Norwich Theatre and ROARR! are proud to present Festive Forest Fables – A Cinderella Illuminated Fairytale, an enchanting, illuminated fairytale trail that sees the worlds of pantomime and prehistoric adventure come together in a spellbinding new experience for all the family. This unmissable event is part of the Sparkle Christmas celebrations at ROARR!
From 5th December families are invited to wander through a twinkling woodland wonderland filled with glittering lights, theatrical elements, and magical surprises inspired by the panto classic Cinderella. Along the way, you’ll meet familiar characters, cheeky performers, and larger-than-life props, as the festive forest tells its own sparkling version of the fairytale.
Norwich Theatre is one of the few theatres in the country that writes and produces its own pantomime, which this year is Cinderella. Whilst there have been many versions of Cinderella pass through the doors of Norwich Theatre, there has never been a Cinderella quite like this.
Stephen Crocker, Chief Executive and Creative Director of Norwich Theatre, added: “Panto is at the heart of Christmas for so many families, and this event lets that magic spill out of the theatre and into a wonderful woodland adventure. We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with ROARR! on Festive Forest Fables. This illuminated Cinderella fairytale is a bold and magical new venture for Norwich Theatre Beyond, which sees theatre take place in unconventional spaces. It’s an exciting opportunity to create unforgettable experiences for audiences in the heart of Norfolk and to share theatre in ways that reach beyond our stages.”
“Festive Forest Fables, A Cinderella Illuminated Fairytale, is the perfect festive treat for children, parents, grandparents — and anyone who believes in a little Christmas magic.”
Talking about collaborating with Norwich Theatre, Ben Francis, Park Director at ROARR! said: “We always consider new ways to enhance our festive offering and amaze our guests. The partnership has been important to me both personally and professionally, as I truly value the performing arts industry and as a business, we want to draw attention to Norfolk as the destination to visit. By working alongside other well-known local establishments, it will help to increase the awareness of the area and of ROARR! as a family attraction.
“The Festive Forest Fables event is a fantastic new opportunity for guests to enjoy, enabling them to feature as part of the story and let the magic of Christmas shine through.”
But the magic doesn’t stop there! At Sparkle, guests can also enjoy an award-winning Grotto Experience, where little ones — and even your four-legged friend — can be taken on a journey to meet Father Christmas, with a few surprises along the way. This is all alongside a Christmas market brimming with seasonal cheer, gifts, and tasty treats to enjoy with your loved ones.
Festive Forest Fables – A Cinderella Illuminated Fairytale
Dates: Soft Launch: 28th–30th November
- 5th / 6th / 7th December
- 11th / 12th / 13th / 14th December
- 16th–23rd December
Where: ROARR! Dinosaur Park, Lenwade, Norfolk
Tickets: £16.95 – £18.95