Tag Archives: Aladdin

Turn again to pantomime as Sanderstead takes its annual bow

With our regular reviewer, Bella Bartock… ‘indisposed’ (too much Harvey’s Bristol Cream over Christmas, we’re told), KEN TOWL got all dolled up as a panto dame – oh yes he did! – and tottered along in his high heels to … Continue reading

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Relax! Aladdin has panto performances to suit everyone

A trip to the panto can be a magical experience and a highlight of the festive holidays. But for some, including those venturing to the theatre for the first time, the event can be as equally overwhelming and stressful as … Continue reading

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Aladdin shows it’s not just Town Hall with panto villains

Davood Ghadami says he wants to frighten as many Croydon children as he possibly can. The Holby City and EastEnders star is playing the evil Abanazar in Aladdin at the Fairfield Halls this December, and he is determined to prove … Continue reading

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Panto producers seek new talents for Aladdin at the Ashcroft

UK Productions and Fairfield Halls are on the hunt for local talent for this year’s Croydon pantomime Aladdin to be staged at the Ashcroft Theatre. Auditions for the Principal Ensemble are taking place at Fairfield Halls on Friday July 7 … Continue reading

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Aladdin promises a magic carpet ride at the Ashcroft Theatre

EastEnders and Holby City star Davood Ghadami and children’s TV favourite and former BRIT School pupil Kiera-Nicole Brennan head the cast announced this week for the biggest show of the year at the Fairfield Halls – the panto, which for … Continue reading

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Youngsters offered their chance to win place in Aladdin

Waddon Leisure Centre on the Purley Way gets to stage Croydon’s version of Britain’s Got Talent this Sunday, with open auditions for talented children who can sing, dance and act and who want to be cast in the chorus for … Continue reading

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National award is music to the ears of Myalls

Congratulations to Jonathan Myall Music, the specialist flute and instrument retailers located in the Tudorbethan beamed shop in South End, who have been named Best Specialist Retailer at the Music Industries Association awards. The shop is a treasure trove of … Continue reading

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