office, ushers, stage managers, and I’m sure I’ve still forgotten somebody!
You can find a full list of show times and dates here, but don’t dilly-dally, as tickets are selling fast and the dates in the weeks before Christmas will sell out. I’ve got mine for the Friday before Christmas and I can’t wait to see it!