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Panto Season News Featuring Cumbernauld Lanternhouse Theatre

Panto season is an important part of the British theatre calendar and as someone who earned his early credits in theatre including panto, our creative director JamesC has been working with a dear friend and associate of the Lost Creatives: actor Alex Robertson who will be this year, part of the cast of Baltic at Cumbernauld Theatre (aka Lanternhouse).

Starting on the 22nd of November, Baltic is going to be a family friendly show with one of our favourite actors in Alex as Dame Agnes Avalunch, however, there is some sad news in this: Cumbernauld faces major issues concerning patronage and financial support that could lead to issues later in 2026 and they are looking for support.

Theatre in all its forms from community groups with a micro budget to professional shows with a large budget offer a place for people to earn their craft from makeup artists to set design, costume and props and so much more. Bigger than just a place to see a show, a theatre is where skills are earned and talent shines.

If you are training in media or theatre skills be it behind the scenes for on stage/in front of camera, there is an important place in this for theatres of any size and we want to share support for the team at Cumbernauld and hope they reach their targets and continue their hard work.

To learn more about Cumbernauld Theatre (aka Lantern House) or for ticket information for Baltic or any of their other events see:

Cumbernauld Lanternhouse Theatre Website.

Cumbernauld Lanternhouse Theatre Facebook.

Cumbernauld Lanternhouse Theatre Instagram.

Source: https://lanternhousearts.org/

Introducing The Livingstone Players

Founded in the 1960s, Livingstone Players is a staple of the festive season with their local panto held in the Stevenston Parish Church hall (formerly Livingstone Church) where they open up the doors to those with aspirations to being on stage or just the desire to be part of the community.

This year will see the group preform the classic Sleeping beauty for 6 shows including a matinee, such is the demand for their talents!

With the desire to create not just a fun family show but something to help creative talents and burgeoning stars, Livingstone Players is a welcome addition to any calendar and will be a roaring success with a stellar cast of characters and backstage talent supporting the show.

To learn more about the show or to learn about Livingstone Players see:

Sleeping Beauty Tickets.

Livingstone Players website.

Livingstone Players Facebook.

Source: https://livingstoneplayers.org.uk/