Local panto gearing up for 40th anniversary
St Catherine’s Club Didsbury will be staging the production of Cinderella 2: the Sequel, which aids Moya Cole Hospice
January marks the 40th anniversary since St Catherine’s Club Didsbury staged a panto in aid of the Christie, raising £2,500 and this year they are raising funds for Moya Cole Hospice.
The panto this time around is Cinderella 2: the Sequel in honour of their first-ever panto, Cinderella.
Little did they know, they would still be taking to the stage in 2026, having raised approximately £200,000 for charities such as Francis House Children’s Hospice, and Moya Cole Hospice.
Funds raised in the forthcoming performances on January 16,17,23, and 24 will again be donated to Francis House Children’s Hospice and Moya Cole Hospice. The 2025 event raised £6,400.
Irrespective of the funds raised we like to think that bringing people together in an atmosphere of friendship and co-operation whilst helping those in need makes all the hard work well worthwhile St Catherine’s Club Didsbury Panto Spokesperson
“Our willing band of ageing thespians, many of whom have been involved for almost 40 years, are blessed with great camaraderie. They look forward each year to forgetting their lines, missing cues and tripping over dance steps,” the spokesperson said.
Tickets are £5 kids and £10 big kids available from Sarah 07811833105 and Mike 07788135184.