There was a great line-up of shows and pantomimes over the Christmas period and many are still running. The Hippodrome is offering Brian Conley in Cinderella, Pinocchio is showing at mac, The Snowman at The Rep, Sleeping Beauty at The Solihull Arts Complex and Guys and Dolls at The Alex. @ HippodromeCinderella | | Brian Conley, Shobna Gulati in Cindrella |
Date: 19th December '06 to 28th January '07 The multi talented Brian Conley returns to the Hippodrome, starring as Buttons in Cinderella. Appearing alongside Brian is Shobna Gulati, who is the Fairy Godmother. She’s known for her role as Sunita Alahan in Coronation Street and more recently Where the Heart Is. The Ugly Sisters will be Nigel Ellacott and Peter Robbins, who’ll have you booing and hissing in true panto style. Dawson Chance returns to play Baron Hardup, a part he’s made his own over the last few years. Hippodrome Box Office: 0870 730 1234 Read our review: @ MacPinocchio | | Pinocchio |
Date: 18th November '06 - 6th January '07 Pinocchio, an enchanting family show complete with music, song and extraordinary growing noses! mac is renowned for producing informative and exciting children’s work – and the Christmas family show is no exception. The mac’s show has been adapted by Rosanna Lowe from the much-loved children’s story and is suitable for children aged 5+. The show combines puppetry, storytelling and music with magical sets and costumes. Mac Box Office: 0121 440 3838 @ The RepThe Snowman | | Jack Frost and The Boy |
Date: 5th – 28th January '07 The live stage show is based on Raymond Brigg’s The Snowman. Featuring the classic song Walking In The Air by Howard Blake, The REP's production of The Snowman had its premiere back in 1993 and returns to Birmingham after last year's successful run, before embarking on an international tour. The Rep Box Office: 0121 236 4455 @ Solihull Arts ComplexPantomime – Sleeping Beauty | | Sleeping Beauty |
Date: 15th December '06 - 14th January '07 This version of Sleeping Beauty is written and directed by Malcolm Stent who also stars as Twit the Jester, and is accompanied by a professional ensemble cast of actors, dancers and musicians. It’s billed as two hours of fun, non stop action and downright silliness! Packed with music, laughter and traditional family pantomime fun. Solihull Arts Complex Box Office: 0121 704 6962 @ The AlexGuys and Dolls | | Guys and Dolls |
Date: 12th December – 6th January The Alexandra Theatre's offering might not be festive, but it’s sure to be a night out. Ex East Enders heart-throb, Nigel Harman, recreates the starring role of ‘Sky Masterson’ in Guys and Dolls and Bonnie Langford stars as ‘Miss Adelaide’. Guys and Dolls tells the story of a group of small-time gamblers and the ladies in their lives. Nathan Detroit bets his pal, Sky Masterson, that he can’t make the next lady he sees fall in love with him. Alexandra Theatre Box Office: 0870 6077533. Read our review: | 
