As you know, Stratford East has now been closed to the public for nearly five months and it''s with great sadness that we''ve made the decision to postpone this year's pantomime, RED RIDING HOOD, until 2021.
Last year''s panto Dame, Lady Lush, has a few special words for you, which you can watch here.
In light of the continuing pandemic and rules around social distancing - along with the cost of producing a show of this scale - we cannot afford to take any risks that might jeopardise the future of our theatre, the people we work with or our community.
However, fear not, as panto will return and tickets for RED RIDING HOOD are now on sale for the newly scheduled production in 2021/22.
As Lady Lush says, we would be so grateful if you would consider making a donation to Stratford East. The panto is so important to our community and for many it''s their first experience of theatre. Having to postpone is both deeply saddening and financially challenging for us. We know that this is a really difficult time for many, and any donation you can make at this time will help us find a new route and get the show back on the road.
No donation is too small and for the price of one of Lady Lush''s lovely luscious ice creams or your morning cup of coffee, you will help to secure the future of Stratford East. Thank you!
To donate ?5, please text TRSE 5 to 70085.
(Texts cost your donation amount plus one standard rate message.)