Panto legend Billy Pearce returns to the Alhambra Theatre playing Farmer Billy and is joined byEmmerdale starand reigning King of the Jungle Danny Miller (Jack); RuPaul’s Drag Race UK runner-up and musical theatre performer Divina De Campo (The Spirit of the Beans); West End performers Jocasta Almgill (Queen Josephine) Aisha Jawando (Princess Jill) and Bradford favourite Sarah Goggin (Mrs Blunderbore).
Bradford Theatres and Crossroads Pantomimes are committed to delivering a range of accessible performances to ensure that all customers can enjoy the annual pantomime. These include two Sign Language Interpreted performances (Thursday 15 December 2pm & Sunday 15 January 5pm), two Audio Described performances (Thursday 5 January 2pm & 7.15pm), a Captioned performance (Sunday 8 January 5pm) and a Relaxed Performance (Tuesday 10 January 6pm).
Audiences attending the Relaxed Performance will enjoy all the magic, sparkle and lavish production values a Crossroads pantomime offers, with modified elements to suit the sensory and access needs of patrons. It is specifically designed to welcome people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability or sensory and communication disorder and to give those who otherwise might feel excluded the chance to experience live theatre.
The production in Bradford will be modified to create a welcoming, less formal atmosphere to help reduce anxiety levels. House lighting is often kept on to allow patrons to feel more comfortable or to make it easier to move about the auditorium; strobes and flashing lights are removed; volume levels are reduced so there are no loud bangs; interaction between the stage and the audience is revised; and some language might be modified. However, the content of the show will not be specifically changed.
Talking and noise is encouraged in the auditorium without judgement, and spaces are created for patrons to have some time away from the production if they wish. To make the pantomime performance as accessible as possible the Alhambra Theatre is offering tickets for this Relaxed Performance for a special reduced rate of £13.50.
Adam Renton, General Manager Bradford Theatres comments:
“It’s a pleasure to be able to host our usual wide range of accessible performances again this year for the pantomime. We are looking forward to welcoming the widest audience possible to enjoy this festive show. I hope that our inclusive welcome and relaxed atmosphere will give everyone the chance to come and experience pantomime in Bradford this year.
At the relaxed performance our front of house and box office teams are there to give you all the support you need to enjoy the show, including the provision of break-out spaces and areas to relax outside the auditorium. You don’t need to worry about shouting out or making involuntary noises, everyone at the theatre will be there to have a great time together in a relaxed and informal environment. We’re there to help every step of the way as you plan your magical trip to the pantomime.
It’s now time to lift our spirits and enjoy the magnificent tradition of pantomime at the Alhambra Theatre. We cannot wait to welcome customers, their friends, families and school groups back to share some festive magic, laugh loudly and create some wonderful memories!”
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