This winter the Lyric Hammersmith will stage two delightful productions that are sure to add some sparkle to the festive season. This year’s Lyric pantomime, Cinderella, will dazzle audiences in the Main House while the charming and lovable Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas returns to enchant under 6s in the Lyric Studio.
In the Main House
Cinderella
By Tom Wells
A Lyric Hammersmith Production
Saturday 21 November 2015 – Sunday 03 January 2016
Press Night: Saturday 28 November 2015
Grab your glittery Converse and put the pumpkin into top gear as Cinderella heads to the biggest party of the season to meet a very charming Prince. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and Dick Whittington and his Cat, Award winning playwright Tom Wells pens another traditional panto with plenty of festive fun in true Lyric style.
Samuel Buttery plays Buttons. The Tale of Mr Tumble (Manchester International Festival); Buttery Brown Monk (Leicester Square Theatre); Taboo (Broadway, Brixton Club House) and The Bald Primadonna (George Wood Theatre).
Sara Crowe plays Madama Woo. (Crush the Musical (UK Tour); Noises Off (Mercury Theatre Colchester); Fallen Angels (UK Tour); Hay Fever (Albery Theatre, for which she received an Olivier nomination for Best Comedy Performance).
Krystal Dockery plays Cinderella. This production will be Krystal’s professional stage debut.
Karl Queensborough plays Prince Charming. (A Wolf in Snakeskin Shows (Tricycle Theatre); Dayglo, Mind the Gap, (Y-Touring) and 365 (National Theatre of Scotland).
Further casting to be announced.
Written by Tom Wells
Directed by Ellen McDougall
Set Design by Oliver Townsend
Costume Design by Katie Lias
Lighting by Tim Deiling
Composed and Arranged by Corin Buckeridge
Sound by Nick Manning
Choreography by Lainie Baird
Musical Direction by Benjamin Holder
Casting by Will Burton CDG
For performance schedule please see www.lyric.co.uk
Tickets: £15 – £30| £35 premium seats. No booking fee.
In the Lyric Studio
Raymond Briggs’
Father Christmas
Adapted by Pins and Needles
A Lyric Hammersmith and Pins and Needles Production
Friday 20 November – Thursday 24 December 2015
The Lyric’s beloved production for young children returns for the fourth year to the Lyric Studio. Suitable for under 6s, Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas has become a must-see Christmas show for families, especially as a great introduction to theatre for young children.
Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas follows Santa as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve. This timeless festive story bursts into life with live music, playful puppets and a masterfully magical set.
Based on the book by Raymond Briggs
Adapted by Pins and Needles Productions
Directed by Emma Earle
Design by Zoe Squire
Lighting by George Ogilvie
Music and Sound by Lucy Rivers
Puppet Designer and Maker Max Humphries
Published by Puffin books Copyright © Raymond Briggs
Booking Information
Lyric Hammersmith
Lyric Square, King Street, London, W6 0QL
Booking Information
020 8741 6850 | www.lyric.co.uk
For performance schedule please see www.lyric.co.uk
Tickets: £10. No booking fee.