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Christmas Heroes

Be a Christmas Hero and give the gift of theatre

Our annual Christmas Hero appeal raises money to support us to bring hundreds of local children and their families to experience the joy of theatre over the festive season.

Pantomime is often a child’s first experience of theatre but for many children and their families in Kirklees, a festive trip to the theatre just isn’t possible. With your support, our Christmas Hero appeal enables those in our community, who need it the most, to experience the absolute joy that pantomime brings.

Let's make 2024 the best year yet!

We are hoping to bring more children and families than ever this year to experience our 2024 pantomime, Dick Whittington!

For every £19 donated, we can bring one child to experience the magic of the theatre. They will receive a VIP ticket to see our festive family pantomime, Dick Whittington, a show programme and a free ice cream.

"Our families and young people absolutely loved the show, for several it was their first time seeing a panto and visiting the theatre. We all had a fantastic time."

The Brunswick Centre

"We can’t tell you how much the children and young people LOVED the panto this year – They all think it was the best yet!! Thank you again for the tickets" 

Barnardo's Young Carers

 “It was our first pantomime in our life but it is love at first sight. Thank you for the children's happiness and for this magic!”

Natalia M, leader of the Ukrainian/British Friendship Group

“I was struggling to buy food and present for Christmas and when I went to get my food pack from the Welcome Centre, they offered us panto tickets for me and my children. We’ve never been to the theatre before, it felt like Christmas.”

2021 attendee

“I couldn’t believe it when we got tickets to the Christmas pantomime. My 3 children loved it and it was just magical watching their faces. There’s no way we would have been able to afford to go. It made our Christmas”

2021 attendee

Pantomime creates magic, offers escapism and a chance for children and young people to be inspired. We work with dozens of other local charities to invite children and families from across Kirklees to experience the magic of theatre. 

If you can support our appeal this year, we’d be so grateful. Every donation, no matter the amount, can make a real difference to a child right here in your local community. You can donate below or at Box Office, either in person or by calling 01484 430528. 

Thank you for your support. 

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Cinderella stands next to Buttons and holds her finger to his lips. Buttons leg is raised mimicking a kick. Cinderella is wearing a brown and beige dress that looks likes rags. Buttons is wearing a blue and red bell-boy outfit.
Cinderella's meanie stepsisters strike a pose. Brighouse & Rastrick are both wearing extravagant outfits that look like oversized purses and big colourful wigs with hats.
The stepsisters wear outrageous, black and white spotted costumes and colourful wigs. They pose taking a selfie with Dandini, who looks in pain as one of the stepsisters is stood on her foot.
Cinderella wears a brown and beige dress that looks like rags. One foot is kicked behind her as she holds hands with the Prince and smiles, happily up at him. Prince Charming wears a red, royal-looking outfit with a green sash.

Accessing Christmas Hero tickets

If you are local community group or charity who would like more information about accessing tickets through our Christmas Heroes appeal, please contact our Creative Associate, Keisha at keisha@thelbt.org  

Terms & Conditions

Donations may be used for tickets to an alternative show at the discretion of Lawrence Batley Theatre. 

We are raising funds so we can bring children and their families to experience the joy of theatre over the festive season. If we have donations left after the appeal, we will use your donations to support other areas of our charitable work.

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