There's No Business Like Snow Business

Snow White and her fellow cast members ensured the show did go on as they braved the cold weather to perform to an audience of just nine people yesterday (Wednesday 6th January).

Despite the snow, a group of four adults and five children made it to The Carriageworks to see the Leeds' theatre's seasonal pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, for a fabulous show, followed by a special meeting with the cast.

With treacherous conditions bringing much of the country to a standstill, these nine adventurous audience members decided they wouldn't let the weather beat them and turned out in full voice to support and enjoy the pantomime.

The Carriageworks was one of the very few theatres open yesterday, for a spectacular show that kicked off the final week of the pantomime.

The annual pantomime has had its most successful year ever, with over 16,500 people attending, with their festive cheers and boos raising the roof of a packed Carriageworks house.

Leeds City Council executive member for Leisure Councillor John Procter, said:
“It is fabulous that the Carriageworks was open to entertain this enthusiastic audience. From the sounds of it, it was a great show, and I am sure the cast did a brilliant job.”

Mrs Marilyn Cohen, one of the nine audience members, from Alwoodley, Leeds, took her three year old granddaughter Leyla Rose Cohen to see the pantomime.

Marilyn said:

“It was a wonderful experience and the best pantomime I have ever been to. It was brilliant being one of only a few people, as Muddles kept calling out Leyla’s name - and she even got a kiss from the Prince at the end! It was truly magical to see her face throughout the show and we both thoroughly enjoyed the panto.”

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is in its final week of performances and will end on Saturday 9 January 2010.

Tickets are still available and are on sale from the City Centre Box Office by calling 0113 224 3801. They can also be booked online by visiting the Carriageworks website at www.carriageworkstheatre.org.


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