Festive fun as panto returns to Morecambe Winter Gardens for first time in 50 years

Panto returned to Morecambe Winter Gardens over the festive period for the first time in 50 years.

By Gayle Rouncivell

Published 3rd Jan 2023, 10:51 BST

Updated 3rd Jan 2023, 11:18 BST

Cinderella ran from December 10-24 and brought with it colourful costumes, beautiful scenery and lots of laughs and festive fun for all the family.

The event was a big success, with mre than 2,000 Morecambe school children also going along to enjoy the panto, which was held in the theatre's 125th year.

Panto returned to Morecambe Winter Gardens after 50 years.

1. Ready for action

Panto returned to Morecambe Winter Gardens after 50 years. Photo: Morecambe Winter Gardens

Schoolchildren enjoy a performace of Cinderella at Morecambe Winter Gardens.

2. Full house

Schoolchildren enjoy a performace of Cinderella at Morecambe Winter Gardens. Photo: Morecambe Winter Gardens

Some of the cast of Cinderella.

3. Main characters

Some of the cast of Cinderella. Photo: Morecambe Winter Gardens

Ice-cream sellers ready for action.

4. N-ice work

Ice-cream sellers ready for action. Photo: Morecambe Winter Gardens

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