Events

Details on our upcoming events and how to book tickets for the whole family

Upcoming Events

A fun-filled evening with the whole family is in store! Check below for details on upcoming events and booking information.

You can get your tickets directly from our venues, either online or by phone or if you have any questions, such as booking us for your own venue, please get in touch with us.

And don’t forget to have a look at our previous events.

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Performance Dates

 

           

          SCHOOL PERFORMANCES 2023

December Tues 19th – Thurs 21st 2023

10am and 1pm performances 

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES 2023

Friday 22nd Dec                                                6.30 pm

Saturday 23rd Dec                       2.30pm & 6.30pm

Christmas Eve                                          11am & 3pm   

Boxing Day                                     2.30pm & 6.30pm  

Wednesday 27th                           2.30pm & 6.30pm

Thursday 28th Dec                    2.30pm & 6.30pm

Friday 29th Dec                          2.30pm & 6.30pm

Saturday 30th Dec                                  11am & 3pm

 

Venue Location

The Viaduct Theatre,
Dean Clough Mills,
Halifax,
HX3 5AX

www.theviaducttheatre.co.uk

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Performance Dates

Wednesday 3rd Jan 2024           2.30pm & 6.30pm

Thursday 4th Jan 2024               2.30pm & 6.30pm

Friday 5th Jan 2024                      2.30pm & 6.30pm

Saturday 6th Jan 2024                                1pm & 5pm

 

 

 

 

Venue Location

Marsden Mechanics,
Peel Street,
Marsden,
Huddersfield,
HD7 6BW

www.marsdenmechanics.co.uk

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Performance Dates

   Saturday 9th Dec  2024             1pm & 5pm

Sunday 10th Dec   2024           1pm & 5 pm

    Saturday 16th 2024                  3 pm & 7pm

           Friday 15th Dec                                        7pm           

Sunday 17th 2024                     3pm & 7 pm

Tuesday 19th Dec 2024                          7pm

Wednesday 20th 2024                            7pm

 Thursday 21st 2024                                 7pm

 Friday 22nd 2024                                       7pm

Saturday 23rd 2024       11am & 3pm & 7pm 

Christmas Eve 2024       10.30am & 2.30pm & 6.30pm

Tuesday 26th 2024                           11am & 3pm

Wednesday 27th 2024                    11am & 3pm

 

Venue Location

The Civic,
Hanson Street,
Barnsley,
S70 2HZ

www.barnsleycivic.co.uk

Between us, we have many years of directing, producing, writing and of course appearing in pantomimes. We like to think of this area as our little wall of fame, where we can look back on some of the reviews and comments, promo material and reactions we have received over the years from some of the productions we have been involved with.

Sleeping Beauty

Gemma Hepworth Facebook Recommendation
“5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best panto I’ve ever seen! Plenty of adult humour, but something for everyone, for all ages. The traverse stage made it a more intimate, up-close and almost immersive experience for the audience. Top notch cast, writing, costumes, lighting and set-design; the set reminded me of a flower fairy kingdom.
Proper feel-good fodder, like a warm cuddle full of cheer with a sprinkle of adrenaline on top. Belly laughs aplenty!”

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

Just wanted to say that Jack and the Beanstalk was brilliant. Really funny and entertaining. Brilliant cast amazing performance. My 4 year old daughter was mesmerised. Can’t wait until next year.

Sleeping Beauty

Donna Buckley Facebook Recommendation

“I haven’t been to a panto for donkeys. Took kiddies new years day to see sleeping beauty and it was amazing craic! loved the music, jokes and acting. Can’t wait till next year!”

Cinderella

Lucy Anne Steed

Superb performances from 6 excellent actors. My son, who is 6, left on Christmas Eve and asked if we could come again to watch next years show? Great choreography, songs and script, and we even loved the cheesy jokes. Cant wait until next year

Cinderella

Alex Herod

Loved Cinderella at the Viaduct theatre, Halifax. Great writing, tons of energy fun for ALL the family. The cast were all superb and did a great job of getting the audience shouting and singing along. A festive treat.

Sleeping Beauty

Emma Trescott

“Fantastic show we will be returning next year for sure! Love the props, costumes and effects but the jokes and innuendo and old fashioned slap dash comedy is the best!!! Definitely recommend for a great family day out. Thank you.”

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

We have just watched Jack and the Beanstalk, it by far exceeded expectations! It was absolutely brilliant, would definitely recommend and we will return next year ! Loved it!

Cinderella

Marianne MacNamara Mikron Theatre, Director

I came to watch Cinderella at The Mechanics with my family yesterday. It was such a great show. The cast were so talented and we howled laughing. What a joy to have a professional panto in our village hall. Thank you and congratulations to all.

