JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
AT THE WADDON THEATRE, WADDON LEISURE CENTRE, CROYDON
ANNOUNCES ‘RELAXED PERFORMANCE’ ON THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER
Croydon’s family pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, will host a ‘relaxed performance’ on Thursday 14th December at 2.00pm. The show, which runs at the Waddon Theatre at Waddon Leisure Centre from 7th – 31st December 2017, stars television favourites Jonny Awsum and Paisley Billings.
Relaxed performances are open to everyone, but the environment has been specifically adapted for families with children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, individuals with sensory and communication disorders, those with learning disabilities and anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
This performance of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will be adapted in a variety of ways in order to reduce anxiety, to ensure a safe and enjoyable live theatre experience and to make it as accessible as possible to all. There is a relaxed attitude to noise, the lights in the auditorium remain on low throughout the show, sudden loud noises are softened and audience members are free to leave and re-enter the auditorium at any point. There will be staff on hand to assist with seating and access around the theatre.
Croydon’s very own comedian Jonny Awsum (Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finalist), who plays Jack’s hapless and unlucky-in-love brother, Billy Trott, said: “I am very much looking forward to welcoming our audience to the relaxed performance. Whilst we’ll be adapting the show to be more ‘relaxed’, there will definitely still be bucket-loads of comedy, fun, songs, glitz and glamour…and no doubt a fair bit of gunge and mess where my character Billy is involved!”
The Waddon Theatre at Waddon Leisure Centre will be converted into a 400-seat theatre space throughout December, offering wonderful family entertainment that all ages can enjoy together. The theatre has a brand new seating plan which ensures every seat in the house has the best view possible.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK runs from Thursday 7th – Sunday 31st December 2017 (times vary, check website). Tickets, priced at £16.50 (children/senior citizens), £18.50 (adults), £66.50 (family ticket – 2 children, 2 adults) are on sale from www.thecroydonpanto.com.
Tickets for Schools and Clubs (min. 10 people), are £12 per head, and every 11th ticket is free. There is a free interval ice cream for every child in the group booking. Call the groups hotline: 01494 917519 by 10th November for this special groups rate.
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