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STAGECOACH RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD RECOGNITION
Stagecoach Performing Arts has received national recognition at the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2025, winning the Marketing Award for its innovative approach to brand growth and community engagement. The award celebrates the success of the Creative Courage for Life campaign, developed with creative agency Trendy Grandad, which brought Stagecoach’s ethos to life through the powerful image of a glowing light following students on their journey of creativity and confidence.
THE SNOW QUEEN PLAYS IT COOL
On 21 October, Southend Theatres held a press and content day for their new show for Christmas, The Snow Queen which run at the Palace Theatre from 13 December. Produced by Wind Song Theatre in partnership with Southend Theatres, the show is written by Wind Song co-founder Lily Streames who began her life in theatre at The Palace when she took part in the Summer Youth Project in 2013. Campaign Managers Siobhan Simons and Giulia Panigada (pictured) attended on the day and met The Snow Queen played by Loren O’Dair. Other cast members are Harry Chamberlain, Roseanna Connolly, Benjamin Victor and Lily Streames. Find out about the show here: Book The Snow Queen tickets | Palace Theatre Southend
SOUTHEND TEAM SHINE AT LIGHTS SWITCH ON
In other Southend news, it was the city’s annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event last weekend, and the venue’s promo team attended to talk all things panto. There were special performances from the cast of The Snow Queen and Venue Director Nick Parr even made an appearance on the stage!
BEHIND THE BEANS
The cast of this year’s Pavilion Panto Jock and the Beanstalk visited Glasgow’s oldest sweet shop – Glickman’s – this month to sample their famous jelly beans. The cast were warmly greeted by owners Julie and Irene who have been running the shop for decades.
The 8-strong principal cast, which include Pavilion favourites Liam Dolan, Grado, Stephen Purdon and Jack Jester, checked out the impressive sweetie displays in the traditional-looking shop. But of course, the main event was the jelly beans – which while they didn’t seem to work as legal tender, were delicious all the same. The cast also shared a behind the scenes look at their fantastic costumes, complete with full makeup and wigs.
Pictures by John Young / YoungMedia.co.uk 2025
AN EXPLOSIVE NIGHT IN GUILDFORD
The G Live team set up shop at Guildford Fireworks on 8 November to promote their Christmas Season. The prize spin wheel, branded flags and sweets went down a treat for this very successful event!
CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
Trafalgar is once again taking part in the annual Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children on Thursday 11 December.
To take part, simply wear your favourite Christmas jumper to work, and donate by scanning the QR code below. You can also donate £5 by texting TRAF2025 to 70050.
By being involved, you can help support kids and families who are having to deal with an increasingly volatile world. Save the Children will use the money raised to help children in the UK and all around the world stay safe, healthy and learning – and change their future for good.
And don’t forget to send your team photos to Dave Bradbury for inclusion in next month’s big Christmas Ensemble!
WHATSONSTAGE AWARDS 2026
The WhatsOnStage Awards return to The London Palladium on Sunday 8 March 2026 and Trafalgar Entertainment is an official sponsor at next year’s event.
Marking the third time the event has been staged at the iconic venue, the 2026 awards will see winners crowned across a wide variety of categories. As ever, audiences can expect a starry line-up of exclusive live performances from leading stage talent.
PUDSEY VISITS EASTBOURNE!
The Winter Garden Eastbourne proudly hosted Pudsey and the BBC South East Today news team on 14 November for their live broadcast of Children in Need for the South East. The Winter Garden team worked hard to secure this prestigious event which showcased the venue brilliantly on this much respected local news programme. Ross Noble even made a visit to be interviewed ahead of his show that evening at the Devonshire Park Theatre. Thanks go to the team that made this happen!
