Festive Fun

Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime

BY JOHN SAVOURNIN AND DAVID EATON.

DIRECTED BY JOHN SAVOURNIN.

23 November -
31 December 2023

Overview

“Pull up your Parthenons and let’s get Grecian!”

After his monumental victory at the Trojan War, Odysseus begins the epic journey home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. But Poseidon has other plans… So begins this madcap retelling of the greatest story ever told. Join a host of fantastical characters on a mythical, musical (and downright ridiculous) journey as they battle through sirens and a cyclops. Prepare yourself for a boatload of riotous humour – with apologies to Homer!

Charles Court Opera and Jermyn Street Theatre join forces to turn Homer’s epic tale on its head in a bonkers new take on one of the oldest adventures. A legendary part of Christmas in London, Charles Court’s boutique pantos are utterly irresistible and not to be missed.

Recommended age 8+

 

Click here for the Odyssey audio introduction

 

 


People

Emily Cairns
Ensemble
Meriel Cunningham
Ensemble
Amy J Payne
Ensemble
Tamoy Phipps
Ensemble
Rosie Strobel
Ensemble
Emily Apps
Swing
David Eaton
Composer, Lyricist and Musical Director
Dave Jennings
Percussionist

John Savournin
Script Writer and Director
Stewart J. Charlesworth
Set and Costume Designer
Ben Pickersgill
Lighting Designer
Blair Anderson
Choreographer
Antonia Georgieva
Assistant Producer
Ben Grant
Assistant Director
Octavia Penes
Stage Manager


Media

“Charles Court Opera's rollicking, festive panto ticks all the right boxes”
Time Out

 
 

Tickets

23 November -
31 December 2023

Monday to Saturday
7.30pm

Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
3.00pm

Running time: 120 minutes.


Adult only performances – naughtiness with bells on!
Fri 1, Tues 5, Thurs 7, Fri 8, Tue 12, Thurs 14, Fri 15, Tue 19, Thurs 21, Fri 22, Thurs 28, Fri 29 December.

Preview Tickets (Thurs 23 & Fri 24 November) £15
Please note NEW start time on 23rd November 7.00PM

The Half Tickets £26 (£22 conc.) booked before 12 October
Concessions available to over-65s, theatre unions, anyone with access needs, or in receipt of Universal Credit, students or children under the age of 16.

The Quarter Tickets £31 (£27 conc.) booked between 12 October – 22 November
Concessions available to over-65s, theatre unions, anyone with access needs, or in receipt of Universal Credit, students, or children under the age of 16.

Beginners Tickets £35 (£31 conc.) booked after 23 November
Concessions available to over-65s, theatre unions, anyone with access needs, or in receipt of Universal Credit, students or children under the age of 16.
Captioned Performance Wednesday 13 Dec, 7.30pm