It's panto time (oh yes it is!)

December is upon us and that means islanders really can begin to get into the spirit of Christmas.

While the shops are bracing themselves for a festive rush, theatres across the Bailiwicks are also hoping to pull in the crowds.

The St Stephen's Players in Guernsey are just one group preparing for curtain up. Their week-long run of Cinderella at the Performing Arts Centre opens on Monday and a large cast - young and old - are getting ready to wow audiences.

Below are details of some other productions taking place around the island, but let us know below if you are taking part in one we have not mentioned...

GUERNSEY
Gadoc Christmas Pantomime 'King Arthur' 2 Dec 2011 - 21 Dec 2011
Beau Sejour Theatre Evening Performances 7.30pm matinées at 2pm on 26, 27, 31 December and 1 & 2 January. Tickets went sale from late November from all Guernsey Ticket Outlets. Contact +44 (0) 1481 747280.


Cineguernsey Screening 02 Dec 2011
Box Office: +44 (0) 1481 747280 - tickets also available in person at The Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, Guernsey Information Centre, Beau Sejour and Candie Museum At The Gallery, Mansell Street, St Peter Port. Doors open 6.45pm for pre-film drinks. Film commences 7.30pm Tickets: Adults: £8, CinéGuernsey members: £6.50, Students: £5.00

JERSEY

Beauty and the Beast Green Room Club Panto
Tickets:
Stalls and Dress Circle, full price: £16, concessions £14
Upper Circle: full price £14 concessions £12
Family Ticket £55 (2 adults 2 children or 1 adult 3 children - only available for purchase from Box Office. Contact on (01534) 511115)

So-Hi With Love Grouville
The show is on on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December at 7.30pm and Sunday 4th December at 6pm. Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children.
They are available from Rosedale Stores, Holme-Grown and Grouville Parish Hall.

Alices Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Jersey Amateur Dramatic Club'
Price Adults - £15.00
When 10/01/2012 - 21/01/2012
Where Jersey Arts Centre
Philips Street
St. Helier
JE2 4SW
Contact Jersey Arts Centre
+44 (0) 1534 700444
enquiries@artscentre.je

(from CTV)