Directed by Jane Wilson...
Old King Cole — a pantomime for the whole family!

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Old King Cole has decided it’s time to find himself a wife, and the women of the kingdom are lining up to audition for the coveted role of Queen. But Cole has only one woman in mind — Debbie Dumplin, daughter of the royal cook. Unfortunately, Debbie has already given her heart to Florian, the King’s handsome young aide!

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And that’s just the beginning of the trouble. Cole’s scheming brother Peski and his wife Pariah have their eyes firmly set on the throne, and with the help of a magical pool that can transform Old King Cole into Young King Cole, their dastardly plans are soon underway.

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Paul Reakes’ wonderfully lively version of the classic nursery rhyme has everything you expect from a traditional pantomime — outrageous characters, colourful costumes, songs, slapstick comedy, plenty of laughs and, of course, lots of opportunities for the audience to join in, shout out and cheer their favourite characters on!

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With romance, mischief, mayhem and even an exploding birthday cake, Old King Cole is a fun-filled theatrical treat for the whole family. Come along, join in the fun, and help us give our characters the biggest cheers, loudest boos and best pantomime responses you can!