Cinderella

Rachel Gee-root

Wow, wow, wow! What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon with family and friends. We laughed, sang and cheered along to a wonderful cast. Cinderella performed by panto-ever-after was engaging for both the kids and the grown ups. Performing in traverse was an exciting twist the kids were so close to the cast, which was brilliant! We will be booking for Sleeping Beauty next year. Thank you! Highly recommend x

Cinderella

Louise Ford

Brilliant show tonight! Went down so well with a five year old, four year old and two (semi) grown ups! Lovely atmosphere, loads of laughs. We’ll definitely come back next year. Thank you!”

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

Absolutely brilliant show. Something for everyone, if you get the chance to see the show you really should. My little boy wanted to watch it again he loved it so much. Super cast too, huge well done to all involved

Cinderella

Sharon Turner

Myself & 3 friends came to see the show on Sunday evening. Had an absolutely wonderful time and the acting, singing, music , script & venue were fantastic. A great performance for both adults and children and we will definitely be getting tickets for next year’s show…..Oh yes we will !!

Cinderella

Binni Joshi Barr

Such a wonderful performance. Hilarious, engaging, well acted and with something for everyone. Lots and lots of fun. Highly recommended

Cinderella

Beth Wislon
Had a brilliant time at the Marsden Mechanics with the Panto-Ever-After last night… I think we were a little unsure at first to how it was going to be like but the Crew were fantastic! It was very well organised in the space they had and with having the stage going down the middle of the crowd, we were totally more involved rather than them just being up on the stage. The children had so much fun and so did all the adults. Thank you for a brilliant, feel good and a much enjoyable night, can’t wait for next year!!

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

I was invited to come along to see your production yesterday with Flockton First school. It was my first panto and I loved it. The hairs stood up on the back of my neck when all the children knew all of the words to the songs. Congratulations.

Cinderella

Katie Bee
Really loved the Cinderella Pantomime at Marsden Mechanics. It was really funny and also interactive and innovative… loved the split audience set up, where the stage ran through the middle. I loved that you used the local dance school for the cast too. They were super talented. Also The actor that played the fairy godmother and the evil stepmother was outstanding. Can’t believe how well she did both such contrasting roles! Loved that you invited anyone up who wanted a photo at the end. Made it extra special for the kids. Thank you. 100% will be booking next year.

Cinderella

Tam Blake
We may be 2 adults in our 50’s and haven’t been to a panto for years but by eck we enjoyed it. Would thoroughly recommend for any one who hasn’t been and sooo hope you can keep coming back

Cinderella

Yolanda Ryder
Absolutely brilliant. what an amazing start to the Christmas festivities. went today with my family, definitely watching again next year xx I think we can also use the quotes we already use about jack and the beanstalk show that are up on the website already

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

If you haven’t already booked a ticket to go and see Jack and the Beanstalk,bad luck because it is totally sold out. As it 100% deserves to be. Genuinely couldn’t be a more wonderful, heart-warming and hilarious panto.

Sleeping Beauty

Emma Trescott

“Fantastic show we will be returning next year for sure! Love the props, costumes and effects but the jokes and innuendo and old fashioned slap dash comedy is the best!!! Definitely recommend for a great family day out. Thank you.”

Cinderella

Lucy Anne Steed
Superb performances from 6 excellent actors. My son, who is 6, left on Christmas Eve and asked if we could come again to watch next years show? Great choreography, songs and script, and we even loved the cheesy jokes. Cant wait until next year

Cinderella

Narelle Summers
Cinderella was amazing! It was funny! The actors were brilliant. Loved the song and dance with the horses. Highly recommend it

Cinderella

Alex Herod
Loved Cinderella at the Viaduct theatre, Halifax. Great writing, tons of energy fun for ALL the family. The cast were all superb and did a great job of getting the audience shouting and singing along. A festive treat.

Cinderella

Elaine Kettle
We had a fabulous time watching the (Cinderella) panto this year, great laughs, great family fun, brilliant cast and venue. We will definitely be back next year

Cinderella

Marianne MacNamara
I came to watch Cinderella at The Mechanics with my family yesterday. It was such a great show. The cast were so talented and we howled laughing. What a joy to have a professional panto in our village hall. Thank you and congratulations to all.

Cinderella

Rachel Gee-root
Wow, wow, wow! What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon with family and friends. We laughed, sang and cheered along to a wonderful cast. Cinderella performed by panto-ever-after was engaging for both the kids and the grown ups. Performing in traverse was an exciting twist the kids were so close to the cast, which was brilliant! We will be booking for Sleeping Beauty next year. Thank you! Highly recommend x

Cinderella

Louise Ford
Brilliant show tonight! Went down so well with a five year old, four year old and two (semi) grown ups! Lovely atmosphere, loads of laughs. We’ll definitely come back next year. Thank you!”

Cinderella

Binni Joshi Barr
Such a wonderful performance. Hilarious, engaging, well acted and with something for everyone. Lots and lots of fun. Highly recommended

Cinderella

Sharon Turner
Myself & 3 friends came to see the show on Sunday evening. Had an absolutely wonderful time and the acting, singing, music , script & venue were fantastic. A great performance for both adults and children and we will definitely be getting tickets for next year’s show…..Oh yes we will !!

