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Saturday, 22 December 2012

Cinderella at the Royal & Derngate until January 6th 2013

Family entertainment with plenty of gags, double entendre only the

parents would understand, unless your child is an adult!

Cinderella is probably the best known pantomime's of them all, as it has romance, infatuation,and comedy, plenty of well choreographed dance routines and two of the ugliest sisters you could ever imagine, and story lines updated to reflect current affairs, to keep the jokes funny and fresh.

A colourful set with a cast to match, and locally sourced talent from a well established theatre company in Northampton, 'Mayhew School of Dancing', this company has for over 60 years been training Northamptonshire's talented young people, as i recall my own sister attended too, bless her, Sharon, your confirmation is needed here my darling!

Bobby Davro had the audience in stitches as Buttons in this classic fairy tale. Under the weather Davro, was suffering the flu, and Davro's understudy still had his feet up, and the flu didn't hinder Davro's ability to entertain a packed auditorium at the Derngate theatre Northampton on Thursday 19th December 2012.

Davro's chocolate song routine was very clever and funny, as Davro has returned to the Derngate Theatre in Northampton by public demand, a very talented man.

Bobby Davro doing his impression

of a present time member of our Royal family!

'Yummy Mummy', Denise Welch, not only a Loose Women star, but has also appeared on the Benidorm TV show, Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, to name but a few shows she has appeared in, was the fairy godmother in this production of Cinderella, a brilliant actress is her own right waving her wand on proceedings and making a two hour show time simply go just like that!

Danielle York's portrayal of Cinderella was top class. Danielle is at the beginning of her acting career, her vocal singing is phenomenal.

This pantomime runs until January 6th 2013, It's family entertainment, and will make your Christmas this year. Jerry Wright, Inspiration FM Community Radio for Northampton UK.

Updated 8.33 hrs 22/12/12

Inspiration FM's Paddy Grady Interviews Bobby Davro over the telephone on Paddy's Lunchtime Show, Inspiration FM, community radio for Northampton UK.

Paddy Grady has a chat with Bobby Davro about his performance in Cinderella playing “Buttons”, what it is like performing with Denise Welch and what he thinks of Northampton. Paddy starts by asking Bobby how Cinderella has been going and what the reaction from the audience has been like so far

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Cinderella

Fri 07 Dec - Sun 06 Jan
Venue: Derngate

Royal & Derngate's 2012/2013 Pantomime

The most popular and magical pantomime of them all returns to Royal & Derngate this Christmas.

The enchanting rags-to-riches tale of Cinderella will be transformed from page to stage by the team behind the theatre’s recent record-breaking pantomimes - complete with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, fabulous costumes and that magical moment when Cinderella is transported to the ball.

We are delighted to welcome back Bobby Davro as Buttons following the rapturous reception to his hilarious performance in last year’s Aladdin. This year Bobby will be joined by Loose Womenstar Denise Welch as the magical Fairy Godmother.

Tickets are already selling fast. Book early... otherwise not even your Fairy Godmother will be able to magic you a ticket for Northamptonshire's biggest pantomime!

"YET ANOTHER PANTO TOUR-DE-FORCE" NORTHAMPTON CHRONICLE & ECHO ON ALADDIN (2011/2012)

"ONE OF THE BEST PANTOMIMES I HAVE EVER SEEN"Daventry Express on Aladdin 2011/2012

Tickets
£24, £22, £19, £16

Genre:

Panto/Christmas Show

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Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Three… two… one… It’s Christmas!

Updated 20:58 Hrs 20 November 2012Mark Dean chats to Councillor Brandon Eldred about this years Christmas Light Switch on in Northampton, when it is, what activities will be taking place in the town on the day and who is turning on those all important lights!

Mark starts by asking Brandon what’s happening with Northampton’s Christmas Lights this year & who is switching the lights on?

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The countdown to Christmas in Northampton starts with the annual Christmas lights switch on this Thursday (22 November).

BBC Radio Northampton very own John Griff will be hosting the afternoon’s entertainment and big Christmas countdown, which starts at 3 PM.

A touch of Christmas Past will be brought to the festivities with the screening of the movie ‘Scrooge’ and exclusive performances from the cast of the Royal & Derngate’s A Christmas Carol. There will be traditional Christmas carols sung by the Derngate Community Choir and music from the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust. A beautifully restored vintage carousel and helter skelter add a traditional touch to the afternoon fun.

At around 5.30pm panto star Denise Welch will arrive in Abington Street with Santa and his pony and trap to join in the festivities before switching on the thousands of twinkly lights around the town at 6pm.

Councillor David Mackintosh, leader of Northampton Borough Council, said:

"The Christmas lights switch on is a lovely and exciting event which is great fun for all the family. The lights bring a magical sparkle to the town and there will be plenty of colourful entertainment to help spread some festive cheer.
"We have arranged for free parking for the event in borough council car parks from 3pm, and so there will be plenty of time after the switch on for anyone who wants to browse the shops for a spot of late night Christmas shopping.”

For a full list of what’s happening when and everything else going on in Northampton this Christmas visit www.christmasinnorthampton.co.uk