Feeling mischievous? Secretly nominate a man to join in panto’s messy mayhem
IS there someone you need to get your own back on or you would just like to throw unexpectedly into the spotlight? Then the Belgrade Theatre has the answer for you.
Panto bosses are on the lookout for brave Coventry men to help resolve a sticky situation when Puss in Boots comes to town this Christmas.
Ever since the tragic loss of the miller Crusty Pudding, there’s been trouble at the mill in Baggy Bottom on the Bog, with his surviving son and widow, Simon and Matilda, now threatened with eviction by an evil Ogre and his horrible henchman, Victor Grabbit.
Luckily, a clever cat has stepped in to save the day with a cunning plan, but he can’t do it alone, and for the Puddings to have a hope of enjoying the sweet taste of victory, they’re going to need a bit of outside assistance thrown into the mix.
Do you know a man who could be egged on to rise to a meringue-making challenge? If so, the Belgrade needs you to nominate male friends, relatives or colleagues who are over the age of 18 and won’t be afraid to get messy on stage.
To nominate someone, simply email their name along with the time and date of the performance they will be attending to Steve Cressy at scressy@belgrade.co.uk. Please include “Panto Nomination” in the subject line of your email.
The person nominated must be seated downstairs in the stalls, so if possible, please provide the seat number or row where they’ll be situated.
You can also submit your nomination by post, titling your letter ‘Panto Nomination’ and mark it for the attention of Steve Cressy, company stage manager - then either send it to the Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry CV1 1GS, or hand it in at box office. Don’t forget to keep it all a secret from your nominee - the element of surprise makes this the perfect opportunity to play a joke on a boss, wind-up a mate or get your own back on your dad, uncle or brother.
Puss in Boots shows at the Belgrade Theatre from Wednesday, November 27, until Saturday, January 11.