It's not the typical season to expect a pantomime, but Alice in Wonderland is coming to Greater Manchester this summer.
With the aim of offering 'affordable family theatrical shows' to all, tickets for the production, which is running at Bolton's Victoria Hall, cost just £5 per person.
The Bolton Panto will feature 26 performances running over 11 dates, from July 29 to August 9, and tickets are already being snapped up.
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Carl Marsden, on behalf of the production, said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing professional, valuable, family entertainment at a time when it’s never been needed more. Alice in Wonderland will be a magical escape for all the family, and we can’t wait to see our audiences enjoy the show over the summer school holidays."
The production - from the company who brought us Sleeping Beauty at the venue last Christmas - promises 'side splitting comedy, spectacular scenery, dazzling dance routines, sensational costumes and much much more'.
It features Hannah Dale as Alice, who, after falling down the Rabbit Hole, finds herself in the bonkers yet magical world of Wonderland.
With the help of her friends, the Mad Hatter (Byron Witchell), Cheshire Cat (Wesley Bromley), and the White Rabbit (Eilish Stout-Cairns), will they manage to overthrow the batty yet evil Queen of Hearts (Stephen Sullivan) and return Delilah the Duchess (Gethin White) back to the throne as rightful heir of Wonderland?
Performances will take place in the main hall of The Victoria Hall, with shows starting from 11am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 5pm, 6pm and 6.30pm, depending on the date. Visit the website here to book.
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