Play to the Crowd reveals this year’s pantomime at the Theatre Royal

Mother Goose will be on stage at the Theatre Royal in Jewry Street from Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, January 5 and tickets are already on sale.

The story follows a lady who is about to be thrown off her land when she cannot pay her rent – until good fortune sees her making a friend, a goose, who can lay her golden eggs, making her rich. However, she is tempted to swap her goose for youth and beauty – a mistake she soon comes to realise and then she must fight to get back her friend, the goose, to truly live happily ever after.

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This will be the first time that Mother Goose has been performed at the Winchester theatre. The pantomime will be written by James Barry and Robin Belfield with music by Simon Slater and directed by Robin Belfield.

The show will be very traditional, packed full of corny jokes, original songs, live music and audience participation and is suitable for families.

Cast announcements will follow, with support cast auditions and rehearsals later this year. The pantomime is supported by regional law firm, Paris Smith.

Last year's pantomime Cinderella (Image: Ali Wright)

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Accessible performances are available including relaxed, audio-described and BSL-interpreted – as well as a touch tour.

Audiences are encouraged to book early to secure the best-priced tickets (from £11) – with discounts for members and school and group bookings. Last year’s pantomime, Cinderella, was the Theatre Royal’s most successful pantomime yet so tickets are expected to sell quickly.

Mother Goose will be at Theatre Royal Winchester from Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, January 5. For more information such as performance dates and times or to book tickets go to theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840 440.