Tip Top Productions panto at William Aston Hall, Wrexham

Tip Top Productions, which staged its popular pantomimes at the much missed Forum Studio Theatre in Chester for many years, is returning to its roots by bringing the much loved festive treat back to Wrexham.

There will be five performances of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at The William Aston Hall, Wrexham University from Thursday, December 5 - Saturday, December  7.

A scene from Tip Top Productions previous Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. (Image: Tip Top Productions)

The production marks the return of writer and director Peter Swingler OBE who is no stranger to the world of pantomime having started his panto career at the Wrexham venue 51-years-ago.

Peter said: “My first role in pantomime was in "Mother Goose" back in 1973, and with Tip Top, I returned in 1995 to direct Cinderella, where the late Kathie Dougall MBE shone as the Fairy Godmother. It feels incredible to be back at the William Aston Hall all these years later with this brand-new production." 

Peter was also responsible for bringing pantomime back to Chester after an absence of some 45-years, following the demise of the Royalty Theatre in the mid 1960s.

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Tip Top re-introduced the festive shows at the Forum Studio Theatre in 2010 with the productions soon becoming a much-loved Christmas tradition for families across Chester and North Wales, until the theatre closed in 2021.

Peter added: "Audiences are in for a treat with a powerhouse cast of talented actors and singers, lots of opportunities to boo and hiss and lots of surprises!

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"Look out for a mysterious character known only as The Loveable Rabbit. But there’s a twist as young and not so young will be drawn into the action, challenged to learn his unusual name through a special song. There’s a clue—it’s connected to both Ireland and  America. To find out the answer you’ll have to book your tickets to see Snow White!"

Tickets start at £11 with a family ticket at £38 for two adults and two children.

Full details of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" can be found at www.tiptopproductions.co.uk where tickets can be booked online.