Photo credit Danny Kaan
This year’s traditional family pantomime at Theatre Royal Winchester, Puss in Boots, has been nominated for five awards.
Puss in Boots has been nominated in five categories in the Fringe Theatre Awards – with actors Bekah Selina – who plays Puss – and Julian Eardley – Dame Dolly Duster – each nominated for the performance award. Writer and director, Robin Belfield, is nominated in the writing / devising category; composer, Simon Slater, and musical director, Will Pickering, for music; and Theatre Royal Winchester nominated for production.
The pantomime has been praised by audiences and reviewers alike for being a lot of fun, packed with great storytelling, original songs, and audience participation – with the team behind the production delighted that Puss in Boots has been recognised for five awards.
Communications and Development Director, Kirstie Mathieson, said: “We are thrilled to learn that our pantomime at Theatre Royal Winchester, Puss in Boots, has been nominated in five award categories in the Fringe Theatre Awards.
“Our cast, creative team, community ensemble, and team work incredibly hard to produce our traditional family panto each year. It’s wonderful that their hard work and dedication has been recognised by these awards.
“We look forward to learning whether we are in the finals in the spring! Good luck to all the nominees.”
The Fringe Theatre Awards were created to recognise the outstanding achievements in live fringe theatre productions; and celebrate the talent, dedication, and creativity of the people working in live fringe theatre.
The award finalists will be announced in April, with the Fringe Theatre Awards ceremony taking place in May next year.
Puss in Boots is supported by regional law firm, Paris Smith.
Puss in Boots will be at Theatre Royal Winchester from Saturday 29 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026. For more information, or to book tickets, visit: theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840 440.
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