Buttons' Dream: A New Pantomime

Panto time is coming… Oh yes it is!

Hot on the heels of their autumn production Entertaining Angels, industrious Twyford Drama are already hard at work dreaming up magical sets, enchanting dances, sensational costumes and creative performances for their annual January pantomime spectacular. Only question is: have you booked your tickets yet?

This pantomime season sees Twyford Drama take to the stage with a brand new panto that really is like no other: “Buttons’ Dream”… When Buttons has a bad dream one night, he doesn’t begin to imagine that this could be the start of the end! With Pantoland crumbling into a downward spiral of never-ending baddy badness, will the goodies be able to save the day?

Traditional pantomime meets the present day with all the best time-honoured panto elements and a good dash of originality. Jam-packed with characters from all your favourite pantomimes, a delightful medley of music to entertain all ages, comedy capers, creepy caves, a big red button, thigh slaps galore and of course the odd custard pie or two, “Buttons’ Dream” is a real pantomime for our time with something for everyone and all the usual Twyford magic. You don’t want to miss it!

This wonderful new fable was conceived by Twyford Drama’s Emma Cianchi, who will also be directing the pantomime, having previously co-directed the group’s production of “The Jungle Book” in 2020. After treading the boards numerous times in past Twyford pantomimes, Emma brings all of her panto experience to bear to create an uplifting, fun-filled story for modern audiences.

This ambitious and lively production makes its world premiere in January 2025, with performances at 7.45pm on Friday 17th, 2pm and 7pm on Saturday 18th, and 2pm on Sunday 19th.