Press Release

Wednesday 20th February 2008

Keith Harris and Orville to return to Ferneham Hall

Due to public demand Keith Harris and Orville the Duck will be returning to Fareham for their final panto at Ferneham Hall, Dick Whittington, in December 2008.

 

Keith Harris, who lives in Blackpool, has agreed to do one more panto at Ferneham Hall before accepting one of the many offers he’s receiving from venues closer to his Blackpool home.

 

“It is always difficult when you are away from home over Christmas, particularly when you have young children as I have,” said Keith.  “But Fareham has been a home away from home for four years now and it is really difficult to say goodbye to Ferneham Hall and all the wonderful people who come to see us each year.  In the end, the feedback we’ve received from people who came to Cinderella made the decision for us.  We're thrilled to return for one more year and, with a great pantomime like Dick Whittington, I’m confident we will make this year our best ever!”

 

Executive Member for Community, Councillor Connie Hockley, said: “We (Fareham Borough Council and Ferneham) are delighted that Keith Harris has agreed to return to Ferneham Hall for one more year, making this Keith’s fifth appearance at the venue. Since he first came to Fareham in 2003 his pantos have broken box office records year on year, with the public enjoying his shows in record numbers.”

 

Joining Keith in Dick Whittington will be Fareham favourite Ronné Coyles who will be once again slipping into a brightly coloured frock to play Sarah The Cook, and popular Ocean FM DJ David Perry returns after a year off to play the Ship’s Captain and The Emperor.

 

Performances run from Friday 12th December 2008 to Sunday 4th January 2009.  Tickets are on sale now, so book early and take advantage of the Early Bird discounts, which can save up to £1.75 on individual seats compared to December prices, in addition to party rates for as little as £10 depending on when you book.

 

In addition as a special thank you, regular panto audiences can save more on all seats by paying for tickets prior to 1st April 2008 and quoting the name of the Keith Harris pantomime they have seen before.

 

To book contact the Ferneham Hall box office, tel: 01329 231942 or visit: www.fernehamhall.co.uk (this is an external hyperlink) to book online (individual and family tickets only, no offers available).

 

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For Further Information Contact:

Sue Rance, Publicity Officer, tel: 01329 824518

fax: 01329 821518, e-mail: publicity@fareham.gov.uk