Galleon leisure centre to host Kilmarnock pantomime this year
The big top circus tent won't be returning to town this year.
Kilmarnock's annual pantomime will be held in the Galleon this year.
Sleeping Beauty will be performed in the leisure centre as renovation work continues on the Palace Theatre.
Last year's festive show was held at a big top tent at Ayrshire Athletics Arena.
The giant circus tent was ripped down during a red weather warning sparked by Storm Eowyn in January this year.
This year's panto will move back to the town centre a new "purpose-built auditorium Galleon Auditorium".
The show will run from November 28 to December 28 and promises to feature "Imagine Theatre's breathtaking state-of-the-art digital set, creating a dazzling visual spectacle to transport you straight into a fairytale world full of laughter, adventure, and festive fun for all ages."
However, Kilmarnock panto mainstay Gary Morrison won't be returning to Ayrshire this festive season after a decade of shows in the town after joining a panto cast in Dunfermline.
Ayrshire panto legend Eric Potts will be heavily involved in this year's production again. He said: 'I am thrilled to be writing and acting as Associate Producer on this year's production of Sleeping Beauty. Having been born and brought up in Irvine it is a real joy to be so involved with Ayrshire's premier panto. The plans for the performance space in the Galleon Centre are really exciting and will transport our audiences to the mystical and mythical Caprington Castle! Come and join the Killie gang for another mad-cap, magical panto adventure!
'We're incredibly excited to welcome audiences to the brand-new Galleon Auditorium for this year's pantomime. This purpose-built space within the Galleon Leisure Centre has been designed to deliver a truly immersive theatre experience, and we can't wait for families to enjoy the magic of Sleeping Beauty in this new venue. This year promises even more sparkle, laughter, and a festive touch of fairy tale magic, right in the heart of the town.'
When the wicked Fairy Carabosse places an evil curse on Princess Beauty causing her to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel, will brave Prince Connor be able to save her before the 100 year curse comes true? Join the Killie panto gang for an adventure filled with excitement, fun and even an evil dragon!
Don't miss the spellbinding, magical family pantomime Sleeping Beauty! Tickets start from just £15.50 and go on sale Wednesday, May 21 via eastayrshireleisure.com
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