Panto is back…oh yes it is!
Yes, that Christmas tradition we all know and love is returning to theatres up and down the country including the wonderful Kenton Theatre here in Henley-on-Thames.
How we have missed, ‘it’s behind, you and oh, no it isn’t’ and the dry wit of the ever naughty, cheerful and flambouyant panto dames plus audiences to the Henley panto get two for the price of one with Cinderella’s ugly stepsisters, Beatrice and Eugenie played by Josh Norris and Christopher Chandler. Expect plenty of improvisation!
This year will not disappoint with the Bear in the Air Productions of Cinderella who are excited to present this wonderful love story full of magic, wonder, and silly jokes. There is a joyful undercurrent of excitement bubbling away with the young and enthusiastic cast for this years panto, with many of them being first-timers with their first gig out of university.
Cinderella (Anna Amelia) lives under the calloused and gnarly thumbs of her family, until chance encounters with a magical fairy (Jessica Condon) and a handsome prince (Eve Kitchingman) change everything, allowing her to believe in a life outside of her daily grind.
The road to true love is never smooth, and Cinderella’s family will do everything possible to stand in her way. But with belief in her dreams, a pure heart, and a little sprinkling of fairy magic, Cinders will go to the ball!
Opening at The Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-on-Thames on Saturday 11th December 2021.
Ticket Prices from £10.00 to £24.00, concessions and family discounts available.
For more information and to buy tickets visit kentontheatre.co.uk/event/cinderella
More about the cast
Cinderella – Anna Amelia. Anna trained at RSC Musical Theatre, made her panto debut aged 8 and will be making her professional theatre debut at The Kenton Theatre.
Buttons – Daniel Salmon. Daniel trained at PPA and is making his professional stage debut at The Kenton Theatre.
Ugly Sister Beatrice – Josh Norris, trained at East 15 Atcing School and London College of Music.
Ugly Sister Eugenie – Chris Chandler trained at Royal Central School London and has performed across the world! He is best know for his portrayal of Elwood Blues in the UK and International tour of The Blues Brothers!
Fairy Godmother/Stepmother – Jessica Condon. Jess trained at Faculty of Fine Arts in Melbourne, is represented by BBA Management and is returning for her second panto at The Kenton Theatre.
Prince Charming – Eve Kitching. Eve trained at the London School of Musical Theatre and has worked at Universal Studios Japan! This will be her professional theatre debut.
Stage Swing – Grace Allen. Grace graduated from Emil Dale Academy and this is Grace’s professional theatre debut.
