Pocklington Arts Centre are proud to announce their debut in-house theatre production. The Elves & the Shoemaker save Christmas is an original adaptation (with songs) of the familiar traditional tale, coming to Pocklington for Christmas 2023.
The 70-minute family-friendly, fun, festive musical show will feature three cheeky elves: Jingle, Sparkle and Daredevil Dave, as they journey through a variety of well-known fairy tales with a cast of familiar characters, leading to plenty of comedy capers and mishaps along the way.
The Arts Centre has committed to supporting local talent with early career creatives and emerging actors.
The creative team for the Christmas show includes Elizabeth Godber (Playwright), Jane Thornton (Director), Rick Kay (Set Design & Build), Benjamin Wall (Production Manager/Lighting Design), and Kate Noble (Wardrobe & Props Supervisor). Pocklington Arts Centre’s Director Angela Stone will work closely with cast & crew as Producer.
Playwright, Elizabeth Godber, says “I am so excited to be writing ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker save Christmas’ for Pocklington Arts Centre. Being born and raised in East Yorkshire, I grew up visiting the Arts Centre to see shows and films and attend workshops as a kid, so now, getting to write their Christmas show for children and families, it really feels as if it has come full circle! I am already having so much fun working on the script – there’s going to be lots of laughs, lots of live music, lots of local references, and lots of Christmas fun that can be enjoyed by everyone of all ages and really bring the community together this December!”
Hull born and bred Jade Farnill will step into the role of Jingle. Jade is a 2023 graduate and Godber Theatre Foundation Award recipient from The Hammond School in Chester, where she recently completed a degree in Musical Theatre Performance.
Dylan Allcock will play the role of Daredevil Dave with just the right balance of characterisation and comedy timing. As an Actor/Musician Dylan will also be responsible for Musical Direction and the creation of an original composition for the piece.
Recently graduated from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, Matheea Ellerby is very pleased to complete the cast in her debut professional appearance as Sparkle.
The Christmas show will run from Thursday 7th December to Saturday 16th December with a total of 15 performances, including two matinee performances for schools only. Schools interested in coming to a schools only performance should contact the box office on 01759 301547 or email boxoffice@pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk as these performances are not bookable online.
The Arts Centre will be offering a relaxed performance on Sunday 10th December at 10.30am for families who require a more relaxed environment when going to the theatre. This will include house lights (rather than dark), a relaxed attitude to involuntary sounds and moving around the auditorium during the performance, a straight run through with no interval, and a quiet break out space available. They have reserved a section of seats with social distancing to support those who may prefer some spaces between parties. There are four blocks of four seats and one block of two seats available to pre-book through the box office, as they’re not available to book online.
Tickets for the Christmas show are priced at £12 for Adults, £9 for Under 25s, and £35 for a Family of Four. For more information and tickets, head to: The Elves and the Shoemaker Save Christmas – Pocklington Arts Centre