Registration opens November 30, 2021 (Giving Tuesday) at 4:00 (EST)

The tradition of English Pantomime has been around for well over a century now. During the Christmas season, theatre companies stage an over-the-top modern retelling of a classic fairy tale with plot twists, wordplay, and popular music. This year however with social distancing restrictions, it’s just not possible to provide a safe, accessible live theatre experience for audiences in person.

We do have a solution – a virtual performance broadcast online via ZOOM!

Imagine an exclusive medieval French academy where a teenage Cinderella and other fairy tale royalty sing, dance and share high school experiences…“tell me more, tell me more” … well, all will be revealed this December in our animated virtual production of  “Cinderella: If the Shoe Fits…“ including the lucky contestant who emerges victorious in a winner-take-all dance competition at the Royal Ball to get some alone time with the affable Prince Charming.

Chock full of twists and turns, music and laughter, Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother are in a race against time to thwart the evil Black Widow who has her sights set on landing a prince for one of her twisted daughters. Thanks to fairy magic and the help of some unexpected characters along the journey, love may just conquer all in the end! Throw in some popular music parodies, cheesy puns, plot twists, and over-the-top acting and you have the makings for great musical comedy!

“Cinderella: If the Shoe Fits… is the second in a series of original seasonal pantomimes written by Hamilton-born Playwright Doug MacDougall who is no stranger to the world of pantomime as both actor/artist and Music/Stage Director with Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh and a veteran of numerous regional theatre productions in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) over the last 25 years.

Friends, family and theatregoers alike will enjoy this lively and hilarious new take on the legendary story in authentic Panto style. Come out and be part of the action in “Cinderella: If the Shoe Fits…“ cheering on our heroes, and booing the villains  – don’t forget – pantomime is suitable for all ages!!! The best value in virtual family entertainment! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Advance registration begins online at ZOOM starting Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 4:00 (EST). Only those who receive a unique registration code by email will be allowed into this event. Keep it in a safe place! Space is limited to 500 participants per viewing. Register EARLY to avoid disappointment! This is a Christmas Charity Fundraiser that may sell out QUICKLY!

Suggested Donation: $20 (or MORE) to FOOD BANKS – CHRISTMAS is a time for GIVING to those in need in our community!

STEP 1 – MAKE YOUR DONATION in CANADA or U.S.

Click here for FOOD BANKS CANADA donations in CANADA.

Click here for FEEDING AMERICA donations in the UNITED STATES.

STEP 2 – SELECT an EVENING or MATINEE Performance below

Starting Tuesday, November 30, 2021, registration LINKS to each performance below will go LIVE at 4:00 (EST) .

Evening Performances at 7:30 P.M. (EST)

Select this date – click Friday, December 17 (Opening) followed by virtual Meet ‘n Greet

Select this date – click Saturday, December 18

Select this date – click Wednesday, December 22

Select this date – click Sunday, December 26

Select this date – click Thursday, December 30

Matinée Performances at 2:00 P.M. (EST)

Select this date – click Saturday, December 18

Select this date – click Sunday, December 19

Select this date – click Thursday, December 23

Select this date – click Wednesday, December 29

N.B. ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS may become available based on DEMAND.

N.B. Doors open 15 minutes prior to performance. No one will be admitted once the performance begins. There will also be a ten (10) minute intermission. Running Time (Approximate): 3 hours.

*If you want to visit with Cast and Artistic Team after the show, we will be having a virtual Meet ‘n Greet after the Friday, December 17 premiere!

Hope to see many of you there!