Cinderella

Beth Wislon
Had a brilliant time at the Marsden Mechanics with the Panto-Ever-After last night… I think we were a little unsure at first to how it was going to be like but the Crew were fantastic! It was very well organised in the space they had and with having the stage going down the middle of the crowd, we were totally more involved rather than them just being up on the stage. The children had so much fun and so did all the adults. Thank you for a brilliant, feel good and a much enjoyable night, can’t wait for next year!!

Cinderella

Katie Bee
Really loved the Cinderella Pantomime at Marsden Mechanics. It was really funny and also interactive and innovative… loved the split audience set up, where the stage ran through the middle. I loved that you used the local dance school for the cast too. They were super talented. Also The actor that played the fairy godmother and the evil stepmother was outstanding. Can’t believe how well she did both such contrasting roles! Loved that you invited anyone up who wanted a photo at the end. Made it extra special for the kids. Thank you. 100% will be booking next year.

Cinderella

Tam Blake
We may be 2 adults in our 50’s and haven’t been to a panto for years but by eck we enjoyed it. Would thoroughly recommend for any one who hasn’t been and sooo hope you can keep coming back

Cinderella

Yolanda Ryder
Absolutely brilliant. what an amazing start to the Christmas festivities. went today with my family, definitely watching again next year xx I think we can also use the quotes we already use about jack and the beanstalk show that are up on the website already

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

We have just watched Jack and the Beanstalk, it by far exceeded expectations! It was absolutely brilliant, would definitely recommend and we will return next year ! Loved it!

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

Loved it absolutely brilliant a must see

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

Absolutely brilliant show. Something for everyone, if you get the chance to see the show you really should. My little boy wanted to watch it again he loved it so much. Super cast too, huge well done to all involved

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

I was invited to come along to see your production yesterday with Flockton First school. It was my first panto and I loved it. The hairs stood up on the back of my neck when all the children knew all of the words to the songs. Congratulations.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

If you haven’t already booked a ticket to go and see Jack and the Beanstalk,bad luck because it is totally sold out. As it 100% deserves to be. Genuinely couldn’t be a more wonderful, heart-warming and hilarious panto.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Audience Member

Just wanted to say that Jack and the Beanstalk was brilliant. Really funny and entertaining. Brilliant cast amazing performance. My 4 year old daughter was mesmerised. Can’t wait until next year.

Sleeping Beauty

Donna Buckley Facebook Recommendation

“I haven’t been to a panto for donkeys. Took kiddies new years day to see sleeping beauty and it was amazing craic! loved the music, jokes and acting. Can’t wait till next year!”

Cinderella

Jack and the Beanstalk

Dame Trott Promo

Here was our online promotional video from Dame Trott as she tried her hand at online dating.

Flesh Creep Promo

Here is our Fleshcreep as she tried her best to be nice by inviting the public to come and see her show online.

Audience Reception

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Darwen Library Theatre

Press interview with Fiona Egan in the Lancashire Telegraph.

BEING branded evil is not a label that is usually welcomed — unless of course, you are playing the role of The Wicked Witch of the West.

But it’s a great feeling, according to Fiona Egan, who is used to being booed off stage in the current production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Darwen Library Theatre.

“I enjoy playing the baddies. It’s always good to be in character and to be hated,” said Fiona, who is also takes on the role as the tormenting Miss Gulch.

“But as well as being wicked, it’s important to be a comic as well and make sure that I don’t scare the children too much, although it’s not really that possible because I do look really scary.”

Making it hard for Dorothy as she takes a trip down the Yellow Brick Road, Fiona said she was particularly looking forward to tomorrow’s production when her own children, including her four-year-old son Jed, will be coming to see her.

“I will be looking forward to seeing my son. It will be the first time that he has seen me in panto. I am sure he will be fine.”

The mother-of-two is no stranger to Lancashire, as previous tours of New Life and The Pendle Witches for Blaize Theatre Company have taken her all round the surrounding countryside. Shakespearean touring shows have also brought her to East Lancashire.

“I love pantomime and Christmas isn’t Christmas if I am not performing in one.” she said.

Fiona is busy this season combining panto with caring for her two children, but she admitted that she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It is a really nice cast this year and we are all there to support each other.

“I enjoy being wicked and I am looking forward to taking the production to Billingham Theatre after Christmas.

“It is hectic, but when you see the children’s faces in the audience it’s all worthwhile.”

One thing Fiona won’t be missing once the panto season is over is the application of the Chrome Cake Mac make-up used to make her green.

“When the show is over, I struggle to get the make-up off.

“I am constantly walking around with a green tinge to my face, having to have another wash to de-green myself.”

The Wizard of Oz

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