★★★★ "full of fountains of laughs and feel good memories to take home” - Broadway World
★★★★ "an absolute joy from start to finish” - All That Dazzles
★★★★ “pure escapism” - The Upcoming
★★★★ "this is one show that will leave you with a big grin, feeling warm with festive spirits" - North West End
★★★★ "simply great fun" - Pocket Size Theatre
Each year, our panto tears up the rulebook and turns a classic story on its head to make it relevant to our local community and beyond.
"If you only see one panto this year. Make it this one!" - Deborah Frances-White (The Guilty Feminist)
Get ready to experience Stratford East’s unique twist on this classic tale, set in the ancient home of Sphynx cats, pharaohs and the empress Cleopatra.
This year’s panto will feature all the right ingredients. You can expect our much-loved mix of show-stopping original music and laugh-out-loud comedy, alongside magical sets and costumes in this perfect festive treat for all ages.
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Presented by Theatre Royal Stratford East. Proudly sponsored by Telford Homes.
Running time: TBC (approximately 135 minutes including interval)
Concessions
Available for under 17s
Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.
Schools Rates
Newham schools: £10 per person
All other schools: £11 per person
Weekday matinee performances during school term-time are often attended by school groups.
Booking Enquiries
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls backwards, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
The boxes have a slightly restricted view, as well as seats marked with an ‘i’.
Attending with children: Please note that the Upper Circle is the top level in our theatre, so we recommend that smaller children (under 5s) sit in the Stalls or Dress Circle. If you are bringing a child under 2, then you can pay £1 for a lap seat. Call our Box Office on 020 8534 0310 to book.
For any help with your booking, please call our Box Office on 020 8534 0310.
Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.
Sphinx / Stinkus the Soothsayer / Fairy GodMummy Kathryn Bond
Marc Anthony Wesley Bozonga
Chrishell Micah Holmes
Cinderella Gracie McGonigal
Amanza Tendai Rinomhota
Caesar Alex Wadham
Cleopatra Gigi Zahir
Musicians Sara Farina, Perry Melius
Book and Lyrics Leo Butler
Music and Lyrics Robert Hyman
Director Eva Sampson
Set and Costume Designer Charlotte Espiner
Lighting Designer Gillian Tan
Sound Designer Helen Skiera
Musical Director Josh Sood
Choreographer Myles Brown
Assistant Director Caroline Yu
Puppet Designer Annie Brooks
Lighting Associate and Programmer Luca Panetta
Associate Sound Designer Roly Botha
Costume Supervisor Sian Clare
Wardrobe Manager Ruth Keeling
Casting Director Harry Blumenau
Casting Assistant Laura Seaborn
Production Manager Aoife Lily
Stage Manager Simon Perkins
Deputy Stage Manager Alec Jordan
Assistant Stage Managers Lottie Denby, Zoe Leonard
Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages (this show may contain strobe lighting and haze. This information will be updated in late 2022)
Access Performances
Audio Described: Thu 22 Dec, 2pm
Relaxed Performance (what's this?): Fri 30 Dec, 12pm - click here to download the Visual Story
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