Aroundtown Magazine Nov/Dec 2023 edition

FEELING FESTIVE
Panto is back
at Barnsley Civic – Oh, yes it is!
Cinderella was right: dreams
really do come true if you wish
hard enough.
After a 25-year break, the beloved family
pantomime returns to Barnsley Civic this
December with a special performance of
Cinderella and the best value tickets in town.
In a twist of fate not unlike a fairytale, the
last panto performed at Barnsley Civic before
the Eldon Street doors closed in the late ‘90s
was – you guessed it – Cinderella.
For the 2023 festive season, Barnsley Civic
have teamed up with Yorkshire production
company, Panto Ever After, to give a modern take
on the classic Cinderella story.
Forget about the household chores and get
your glad rags on as this is set to be the event of
the century. So, will you come to the ball?
The cast is made up of northern actors who
are all really excited to be performing in this longawaited
revival.
Taking to the Barnsley Civic stage in the
starring role is musical theatre star, Emily Harper,
who will be donning Cinders’ glass slippers for
the first time. Her Prince Charming is Thomas
Wordsworth, a popular cruise ship performer, so
expect a dazzling duet or two.
Barnsley born Joshua Barton plays Cinderella’s
lovesick best friend, Buttons. After performing in
the touring version of The Commitments, Joshua
can’t wait to get back to his Barnsley roots for the
pantomime season.
Get ready to hiss and boo at Fiona Egan’s
portrayal of the villainous Stepmother who will
be joined by her two wickedly ugly (and grumpy)
daughters, Siri and Alexa, played by Robert Took
and James Nicholas.
With engaging storytelling, incredible
costumes, and hilarious jokes, Cinderella at
Barnsley Civic will be a magical experience for all
the family.
Barnsley Civic is currently undergoing a
multi-million-pound redevelopment project which
will include reopening the grand Eldon Street
entrance. The 334-seater theatre is based in
Barnsley town centre just a short distance from
the bus and train station.
Hurry, the clock is ticking so don’t miss out
on Barnsley’s best value pantomime tickets,
just £49 for a family of four. Book online at
www.barnsleycivic.co.uk
9 – 27
December 2023
barnsleycivic.co.uk | 01226 327 000
“THIS IS A PANTOMIME
SHIMMERING WITH
FRESHNESS AND
ORIGINALITY.”
The Stage
30 aroundtownmagazine.co.uk