Pantomime production performed in car park
A PANTO with a difference is heading to the county in December.
Horrible Histories Horrible Christmas will be visiting car parks around the country – and comes to East Midlands Airport on December 26 and 27.
Birmingham Stage Company and Coalition Presents worked together to put on what they described as the world’s first drive-in panto last festive season.
This year’s version, they said, is a Covid-secure experience, where children are able to jump up and down in their seats, cheer and make as much noise as they like.
Neal Foster, actor/manager at Birmingham Stage Company, said: “We were amazed and thrilled how totally successful the Car Park Party productions proved to be during the past 18 months.
“We’re delighted to be back on tour again with our Horrible Histories production of Horrible Christmas.
“It turns live theatre into a truly unique and festive event.”
The plot sees Christmas come under threat from a jolly man dressed in red and it is up to one young boy to save the day.
A spokesman said: “From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, you’re invited to join the cast on a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas as they all join forces to save the festive season.
There are limited tickets for each show priced at £49.50 per car (£2.50 booking fee applies).
Tickets are available online.