Preston Pantomime Group

Preston Panto rehearsals have officially finished for christmas! Tonight we did some singing and dancing and then finished the evening with some christmas music and nibbles.
Merry Christmas everyone! See you on the other side! 🎁🎄🎅

Our third chosen charity this year is one that is close to our hearts ❤️

Proceeds will be supporting Weldmar Hospicecare

Weldmar Hospicecare are a Dorset charity providing specialist end of life care for adults with a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones.
Find out more at: https://www.facebook.com/weldmar

As per usual, panto tickets can be purchased online at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/preston-pantomime

The second charity has been chosen by the cast and crew this year.

We will be supporting farm in Weymouth.

Tumbledown is a 27-acre greenspace where people come together to connect with nature and benefit from community-led growing, learning and well-being opportunities.

The idea behind the farm is to develop the land into a community asset by producing and selling local fruit and veg, supporting people with volunteering and learning opportunities, and protecting the local environment for the benefit of the community.

Find out more at: https://www.weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/tumbledown/

Remember to purchase your tickets for a good cause:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/preston-pantomime

Each year Preston Pantomime Group donates proceeds to local charities.

We used our social media platforms to ask the public which charity they would like us to support this year:

Gully's Place in Dorchester is one of our chosen charities this year.

Gully’s Place is a purpose-designed space, located in the children’s ward at Dorset County Hospital.

Gully's Place Trust Fund supports children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
Tickets can be purchased at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/preston-pantomime

Don't forget that tickets are on sale now - may we say that these make the perfect christmas gift? 🎁 🎄
And something to look forward to after a bleak January? 🥶 🌧

Tickets on sale at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/preston-pantomime

Hear ye....Hear ye...!
Get your tickets to the Ball...ahem Pantomime today! 🏰
Tickets on sale via: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/preston-pantomime

Our wonderful seamstress hard at work tonight! Antje Rook

A lot has been happening at Preston Panto this month! 🤴 🐁 🌳
Lots of singing and dancing, treading the familiar boards of the preston village hall once again!

Another shot behind the scenes at Preston Pantomime today! Today was all about getting the boards whitewashed and making space for a grand entrance for the guests at the Royal Ball!
Even that pesky knight made an appearance 👀 👤

Preston Pantomime proudly presents our 2024 production of Cinderella!

Join us this february for a joyous re-telling of the classic fairytale with stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping tunes and hilarious comedy!

More info at: https://www.prestonpantomime.com/

Ticket sales will go live in December!

👐We need your help! 👐

Did you know that there are 183,977 charities operating in England and Wales as of October 2023?

If you have come to see us at Preston Pantomime, you will know that each year we aim to support some of our local charities.

If you know of a local charity, please drop us some suggestions below ❤️

Did you know that here at PPG we start planning months and months in advance of each show?

Today we pulled the scenery apart to make space for new backing with a twist ⭐️

We also pulled the costumes out, which felt like a trip into Mary Poppins bag. 🤴 💃 🥳🥸🤡🧑‍🌾💂🤵‍♀️🧚‍♀️

Happy Weekend to everyone, and those with kids have a wonderful half term!
Here at Preston Pantomime Group we are having a little break over half term to rest those dancing feet!
But keep your eyes peeled for the reveal of our 2024 Panto 🤡 👸 🤴 💃 🕺

Tomorrow is the day!!!
First rehearsal for our 23/24 show tomorrow night at 7.30pm at Preston Village Hall!
Looking forward welcoming new and old faces!

Welcome back Panto friends!

Registration for the 2024 Panto will be at 7:30 on Wednesday 6 September at Preston Village Hall. We will be reading through the script before casting.

We look forward to seeing old and new friends for a fun evening kicking off panto rehearsals. All welcome.

💫Wow! What an evening! 💫
Last night we hosted our open evening for new members wishing to join the Preston Panto for its 23/24 production!
The hall was buzzing with newcomers!
We danced, we sang, we read through some script, but most of all we laughed! 🥳
We also had some wonderful feedback!
September can't come quick enough ❤️

Evening all,

We look forward to welcoming new Members to our opening evening at Preston Village Hall on 21st June.

If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time!
Just give us a shout on here for the deats! 🥳

We are looking for new 18+ Panto Members!

Fancy having a go treading the boards of the preston village hall stage? Or do you prefer being behind the scenes helping our fabulous crew with scene changes?
Join us on 21st June at 7.30pm at Preston Village hall where we are hosting an open evening for anyone wishing to join the Panto Family! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
Send us a message on here or e-mail us on [email protected] !

