Reviews for Peter Pan 2019
“Go and see this pantomime, if you can: it’s an awfully big adventure, and a festive treat that you won’t beat this Christmas.” Derby Telegraph
“Peter Pan is a panto that soars above the rest and has the arena buzzing with excitement from start to finish.” Derbyshire Times
“…..a magical night out with your family….” Artsbeat
★★★★1/2 “….it was brilliant, the smiles on my children’s faces … made it worth every penny.” WhatsGoodToDo.com
"In the role of Hilda, Brind has surely earned his place in the Great Hall of Dame" British Theatre Guide
"Entertaining and warm … There’s slapstick and exuberant choreography" The Stage
“…..an excellent family show that is suitable for young and old.” Theatre Online Facebook
“….a fabulous family night out.” Derby Days Out
“…..absolutely captivating for the little ones with glittering stage sets, special effects, fabulous costumes, marvellous singing and wonderful dancing!” Lots for Tots Derby
“A really good amusing family show that got us feeling Christmassy.” Boom Magazine Belper Facebook
“Another amazing performance …." Raring2go Burton upon Trent and Ashby de la Zouch
“….. jokes to suit all ages, and a lovely feel good feeling as we left the Arena.” Nailed Community – Belper Independent News
Reviews for Jack and the Beanstalk 2018
“the finest pantomime I have ever seen” – Artsbeat ★★★★★
“dazzling and thoroughly engaging” – The Stage ★★★★
“it’s a happy, sing-a-long fun night out for the children!” – What’s good to do
"Plenty of laughs for all ages, local references, faaabulous costumes.. the panto dame surpassed herself! Great songs, Duncan off of Blue... what more could you want?!"Lots for Tots
"This has to be the most gag-packed panto in history. With slapstick, schtick, nonsense, spectacle and hilarity – you cannot fail to be wowed by the end." Celebrity RadioYouTube review ★★★★
"With its bouncing energy and a whole heap of panto silliness, Jack and the Beanstalk has the arena buzzing with excitement from start to finish." Buxton Advertiser
“Jack and the Beanstalk is spectacular in every sense of the word” British Theatre Guide
"Entertaining until the very end" Raring 2 Go
Reviews for Beauty and the Beast 2017
“The glittering set was lavish and spectacular….” Artsbeat
“….our cheeks are still hurting from laughing so hard and for so long!” Derby Days Out
“Warm-hearted and lavish panto….” The Stage ★★★★
“Beauty and the Beast was full of humour, gorgeous singing and dancing with a fabulous glittery set and costumes. Highly recommend !!” Boom Magazine Belper
“Boos and hisses in all the right places.” Derby Telegraph
“…a fantastic production full of exuberant and slick performances, local gags galore, laugh-out-loud moments, hilarious slapstick and impressive stunts all bound together with a great storyline that sticks close to the fairy tale that we all know and love.” Burton Mail
“….a production that is strong on story and offers many a magical moment.” British Theatre Guide