insideKENT Magazine Issue 30 - September 2014 | Page 26

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT we pantos CHRISTMAS IS ONLY THREE MONTHS AWAY. "OH NO IT ISN'T!" OH YES IT IS! CUE THE DODGY DAMES, THIGH-SLAPPING COMEDY, BOOS AND HISSES, AS OUR FAVOURITE KENT VENUES GEAR THEMSELVES UP FOR THEATRE'S BUSIEST SPELL: PANTO SEASON. REST YOUR VOICES; IT'S GOING TO BE A GOOD ONE. Sleeping Beauty // 28 Nov 2014 – 4 Jan 2015 Beauty and the Beast // 13-28 Dec 2014 With spectacular sets and costumes, the Churchill Theatre Bromley's dazzling production of Sleeping Beauty is set to provide fantastic seasonal fun for everyone. The part of Sleeping Beauty will be played by musical theatre star, Sophia Thierens, while Marc Baylis from ITV’s Corrie will take on the role of the Prince. The stellar cast also includes 80's pop icon, Sonia as the Good Fairy; Jamie Rickers as Silly Billy; Bobby Crush as Nurse Nelly; and Pop Idol finalist and Big Brother contestant, Zoe Birkett, as Carabosse. www.atgtickets.com/venues/the-churchill-theatre-bromley Following the incredible success of last year’s Cinderella, plans are already in full swing for 2014's magical pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Margate. Set to be the most spectacular yet, scenery and costumes are already well [