Christmas has come early!!
Unbelievably excited to share that our Christmas film, CHRISTMAS INC. is happening! Bonkers to think that an idea I pitched to @yesyoucanastasi 5 years ago when we met through BBC Writersroom Comedy 20/21 @bbcwriters is getting made. Co-writing with Chris was a PURE JOY and the love we have for this film is HUGE 💫 Can't wait to share it with the world!
Shout out to Lucie Brownlee for making the final of the Female Pilot Club 2026 with her script Geordie Shaws, as well as Atlanta Green who made the Semi-finals with her script Death Kisses, and Quarter-finalists Sally Collet @_sallycollett , co-writer of Best Served Cold, and Clare Plested @clareplested with Small Acts of Resistance.
Fantastic press night for Jack and the Beanstalk at Salisbury Playhouse last night. So proud of the cast, creative and technical teams for making a truly brilliant show!! Standing O! Still recovering from celebrating! 🥳
What an opening night! So incredibly proud of this show!Our cast, crew and creative team have gone above and beyond to produce a blinder of a show! Come see Robin Hood & Maid Marian @cornexchange Newbury!!#webelieveinrobinhood
Thrilled to be back as Casting Director for my sixth year at @cornexchange NEWBURY PANTO! Huge thanks to agents for submitting their clients and to all the talented actors who auditioned! With over 3000 submissions, our cast is truly exceptional: 🎭 Harry Sweetman @harry_sweetman as Robin Hood, Samara Rawlins @samara.rawlins as Maid Marian, Alex Crandon @_alexcrandon as Sheriff of Newburyshire, Graham Mackay-Bruce @grahammackaybruce as Nursemaid Nellie, Grace Kelly Miller @grace.kelly.miller as Willamina Scarlett, Jenny Perry @jennyjperry as Fairy Ferne-A-Dale, Sophie McKinnon @sophie.louise17 as Ensemble, Abby Fell @abigailfell as Ensemble, Finley Davies finleydavies28 as Ensemble 🏹 🎯 🏰 #CornExchangeNewbury #NewburyPanto #VisitNewbury #Berkshire #Newbury #RobinHoodandMaidMarian #BerkshireTheatre @newburytoday@visitnewbury
The countdown is on with only one month to go until our #NewburyPanto adventure begins!
The award-winning Plested Brown and Wilsher are back with this year's heroic tale, Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Get ready for all the panto mayhem you know and love, along with toe-tapping anthems and festive fun for all. Book your tickets now and let the merriment begin! Find out more via the link in our bio.
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🎄✨ Get into the festive spirit... Christmas panto chat coming up!
For our next episode we'll be chatting with Head of Marketing @hackneyempire , @lanistrange , and comedy writer and performer @clareplested , about the secret to staging a pantomime! From glittering costumes and over-the-top characters to unforgettable audience interaction, panto is a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience that spreads joy to all ages.
But what’s the secret to creating this holiday spectacle? Join us as we dive into the behind-the-scenes fun of bringing a Christmas panto to life!
📅 Wednesday 18th December
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#ChristmasPanto #PantoMagic #BehindTheScenes #FestiveFun #TheatreTalk #PantoJoy #ThePinkPodcast #Podcast #TheatrePodcast
“You’ll have to go along way to approach the story with as much invention and charm as Salisbury Playhouse. Written by collective Plested, Brown and Wilsher and directed by Ryan McBride, this panto is clearly a labour of love for all concerned” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Stage
🍾Opening night of Dick Whittington @cornexchange and press night of Sleeping Beauty @salisburyplayhouse . So proud to be co-writer on these two stunning shows. Shout out to the fantastic casts, creatives and backstage teams who ROCK OUR WORLDS 🙏✨🙏✨
Co-written with @brownads and @wilsheramanda
Our Panto Empire continues! Fantastic weekend opening our two Pantos at Newbury Corn Exchange and Salisbury Playhouse. Couldn't be prouder. Go team! 💜💛