OH YES THEY DID! Group celebrates success of panto return The cast of a local panto are celebrating the success of their latest production.

Last night we said Au Revoir to 3 of our members who stepped down from key positions; Lynn, Julie & Andy! They have been part of the Panto Family for many many years, and after this years' fantastic show, they have decided that it was time to move on.
Emotions where high last night when final handovers were completed!
Thank you for all your hard work, commitment and fun.
On behalf of your Panto Family - you will be really missed!
Here's a few belters from over the years! ❤️

WANTED! NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN OUR PANTO FAMILY!

Preston Pantomime are looking for actors and backstage crew! If you are 18+ and would like to have fun (and eat lots of cake!) with a friendly group, please let us know. All welcome, whether you want to be a star or be supporting behind the scenes!

Our next production will be on stage Wednesday 14 - Saturday 17 February 2024.

The excitement is already brewing about next year's shennanigans, so please get in touch.

Our 2023 Jack & The Beanstalk production is now over! We have loved treading the familiar boards of the village hall once again!
🌟We are looking to recruit new members into our Panto Family- be that on stage or out the back. Please give us a shout! All welcome🌟
Watch this space for photos of this year's production! 💗

Wonderful reviews from our audience so far!
We always welcome any feedback - positive or constructive, so why not leave us a comment or direct message us on here 🥰
See you all later for tonight's shenanigans 🤪

Opening night is done and dusted! 🌈
Thank you to our fantastic audience for allowing us to host such a fantastic first night!
See you all tomorrow....oh yes we will! ✨️

It's Opening Night and we cannot wait to welcome you all back tonight...Oh no we can't!

☕️🍦 Just a reminder that we are currently only able to take cash for refreshments, programmes and raffle tickets! 🍦 ☕️

Meet Jack...a bit big headed, but easily fooled!
Also madly in love with a Royal 👸

🌍News Flash🌎
Given last week's natural disasters in Syria and Turkey there will be some green collection buckets available for anyone wishing to donate some pennies in aid of these two countries!
These will be located by the main exit at the end of the show!
Thank you for your support 🙏

Meet Jill....Preston-on-the-Piddle's own Royal! A true beauty and madly in love with our Hero Jack! 👸 ❤️

It's officially Panto Week!!! 🫘
We are excited to be welcoming you all back on Wednesday evening! 🥳

Just a reminder that shows start at 7.30pm this week - doors open at 7pm. (Matinee starts at 2.30pm - doors open at 2pm)

There's limited parking at the village hall, but there are side roads where you can find on the road parking spots. 🚗

Remember: we do NOT have a card machine at the village hall, so all refreshments and raffle tickets will need to be paid for with cash! 🥤🧋🧃🍦

Meet Daisy....beloved pet cow!
At Risk of being turned into Beef Burgers! 🐄

Meet Dame Trott...a larger than life figure, tall and curvaceous bringing laughter to the show. Mother of Jack and Simon. Also slightly obsessed with her pet cow Daisy! 🐄 💃

Here's a quick reminder of the Charities that we are supporting this year:

Friends of Dorset Care Leavers
Weymouth Foodbank
Cycling Without Age Weymouth

In addition to the above we are taking in donations of dry goods, tins, hygiene products, baby wipes etc! Just bring these along when collecting your tickets or on the night that you are visiting! 🥫🍼🧃🍞

Hiya Gang! 🧑‍🌾
Tickets have been flying off the shelves recently! 🎟
🗓 Our Wednesday and Saturday Evening shows still have some availability!

If you are looking for something fun to do, that doesn't break the bank - then Preston Village Hall is the place to be! 👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👨‍👧‍👦

Watch the cast tread the familiar boards of the village hall stage during an evening of side-splitting comedy, magic and wonder!

Message us today to secure your tickets! 🥳

Meet Fairy Daffodil - offering a touch of Magic to help our Hero succeed! 💫🧚‍♀️

Meet Simon...a bit lazy and not very bright!
But he sure will give you lots of belly laughs during next weeks performances! 🧑‍🌾

Find us in today's Echo!

As a small community Pantomime we heavily rely on the support from our lovely community!

Feel free to give us a share to help us reach as many people as possible! ❤️

Saturday Matinee is now SOLD OUT!

We still have availability for
💫 Wednesday 15th February
💫 Thursday 16th February

...and limited availability on
💫 Friday 💫

Get your tickets booked today to avoid disappointment! 🌈