Have you got the luck of the Irish as Grove’s 
Panto Factor returns?

Could it be you or someone you know?

Last September, eight people from across the surrounding regions took to the stage in a battle of vocal power and dramatic measure in order to win the role of Dick Whittington.

Voices were booming, the songs were epic and the talent incredible but there could be only one winner!

Dunstable saw the charismatic blue-eyed boy Ben Irish crowned as the winner, who went on to excel in last year’s Christmas panto, Dick Whittington.

This autumn, the Panto Factor search is on again!

Magic Beans Pantomimes are returning in search of two people to play Robin Hood and Maid Marian in Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood over the festive period at the Grove Theatre.

The process begins with auditioning in front of a panel of judges, proceeds to call backs for a ‘boot camp’ style workshop and then sees the finalists chosen and mentored by industry professionals.

The journey continues out onto the stage where each individual will compete against one another to become the winner!

Producers will see any performer aged 16 years +, male or female, professionals, actors in training and even those who have never auditioned before.

Auditions will take place at on Sunday September 14 at the Grove Theatre and Monday September 15 in London.

Once again you’ll be able to watch the process, from the first open auditions to the Grand Final, in the on line TV series.

And you can also get your tickets for the full staged concert, where judges will pick our winners live on stage! But be quick, last year’s concert was packed.

Tickets for the Panto Factor Grand Final on Thursday 25 September at 7pm are £5 and can be purchased from the Box Office on 01582 60 20 80 or online at www.grovetheatre.co.uk.

Visit www.dunstablepanto.com for more information on the auditions.