Over 80 guests enjoyed the festive panto in the ballroom at the George Hotel in Penrith last week. The production of Beauty and the Beast was performed to generations of families and sitting on cushions at the front of the stage were young children who screamed loudly at the Beast.
The panto actors from Beauty and the Beast
Grannies, Granddads and Mums and Dads all gave a glowing festive verdict on the performance, suggesting it was a great afternoon and just the right length for little ones.
General Manager Justin Wales said, “We had so much good feedback from last year’s panto that we booked them again for this year well in advance. It was great to see Grandparents bringing their grandchildren, giving some Mums a chance to shop. The children all stood up and screamed loudly – a good measure of their involvement with the story! The Ballroom is perfect for performances and we have quite a few grown up ideas planned for 2012 – including a Titanic event in April.
Some of the children who watched the panto with the actors
The panto performance allowed the ballroom to relive its day as a theatrical location and heart of community life in Penrith. In the 1860’s the Assembly Rooms (now the ballroom) was at the core of community activity - it played host to famous theatricals that included ‘Signor Boscow from the London Theatre.’ Since this main function room has become home to local groups and playing host to entertainment from celebrities like Lenny Henry and Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Paula Yates and Jooles Holland.
Last year was the first time a panto was performed for 100 years.
If you’d like to book the George Hotel’s Ballroom for an event please call 01768 862696
