A hair-raising tale for theatre’s Christmas

The story of Rapunzel has inspired this year’s pantomime by Lawrence Batley Theatre.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Dec 2013, 10:00 BST
Gayle Newbolt as Rapunzel.Gayle Newbolt as Rapunzel.
Gayle Newbolt as Rapunzel.

The show, which opens on Monday, has been adapted from the well-loved tale by Olivier award-winning writer Mike Kenny.

Director Wendy Harris said: “Mike Kenny is master at retaining the key elements of the original story but giving it a twist that helps it relate to an audience today.”

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The theatre has teamed up with Huddersfield Town Football Club to offer a day out for a family of up to five on Saturday December 14. The day starts with a performance of Rapunzel at 11am; by lunch at the theatre’s Queenie’s Coffee Shop, then tickets for Huddersfield Town Vs Reading. For your chance to win, answer the following question: Who are Huddersfield Town playing on Saturday December 14? Send your entries to Dewsbury Reporter, Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HQ, by December 12.

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