Sponsored by
The Wizard
of OZ
for 2026
WE ARE
Ashdown Pantomimers, well known for its Forest Row Panto, is a non-profit making amateur dramatic group that welcomes participants of all ages.
The pantomime group was formed in 1988 from an idea by Ann Pavitt and Merle Joslin.
Merle donated £200 to get the group going and it has now been running for 30+ years and has performed Aladdin, Snow White, Goody Two Shoes, Red Riding Hood and the Swan Princess, to name but a few.
Our new production for 2026 is The Wizard of Oz by Alex Jackson.
PERFORMANCES
Thursday 29th Jan 2026 - 6.30pm
Friday 30th Jan 2026 - 7.30pm
Saturday 31st Jan 2026 - 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 1st Feb 2026 - 11.30am
Doors (bar) open 45 minutes before the performances
TICKETS
Adults - £12.00
Concessions 65 & over / 18 & under - £8.00
2 adults + 2 concessions (online only) - £36.00
(Online tickets available - No booking fee)
Community groups of 10 - 10% discount (online only)
Buy in person at:
Ziggy's Pet Supplies, Forest Row - 01342 822936
Tickets cannot be reserved over the phone.
All tickets must be paid for at time of purchase
PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE -
In the event that the show is sold out we will endeavour to resell them.
This year we are excited to bring you The Wizard of Oz by Alex Jackson.
With 2 witches, a bumbling scarecrow, a tin man looking for his heart and scarecrow looking for courage, can they help Dorothy find her way home?
Come along and join us and enjoy jokes and singing and dancing with us as we wind our way down the Yellow Brick Road.
A massive thankyou to all of our audiences who came last year. It’s you we do it for and we had a sell-out run so don’t leave it too late to book your tickets.
Extra Thanks
Productions can never happen without backstage people, you know who you are, music, choreography, lighting, stage management, costumes etc. Also thanks to our bar staff and front of house volunteers and all the other friends of the panto that go to making a performance possible.
And most of all to YOU, our audience. Hope to see you all in January 2026.
FAQ
WHO CAN JOIN?
Anyone aged between 12 and infinity.
DO I HAVE TO BE ABLE TO ACT DANCE OR SING?
It helps if you want main part! But we encourage participants for the chorus where a bit of singing and may be a bit of movement is required. We also welcome people who can help with costumes, backstage, props and set painting. For performance week we also like help with front of house and serving at the bar.
DO YOU CHARGE A MEMBERSHIP FEE?
To cover the cost of insurance subscriptions for the season are £12 for under 18 years and £22 for over 18 years.
WHEN DO YOU AUDITIONS?
Auditions are usually held in the first weeks of September - check out the Ashdown Pantomimers Facebook page for latest details on audition dates.
WHEN ARE REHEARSALS?
Rehearsals start in October and are on a Wednesday evening between 8pm and 10 pm then in November this extends to Thursday evenings as well. We try to get the younger members of the company away by 9pm whenever possible. After Christmas when we are leading up to the performance there will also be some ad hoc Saturdays and Sundays.
HOW MANY PERFORMANCES DO YOU DO?
We do 5 performances : Thursday and Friday evenings , a matinee and evening performance on Saturday and then, an early 11.30am performance on Sunday.
FIND US
Ashdown Pantomimers (home of Forest Row Panto)
Freshfield Hall, Lewes Rd, Forest Row RH18 5ES
CONTACT US
Ashdown Pantomimers (home of Forest Row Panto)
Freshfield Hall, Lewes Rd, Forest Row RH18 5ES
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