The reindeer parade and late night shopping was an unmissable opportunity to get our Jack and the Beanstalk panto cast members out and about. The event was also the ideal time to launch "Jack's Bell Bingo" and the cast quickly got stuck into the job of handing out numbered bells to just about anyone who caught their eye!
The bells were a huge hit and Victoria Square was quickly ringing to the sound of countless tiny bells - a sound that followed along the route of the parade as we had a massive 650 bells to give out during the evening. Each bell has a corresponding numbered envelope which can be obtained from Box Office by bringing your bell in. Prizes include drinks and food from our restaurant and coffee shop, posters and panto tickets.
After the parade hopeful youngsters were turning up at the Box Office, bells in hand, to see what they had won. Though many bells remain as yet un-redeemed (we assume because the children wouldn't give them to Mum or Dad to read the instructions!) we had quite a few lucky winners with tickets, posters and other prizes being claimed.
Whilst the title of last night's event was "Reindeer Parade", an unexpected appearance by our panto cow, Daisy, temporarily upstaged the reindeer when she made a brief appearance at the start of the parade. She even walked some of the route before it all became a bit much for her poor hooves and she made her way back to the stable to rest.
All of the panto characters, and especially Daisy, proved popular with the crowd and many photos were snapped. The cast did an incredible job with handing out bells and fliers in what was the first of no doubt many public appearances ahead of opening night. The event was a great success in raising awareness of the panto at Hall for Cornwall and it's nice to think of all those Christmas trees out there that will have an HfC bell hanging on them this December!Further bell hand-outs are expected between now and Christmas so keep an eye and ear out for them at future late night shopping evenings.
It's not too late to redeem your Bingo Bell by bringing it into the Box Office.
All youngsters GET TO KEEP THEIR BELL regardless of whether it is a winning bell or not. All bells offer a small complimentary prize so please do pop along with them if you haven't already. Please note, though, that only bells with their valid number can be accepted as without them we cannot verify which envelope belongs to that bell.
Public Notice:
We received special permission to allow Dame Trot into a public place from her "sheltered home for the excitable"on the understanding she was properly chaparoned! She was returned home after the event, took her medication, and had a settled night.
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