We are thrilled to announce after the record breaking success of Jack and the Beanstalk the next rock ‘n’ roll pantomime will be Aladdin, the “wok ‘n’ roll panto”!
The festive show will open on Thursday 8th December 2016 and run until Sunday 8th January 2017.
It’s time for celebrations in old Shanghai as the Emperor hosts a party to celebrate the engagement of his daughter to the mysterious and slightly suspicious Abanazer. Can the Emperor and Princess really trust him? Our hero Aladdin meets the Princess on the street and falls for her instantly, but knows a penniless boy like him could never marry a princess.
When Aladdin goes on an adventure with his best friend Nanas the Monkey could the discovery of a magic lamp really turn his fortunes around?
This incredible show will be filled with a storming line up of classic rock ‘n’ roll hits from Aretha Franklin, The Monkees, James Brown, The Temptations, The Jackson Five, and many more, all played live on stage by our amazing actor musicians.
The whole family will be tapping their toes and clicking their fingers whilst enjoying all the magic, slapstick and audience participation of a traditional panto.
Since bringing rock ‘n’ roll panto back in 2011, Producer Derrick Gask is thrilled to see such popular demand for the unique style of show which sees all actor musicians play classic rock ‘n’ roll songs live on stage.
“We’re incredibly proud of our rock ‘n’ roll pantomimes, as they are built in Stafford, rehearsed in Stafford, and we are delighted our audiences enjoy them as much as we do!” commented Gask.
“To have broken box office records before Jack and the Beanstalk closes is incredible. We can’t thank everyone enough who has been to see the show, some on multiple visits!” concluded Gask.
The last five rock ‘n’ roll pantomimes (Dick Whittington 2011, Beauty and the Beast 2012, Sleeping Beauty 2013, Cinderella 2014 and Jack and the Beanstalk 2015) have seen phenomenal audience growth for the county town venue, with a whopping 7,000 more people attending rock ‘n’ roll pantos compared the last traditional pantomime at the Gatehouse in 2010. Jack and the Beanstalk has currently sold over 18,000 tickets to date.
Tickets for Aladdin, the wok and roll panto will go on sale on Monday 11th January at 9.30am. Tickets are £18.50 adult / £14.50 concessions / £60 family. First week and New Year saver tickets are available from £13.50 on selected performances and there are school and group discounts available too, full information on these can be obtained from the box office.
Aladdin will also see the return of the ever popular late night adult only performances, which will take place on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th January 2017. Tickets for these performances are £15 and are expected to sell out fast again.
Tickets can be booked by calling the box office on 01785 619080 or by visiting www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk
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