Cinderella is set to fill His Majesty’s Theatre with sparkling festive joy this Christmas, and in the spirit of the season, 300 tickets are being given away to local charities.
Aberdeen Performing Arts and the show’s producers, Crossroads Pantomimes, are inviting charities to apply for free tickets to the Christmas pantomime, which runs at His Majesty’s from Saturday, 29 November to Sunday, January 4.
Charities can apply using the application form on the Aberdeen Performing Arts website for tickets to the 7pm performance on Tuesday, December 2. The deadline for applications is Thursday, October 2.
Those who are successful are promised a magical experience, packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients with laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.
Aberdeen Performing Arts Chief Executive, Sharon Burgess said: “Panto is a truly magical time of year at His Majesty’s Theatre, whether it’s a chance to share in a much-loved family tradition, have fun with friends or make special memories together.
“We want to share that joy and festive cheer with as many people as possible, and so we are once again extending an invite to charities to enable those who might not otherwise get to visit the theatre at Christmas to come along and enjoy Cinderella.
Scottish acting royalty and Strictly winner Joe McFadden and Shetland and Monarch of the Glen star Dawn Steele will lead the cast, with Joe stepping into the role of Prince Charming and Dawn taking on the role of the Fairy Godmother.
Joe and Dawn will be joined by beloved panto dame extraordinaire Alan McHugh, who once again writes and directs the production, returning as Baroness Heifer McHardup. HMT stalwart Paul J Corrigan makes a welcome return as Buttons, and panto favourite Danielle Jam will take on the title role as Cinderella. Returning star Julie Coombe and acclaimed performer Helen Logan will team up as the Wicked Sisters.
The show is being staged by Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, led by Michael Harrison and the team that have produced the His Majesty’s Theatre panto for over 20 years, with the usual abundance of comedy, lavish sets, fabulous costumes, and of course a few surprises in store.
Forms can be completed via the website at
https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/news/news-charities-invited-to-see-cinderella/
or alternatively email hello@aberdeenperformingarts.com for more options.
Successful charities will be told by Monday, October 20.
Tickets for Cinderella are available online from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, phone 01224 641122 or visit the box office at His Majesty’s Theatre or the Music Hall.