Rehearsals begin!

                             Christmas magic begins at Stafford Gatehouse!

Rehearsals are under way for this year’s Rock n Roll Pantomime extravaganza, Beauty and The Beast. The highly talented cast have been bringing the Gatehouse Theatre to life as they pick up their instruments and rehearse the many great rock n roll numbers for the performance.

Playing the show’s heroes, Prince Promising and Beauty, are Michael Fletcher and Jessica Dyas. Michael trained at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, where he won the Philip Holt Prize for Excellence and he was also a top 20 finalist for the ITV1 search for a Superstar with Andrew Lloyd Webber. Jessica has recently finished a run in the West End with Dreamboats and Petticoats as well as starring in the UK tour of this show.

Not forgetting the essential pantomime ingredient…the flamboyant and hilarious dame! Andrew Williams will be returning to the Gatehouse to play Bessie Bigbreaths after his fantastic appearance as Sarah the Cook in last year’s pantomime hit, dick Whittington.

With all the traditional pantomime fun of slapstick comedy, audience participation and plenty of Christmas magic, Beauty and The Beast is a real feel good feast for the whole family, from the little ones through to Grandma and Grandpa.

Children will be mesmerised by stunning set changes, lively puppets and of course, a magical fairy. Adults will be tickled by the naughty dame and the whole family will be singing and dancing in the aisles to huge popular classics such as You Cant Hurry Love, Hot Stuff, You’ve Got a Friend, Man I Feel Like a Woman, Keep on Running, Let Me Entertain You, played live on stage by a cast of talented actor musicians.

Tickets for Beauty and The Beast are on sale now, and it runs from Thursday 13 December 2012 until Saturday 12 January 2013. Tickets are £16.95 for Adults and £12.95 for concessions.  There’s also specially priced offers of First weekend saver and New Year saver tickets available now for just £12.00.

Early booking is advised and tickets can be reserved and purchased by calling our friendly box office on 01785 254653 or by booking online at www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk

Win a Christmas party!

Tired of the same old Christmas party?

Why not get your team together for the

Ultimate Rock n Roll pantomime party

That will see you and your colleagues dancing in the aisles!

This year Stafford Gatehouse Theatre is offering you and your colleagues the chance to win 10 tickets* to see our Rock n Roll Panto Beauty and the Beast.

Jammed packed with huge popular classics such as You Can’t Hurry Love, Hot Stuff, You’ve Got a Friend, Man I Feel Like  a Woman, Keep on Running, Let Me Entertain You and many more this show is guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles this festive season.

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize simply email the answer to the following question plus the name of the company you work for to ehogan@staffordbc.gov.uk 4pm on Monday 12 November 2012.

Name one of the songs that feature in Beauty and the Beast, the Rock n Roll Panto………….

*  The prize can only be claimed for performances on selected dates, is strictly subject to availability and no cash alternative will be offered. Prize does not apply to tickets already purchased. Selected dates include 7pm performances on 14/12/12, 15/12/12, 2/1/13, 3/1/13, 10/1/13, 11/1/13