
Liz Carney, who played the evil Aunty Banazar in 2021’s Aladdin, Carabosse in 2016’s Sleeping Beauty and Fairy Nell in Dick Whittington in 2017, is back to her wicked ways as The Sheriff.įresh from the Coliseum’s September 2022 production of Road, William Travis returns with a very different role as Friar Tuck. The Coliseum’s traditional pantomime has been delighting audiences for generations (Image: Darren Robinson Photography) For tickets, from £22.50, visit the website, or call 03. With 'spellbinding' songs from Andy Collyer, heart-warming storytelling, enchanting sets, and a whole load of festive fun, discover the story of Claus and how he became a man forever in our hearts, and on Christmas Eve, forever in our skies.Īdapted for the stage by Simon Warne, it's running from December 14 to January 8. Frank Baum, is billed as being 'as magical as Christmas itself'.

The world premiere of Claus The Musical is coming to The Lowry.įrom the writer of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this brand-new musical based on The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Here's what's on offer across the region this Christmas. Read more: The ultimate guide to Christmas events for kids in Manchester With a host of family favourites including Robin Hood, Peter Pan and Cinderella, there's something for everyone to enjoy.Īnd with the festive season almost upon us, tickets have already been selling fast for many of these shows, so don't hang around if you want to be sure of getting some good seats. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, why not put on your very own school production, using our play script as a starting point.Panto season is back, oh yes it is, and families across Greater Manchester are spoilt for choice this year.

If you have read our book Park Lane School Presents. They can be elaborately staged events, or just a simple assembly. It is a good way to end a term and get parents more actively involved. They can be performed at any time of the year and not just at Christmas.

Is an actor, who is comfortable learning lines and being on the stageĮnjoys making props, costumes, or helping with technical skills backstage, in sound or lightingĪ positive experience in a school play boosts confidence and helps a child to feel valued. There is a role for everyone, whether the child: The school play enables a group, or class of children, to interact together and to work in a team. School plays are an incredible platform to introduce children to drama, to music, to theatre skills. Frank Baum, for you to adapt for your class or school performance.

A short play script for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, based on the original book by L.
