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Post by queenofhearts on Apr 14, 2016 16:08:58 GMT
Well it seems that Panto has arrived for Gareth its official  Hi Guys Panto Announcement!! Panto Idol May McFettridge and Pop Idol Gareth Gates to star in this year’s spectacular pantomime, Cinderella! Grand Opera House, Belfast Sat 3 Dec 2016 – Sun 15 Jan 2017 The Grand Opera House has announced that Gareth Gates will star as Prince Charming in this year’s must-see pantomime Cinderella, alongside Northern Ireland’s Queen of Comedy May McFettridge in the role of the Fairy Godmother. Gareth Gates rose to stardom in 2002 as runner-up in the UK’s first Pop Idol. In a phenomenal career which followed he has sold more than 3.5 million records in the UK, released three albums and had four UK number one singles. Alongside his pop career Gareth has been seen on ITV1’s Dancing on Ice and The Big Reunion 2014 for ITV. Gareth’s theatre career has seen him play the role of Marius in the 25th anniversary tour of Les Misérables for Sir Cameron Mackintosh, in Loserville at West Yorkshire Playhouse and the UK tours of Legally Blonde and Boogie Nights the Musical. He has regularly toured in the concert Mad About the Musicals and is currently starring in the UK tour of Footloose. Gareth will star alongside Northern Ireland’s own May McFettridge in her 27th consecutive pantomime at the Grand Opera House. Having cooked up a storm as Nurse May in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs last year, May has swapped her wooden spoon for a magic wand capable of conjuring up a spectacular journey to the Prince’s ball, with stunning special effects and beautiful costumes. Executive Producer and Director of Cinderella Jonathan Kiley said: “Following on from last year’s smash hit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs I’m delighted that May and Gareth will lead the sensational cast of this year’s pantomime. With Gareth’s powerhouse vocals and May’s unique comic talents it’s going to be an unmissable show the entire family will enjoy”. Ross Hickey, Head of Programming at the Grand Opera House said: “The Grand Opera House pantomime is such a popular event with families all over Northern Ireland, and we’re delighted to have Gareth join May for the greatest pantomime of them all!” With over 75,000 theatregoers attending pantomime at the Grand Opera House each festive season early booking is advised for the panto packed full of the traditional ingredients audiences expect, featuring laugh out loud comedy, fabulous song and dance and plenty of boos and hisses. Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her very ugly sisters and meets her dashing Prince Charming. Gareth HQ x Love Q xxxx
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Post by garethgemsmum on Apr 14, 2016 16:11:44 GMT
Thanks for letting us know Q, but this is definitely one Panto I won't be going to this year  but its great for the folks in Northern Ireland love Andrea xx |
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Post by ann2526 on Apr 14, 2016 19:08:51 GMT
THANK YOU Q FOR THAT . IT'S GREAT THAT GARETH IS IN PANTO AGAIN . THE PEOPLE OF NORTHAN IRLAND ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT. UNFORTUNATLY I TOO WON'T BE ABLE TO GO  , BUT WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO GO TO ALL THE OTHER PANTOS SO I HOPE SOMEONW ON HERE WILL BE ABLE TO GO AND TELL US ALL ABOUT IT  |
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Post by carol on Apr 15, 2016 20:03:14 GMT
Thanks for posting this Q. I can't make this one sadly, but I am glad the Irish fans are getting a turn, it's only fair.
love Carol xx
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Post by carol on Apr 15, 2016 21:35:56 GMT
Here is a write-up about the panto love Carol xx Singer Gareth Gates will star as Prince Charming in the Grand Opera House’s Christmas pantomime, Cinderella. May McFettridge and Gareth Gates will appear in Cinderella at the Grand Opera House later this year. May McFettridge and Gareth Gates will appear in Cinderella at the Grand Opera House later this year. ©Grand Opera House ShareShare Story by UTV Staff, Belfast The former Pop Idol star will appear alongside Northern Ireland’s Queen of Comedy May McFettridge – who will play the Fairy Godmother - from Saturday 3 December 2016 to Sunday 15 January 2017. Gates rose to stardom in 2002 as runner-up in the UK’s first Pop Idol series. He then went on to sell more than 3.5 million records in the UK, releasing three albums and having four UK number one singles. Meanwhile, his theatre career has seen him play the role of Marius in the 25th anniversary tour of Les Misérables for Sir Cameron Mackintosh, and appear in the UK tours of Legally Blonde and Boogie Nights the Musical. He has also regularly toured in the concert Mad About the Musicals and is currently starring in the UK tour of Footloose. Cinderella will be McFettridge’s 27th consecutive pantomime at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. Having cooked up a storm as Nurse May in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs last year, she has swapped her wooden spoon for a magic wand capable of conjuring up a spectacular journey to the Prince’s Ball. Executive Producer and Director of Cinderella, Jonathan Kiley, said: “Following on from last year’s smash hit Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs I’m delighted that May and Gareth will lead the sensational cast of this year’s pantomime. "With Gareth’s powerhouse vocals and May’s unique comic talents it’s going to be an unmissable show the entire family will enjoy”. Ross Hickey, Head of Programming at the Grand Opera House, added: “The Grand Opera House pantomime is such a popular event with families all over Northern Ireland, and we’re delighted to have Gareth join May for the greatest pantomime of them all!” Attachments:
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Post by carol on Sept 8, 2016 8:58:38 GMT
Gareth speaks about the panto in Belfast in this video, oh I wish I had wings right now!!!  love Carol xxx |
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Post by ann2526 on Sept 8, 2016 9:13:30 GMT
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO FROM GARETH, THANK YOU CAROL/ . HE IS SO HANSOME IN HIS COSTUME, . HE SPOKE REALLY WELL AND SOUNDS LIKE HE IS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE PANTO. LUCKY BELFAST |
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Post by carol on Dec 5, 2016 11:22:38 GMT
A nice review of Gareth and the panto
It's panto time, and the glitter, sequins and magic are in no short supply at the Grand Opera House.
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Cinderella sparkles and charms as it captivates and leaves young and old in awe with its classic story.
The opening song is all about Belfast, and the all-singing, all-dancing number states "Here in Belfast it's the best" - and judging by the audience's reaction, they agreed.
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Panto veteran McFettridge is in top form with her dazzling array of costumes.
No one is safe from her razor wit and humour - particularly any audience member arriving late!
There are also plenty of jokes at the expense of Prince Charming, played by West End star and Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates.
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He is berated throughout the show, with numerous references to the winner of the talent show in 2002 Will Young. He effortlessly sings through his crowd-pleasing numbers including Uptown Funk, which has the audience clapping and singing along,
The ugly step-sisters are an absolute treat, and each time they appeared, with their outrageous styling, they received gasps or laughter before they had even uttered a word.
Coleraine actress Jayne Wisener plays the title role sweetly, and her relationship with Buttons is truly heart-warming.
Video: May McFettridge set for another record-breaking panto run at Belfast's Grand Opera House
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Aside from the main story, it's a riotous ride with plenty of laughs and audience participation - which even sees McFettridge channel her inner rapper, paying homage to infamous X Factor star Honey G.
But be sure to look up when Cinderella leaves to go to the ball - because it's the most magical moment of all.
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but its great for the folks in Northern Ireland 
, BUT WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO GO TO ALL THE OTHER PANTOS SO I HOPE SOMEONW ON HERE WILL BE ABLE TO GO AND TELL US ALL ABOUT IT 
