Dancing in the devil's shoes 👠
I review Craig Revel Horwood in panto, plus loads of offers from £10
AD - my tickets to the show were gifted, but my review is completely impartial!
It’s that time of year again. (Oh no it isn’t…) On Monday I went on my annual trip to the New Wimbledon Theatre for my first panto press night of the season. This year it was Cinderella, led by Strictly Come Dancing’s very own panto villain, the one and only Craig Revel Horwood.
I’ve seen Craig in panto before so knew I’d be in for a treat. But he really did throw the entire kitchen sink at this one. Not only did he belt out some big songs like I Will Survive, he salsa-ed through full-on glitzy dance numbers with the ensemble and had character to boot. The script was suitably packed with Strictly puns too. In fact, he was such a hit the audience struggled to boo for him! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen the baddie win over an audience with such a great dance number.
We were treated to some excellent magic by Pete Firman, and Cassie Compton gave some wonderful vocals as Cinderella herself. Along with the usual panto magic and dazzling costumes, it really was the perfect start to the Christmas countdown. Cinderella runs until 7 Jan 2024 and you can get your tickets now!
Happy ticket-buying!
Rochelle 🎭🎫
Carrying the banner
In the news this week…
I’m kind of a big deal
This one is firmly on my list as a anxiety sufferer, but also because you can’t really go wrong with the Bush! All tickets for the fringe hit Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen have been reduced to just £15 on this TodayTix offer.
Every remaining performance is included in the offer, but you’ve only got just over a week to catch the show.
Hey big spender
Here’s your discounts, offers and cheap seats this week.
🏃 New rush alert! You can get £25 rush tickets for The Motive and the Cue on TodayTix each morning at 10am.
Get £10 tickets for Finding Santa.
There’s £10 tickets to This Much I Know at the Hampstead Theatre.
Get 2 for 1 tickets for Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World (tickets from £12 each) and Life of Pi (tickets from £19.80 each) - both in Manchester.
There’s also 50% off tickets to Cinderella at Contact in Manchester, making them just £12.50.
All seats are just £15 for The Showstoppers’ Kid’s Show.
Get £15 tickets to The Time Traveller’s Wife musical over the next week.
There’s also £15 tickets for The House With Chicken Legs.
There’s £15.50 tickets for Bronco Billy.
Get reduced tickets from £15.60 for Cinderella in Bromley.
Get £20 tickets for La Clique.
There’s £20 tickets for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
18-25 year olds can book £20 tickets for Hello Dolly! They are available for every performance at the front of the grand circle.
Get £24.50 stalls seats for The Turn of the Screw in Bath. Use code TOTSFINAL, selected performances only.
There’s some great £25 stalls and circle seats for Backstairs Billy.
Get £25 tickets to Sondheim’s Old Friends.
There’s also £25 tickets for Hamnet.
Don’t throw away your shot
Competitions, on-sales and announcements.
New dates have been announced for the sold-out A View From The Bridge in Bath. General booking opens on Wed 20 December.
We have some new concert announcements! Made in Dagenham will be at the Palladium on 16 March and Bombay Superstars will head to His Majesty’s on 15 September.
Operation Mincemeat has extended yet again! There will be tickets available through until September 2024 from next Friday.
Win tickets to see the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria.
And finally, you could win a trip on the London Theatre cruise!
That’s all for this week. If you enjoyed the newsletter, please tell your friends. I’m also open to suggestions and requests for certain discounts, so do drop into my DMs. Right, time to digest my third Christmas roast in a week! 🍗
