The Griffin Players are a Luton based amateur theatre group performing musicals, plays and pantomimes for all the family.

It’s Christmas Eve and tight-fisted Ebenezer Scrooge is meaner than ever. He is shunning his only living relative, underpaying his clerk and refusing to acknowledge the plight of the poor… but will timely visits from the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future change his miserly ways before it’s too late?

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Lovingly carved in Geppetto’s workshop, Pinocchio’s parents dream of a bright future for their wooden son. Pinocchio, however, dreams of adventure and sets off on a path of fun and freedom ready to discover the world. Along the way, Pinocchio is confronted with big decisions and a menagerie of colourful characters, leading to calamitous consequences as he starts a fire, turns into a donkey, and even ends up inside a whale!

With courage, heart, and a sprinkling of magic, Pinocchio celebrates what it means to grow up; the mistakes we make, the lessons we learn and the power of unconditional love.

When King Richard disappears, Robin Hood has his land taken away from him by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Will Robin be able to get his home back? Can he protect Maid Marian from the Sheriff? Will our heroes ever be able to save the King?

This Christmas, immerse yourself in a festive world inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless folktale. With original music, vibrant characters and a flurry of Reading Rep magic. Prepare to be captivated, whatever your age – you may even learn some crow along the way!

During the picturesque mid-winters of Odense, Denmark, the frosty air nips at your nose and houses huddle so close together their rooftops kiss. Here Kai and Gerda’s rose garden blooms amidst tales spun by Kai’s sprightly grandma. But in the distant snowy wastelands, The Snow Queen reigns supreme.

When Kai suddenly and mysteriously disappears, Gerda must brave icy landscapes to find her best friend. Join her in this exhilarating adventure as she wrestles with bandits, befriends reindeers and comes face to face with her greatest fears. Destiny and friendship are put to the ultimate test in this enchanting tale of courage and determination.

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The kingdom buzzes with excitement as Princess Snow White’s birthday approaches. However, the festivities are marred by the jealousy of her stepmother, the evil queen, who longs to be the fairest in the land.

Ebenezer Scrooge finds the true spirit of Christmas after he is visited by Jacob Marley (his dead business partner) and shown his past, present and future by three ghostly beings.

Expect traditional pantomime comedy capers, dazzling dancers, colourful costumes and a sprinkling of Magic as we join Dick Whittington to see if the streets of London really are paved with Gold…

Starring Britain’s favourite fox Basil Brush, alongside Windsor’s calamitous comic Kevin Cruise and dame Steven Blakeley! Joining them this year is the hilarious Hilary O’Neil as Fairy Bowbells

Join Dick on a pantomime adventure as he journeys from Newburyshire to London with his loyal, furry friend on a quest to seek fame and fortune. But will the streets really be paved with gold?

You can expect all of the usual Newbury pantomime fun, with toe-tapping tunes from across the decades, plenty of magic and sparkle, and, of course, lots of laughter - purrfect for the whole family.

Can Dick conquer the evil King Rat? And will he save the city of London? You’ll have to find out for yourselves!

We are delighted to welcome back CBeebies’ Megastar JUSTIN FLETCHER as Buttons and everyone’s favourite Dame, PAUL MORSE as Nanny Gumdrop, for more panto frolics this year!

Also starring SAMANTHA DORRANCE as Cinderella, CARL TRACEY as the Prince, RACHEL DELOOZE and REBECCA ALLINGHAM as the Wicked Stepsisters, CASSANDRA LEE as The Fairy Godmother, ADAM PETTIGREW as Dandini and ALLY COX as The Wicked Stepmother.

Cinderella is the hilarious family pantomime suitable for all ages, with tons of slapstick comedy, plenty of audience interaction and stunning musical numbers that you will be singing for days afterwards.
The clock is ticking so pop on your glad-rags and grab your tickets to the ball for the show that proves that a pair of shoes really can change your life!