Repertory Invercargill is heralding the festive season yet again with its Annual Christmas Pantomime - oh yes it is!

Thirteen cast members are hard at work rehearsing for the classic pantomime Cinderella and her Ugly Sisters, by Ben Crocker.

Directed by Repertory past president Nigel Edwards and Peter Thwaites, Cinderella tells the story of a waif, bullied by her stepmother and two incredibly ugly stepsisters, who is loved by two men and befriended by her Fairy Godmother, Buttons and a Mouse.

Seasons sell out every year for these funny, silly and endearing plays, Edwards says.

“We put Pantomimes on for the sheer joy they bring to families, cast and crew,” he says.

“Pantos are for all the family, young and old, and audiences are part of the show with interaction with the cast, booing the baddies and cheering for the goodies.”

Performed by city theatre stalwarts Lyndal and Darren Ludlow and Sebastien Fabre along with many familiar faces, Repertory’s annual Panto is held at a time of year when families are ready for a break and to have some fun, Edwards says.

“We keep ticket prices low so all families can come and enjoy the show and then have pictures taken with the cast afterwards. It’s heaps of very silly fun.”

Cinderella and her Ugly Stepsisters

• By Ben Crocker
• Repertory House, Invercargill
• Wednesday 27 November to Sunday 1 December, evening and matinee shows.
• Adults $18, Children $8, Two adults and 3 children $45
• Tickets via Repertory website www.invercargillrepertory.co.nz