Christmas isn't cancelled in Newbury
Corn Exchange announces their panto will go ahead.
The Corn Exchange in Newbury has decided to defy the pandemic and go ahead with their annual pantomime.
Working with a specialist company the Corn Exchange seating will be rebuilt so the venue can increase capacity whilst still adhering to social distancing measures. The new layout will have more space between rows and each household group will be kept separate using dividing Perspex screens.
The Corn Exchange say following last year’s Sleeping Beauty, writing and directing team Plested and Brown (Clare Plested, Adam Brown and Amanda Wilsher) are back again this Christmas to bring an "anarchic and hilarious take on Aladdin".
Katy Griffiths, Director of Corn Exchange Newbury, says:
" This increase in capacity is what will make pantomime and future live events possible while social distancing remains necessary to keep us all safe. Everyone have been working tremendously hard behind the scenes and we are delighted to bring some panto magic to Newbury this Christmas."
Corn Exchange say they're following all industry and government Covid-19 guidelines. The pantomime cast will be in a bubble with regular Covid testing, audience members will need to wear masks throughout the performance unless they are exempt, and there will be Perspex dividing screens between households. Audiences can book with confidence, knowing that if they are unwell with Covid-19 symptoms or having to self-isolate their tickets can be transferred, credited to their account or refunded.
Aladdin at the Corn Exchange Newbury from Friday 27 November 2020 – Sunday 3 January 2021. Tickets £22.50 - £26 (£20 - £25 concs, £16 Preview Performances, £18.50 - £20.50 Super Saver Performances and £25 - £26 Adult Nights). To book tickets online at www.cornexchangenew.com/panto