Maidenhead Drama Guild

22/07/2026

Tickets are on sale ! Get organised for Christmas now and book now - we look forward to seeing you

https://norden.farm/events/cinderella

14/07/2026

✨ The Wait Is Over… Our Cinderella Cast Has Arrived! ✨

Firstly, a huge thank you to every single person who auditioned for Cinderella. The talent, creativity, energy and commitment you brought into the audition room completely blew me away.

And now… it’s time! 🎭✨

🌟 Please join me in congratulating the cast of Maidenhead Drama Guild’s 2026 pantomime… CINDERELLA! 🌟

Cinderella - Emily Chestney

Prince - Lois Marshall

Dandini - Emma Zuccaro

Buttons - Ann Croft

Fairy Godmother - Janice North

Baron - Peter O'Sullivan

Baroness - Sarah Seabrook

Grizelda - Scott Kitson

Mona - Charlie Fidler

Chamberlain - Simon Kelly

Ensemble - Sophie Wallace, Tessa Rowena Preston and Catriona Caspary

If anyone is interested in being in ensemble bringing our songs and dances to life please get in touch.

❤️👠👸🏼🤴🏼

09/07/2026

🎭 Panto Auditions are THIS Sunday! 👠✨

The countdown is on, and I can't wait to meet everyone auditioning for Cinderella this Sunday!

☀️ The weather is looking glorious, so we'll be making the most of the fantastic outdoor space at the school. Feel free to bring a picnic, plenty of water and some sun cream so you can relax between auditions and enjoy the day.

📝 A quick favour...

To help the day run as smoothly as possible, please complete the online audition form before you arrive. It will really help us organise the auditions efficiently and keep everything moving so everyone has the best possible experience.

🎭 And don't forget...

As well as your audition piece, I'd like you to open your audition with a short character backstory or introduction. Show me your imagination, your personality, and how you would bring your character to life. This is your chance to make a fantastic first impression, so be bold, commit to your choices, and most importantly... have fun!

Good luck everyone—I can't wait to see what you all bring to the room. Let's make some panto magic! ✨

If you’re auditioning for the role of Cinderella, Buttons, or Prince Charming, please note that there will be an additional singing audition as part of the process.

06/07/2026

🎭 Audition Update – Cinderella, Buttons & Prince Charming 🎭

If you’re auditioning for the role of Cinderella, Buttons, or Prince Charming, please note that there will be an additional singing audition as part of the process.
Our Musical Director will ask you to perform one verse and one chorus of Perfect during your audition.

🎵 The backing track can be found here:

Https://youtu.be/sPMA1tqWuf4?si=kO9ky2thNmPslX-z

Don’t worry about making it flawless—we’re looking for storytelling, character, and potential just as much as vocal ability.

We can’t wait to see your auditions.

Good luck! ✨👠

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03/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Cinderella Pantomime Preview last night! 🎭✨

It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces, meet some new ones, and share the vision for this year's production. I left feeling even more excited about what's to come and can't wait to meet all of the incredibly talented people auditioning.

A few reminders for anyone planning to audition:

📄 Audition forms and audition pieces are now available on the website. https://www.maidenhead-drama.org.uk/panto2026

📅 If you can't make the auditions on 12th July, please let me know as soon as possible so we can discuss alternative arrangements.

🎭 One extra challenge...

As well as preparing your audition piece, I'd like you to open your audition with a short character introduction or backstory. Show me who your character is before you even begin the script. I want to see your imagination, creativity and, most importantly, your panto characterisation. Make bold choices, have fun with it, and bring your character to life from the moment you walk into the room!

I genuinely can't wait to see what everyone brings to the auditions. Let's make Cinderella something really magical! ✨👠

30/06/2026

Just a reminder that the Preview for Cinderella is this Thursday at 7.30 - let us know if your coming along we would love to see some new faces

21/04/2026

Maidenhead Drama Festival begins tomorrow evening , we have some great 1 Act plays coming up including a self written play by Maverick Davies which will be performed on Saturday evening! So why not pop along and watch groups compete to go forward to the All England Theatre Festival! Good luck to all

16/04/2026

✨ Exciting news! ✨

Cinderella has officially landed in the Norden Farm brochure 🎉👠

But… behind every magical panto is an incredible team—and we still have some key roles to fill to make this show truly spectacular!

We’re on the lookout for amazing people to join us in the following roles:
🎭 Assistant Stage Manager
🎭 Set Build
🎭 Lighting Design & Techs
🎭 Sound Design & Techs
🎭 Costume Design & Team
🎭 Stage Crew

A few of these are urgent as we gear up for auditions, so if you’ve ever fancied being part of the magic (on or off stage!), now is the time 💫

If you're interested—or just want to find out more—please get in touch with Camilla Duff or myself.

Remember… the show only truly comes to life with an incredible team behind it. The sooner we fill these roles, the bigger, bolder, and more magical our Cinderella will be! ✨🎭