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Collingwood: Theatre Collingwood presents “Alice in Wonderland: The Panto” December 11-21

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

The rehearsals are well underway for our ALICE IN WONDERLAND – The Panto, and we are having so much fun! We have an amazing cast of local actors who are going to create such a great time for all who attend. If you don’t know what a panto is, it has it’s origins in Britain and typically happens around the Christmas holidays. The writing is geared to all ages, and audience members are encouraged to cheer for our heroine or boo for the villain. Great fun for ages 3-103!

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE ARE EXTENDING THE RUN OF THIS SHOW!

Performances NOW from December 11 – 21 at the Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood. This is going to be Collingwood's must-see holiday event! Get ready to jump down the “rabbit hole” with Theatre Collingwood as we bring the magic and mayhem of Alice in Wonderland: The Panto to life at the Simcoe Street Theatre this December! From December 11 to 21, join us in Wonderland, where audience members of all ages can cheer for our heroine Alice, hiss at the fiery Queen of Hearts, and delight in the chaos of the Mad Hatter’s unforgettable tea party. This timeless tale is reimagined with plenty of panto flair, making it a joyous event for everyone!

Featuring a soundtrack packed with cheeky twists on fan-favourite hits spanning the ‘60s to today, you’ll be clapping, dancing, and laughing along as our beloved characters take you through a Wonderland adventure like no other.

This show is penned by Collingwood’s own, very talented, Anne Raciunas and led by our exceptional musical director Greg Gibson, also a hometown star. Melissa James is our incredible choreographer. The cast features local favourites from South Georgian Bay, along with a vibrant children’s chorus that adds an extra layer of wonder!

MEET OUR CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM!

Starring the Wonderland Cast:

Claire Cunsolo as Alice

Anne Raciunas as Irene / The Queen of Hearts

Shirley Joost as Chester the Cheshire Cat

Michael Molloy as The Mad Hatter

Chelsea Coulter as The Duchess

Tara Kivlichan as The Caterpillar

We are thrilled to have our students from our FORTE CLASSES in our Youth Ensemble for

the show: Parker Harrington, Helen Murphy, Mairead Dennis-Gordon, Zara

Jennings, Eva Thompson, Evie Bolton, Payton Difruscia, Emily Proctor-Sellors,

Maeve Treanor, Dryden Maney, Kaylee Teeter, Thaddeus Gogan

And our Creative Team:

Playwright & Producer – Anne Raciunas

Director – Erica Angus

Musical Director – Greg Gibson

Costume, Sets & Props Design – CatSue McBroom

Choreographer – Melissa James

Stage Manager - Jim Roe

Lighting & Sound Technician – Garion Allan

Theatre Manager – Tyler Cleary

Youth Wrangler & Props – Anna-Michelle Posta

Please join us for a “tea-riffic” holiday treat where you are bound to cheer, laugh, and have a really fun time!. A Wonderland adventure awaits! For tickets and more information, visit www.theatrecollingwood.ca, call us at 705-445-2200, or email info@theatrecollingwood.ca.