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Announcement from Rotherham Civic Theatre - 21st July 2020
Theatres across the country are making the tough decision to reduce their staff teams or close their venues. Rotherham Civic Theatre is pleased to confirm that it has no plans to permanently close the theatre or to reduce our staff team, however with great reluctance, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone the re-opening of Rotherham Civic Theatre until Spring 2021.
The government guidance and regulations place strict social distancing rules on theatres and performing arts venues both now and in the next phase of recovery. The reality of social distancing in a theatre setting is that the capacity within the auditorium is reduced to less than 10%. In discussion with industry bodies we expect social distancing for venues like ours to continue for some time, potentially even into the new year.
For this reason, to reopen with any kind of social distancing in place would not be financially viable, nor would it offer the quality of experience that we want for our audiences.
Our first priority continues to be the safety of our staff, audiences and guest performers, as we explore ways of providing the moments of community, joy and hope that we know theatre brings to our lives.
This sadly means that our much-loved pantomime Aladdin, will be postponed. However, we are working with our panto producers Imagine Theatre, to take this Christmas tradition out into communities in different ways, featuring an exciting magic box of tricks and wizardry along with a few surprise guest appearances up our puffed sleeves.
While it may not be the theatre that we know and love, for now we will continue working hard to ensure as many people as possible in Rotherham have access to theatre and the team will continue to develop new programmes for a time when we are able to be together again.
We will be contacting customers who bought tickets for shows during this period and ask for your patience as you wait to be contacted by us over the coming weeks.
The Civic Theatre team would like to thank our staff, audiences, artists, performers and communities who continue to show us great kindness, loyalty and support.
Anyone wishing to donate to the theatre to help us continue to support local and national performers and organisations at this difficult time, can do so via the Theatre website
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Come and join us for another fabulous festive treat at Rotherham Civic Theatre with the hilarious family friendly pantomime, Aladdin.
With a law decreeing that the princess can only marry a prince, and the evil Abanazar up to no good, it looks as though Aladdin’s dreams may never come true. And he’s not the only one! Aladdin’s mum Widow Twankey, has got the mixed-up Chinese laundry blues which are not helped by the fact they’re also very poor…If only Aladdin could make his fortune and then all their dreams could come true.
Once again Rotherham Civic Theatre promise a show packed full of side-splitting slapstick comedy, stunning special effects and marvellous musical numbers that you will be singing for days afterwards, all in one magical show that is suitable for everyone to enjoy whether they are 3 or 103!
Make everyone’s wishes come true this Christmas and book your tickets now for this magical family pantomime.
Junior Ensemble
Junior Ensemble auditions will be held on Saturday 12th September.
More information will be released throughout the year, please click here for the latest updates.
