Panto Wheels

Panto Wheels is a charitable initiative created by The Arts Theatre to support children and young people who would otherwise face barriers to experiencing the performing arts.

Panto Wheels is a direct response to the crisis in arts education. Since 2010, the take-up of creative subjects at GCSE has dropped by almost 50%. Cost of living pressures have also doubled the number of schools cancelling trips, leaving lower-income families with fewer cultural opportunities.

Our Panto Wheels appeal provides subsidised tickets to schools and organisations working with:

• Children and young people with disabilities
• Low-income families
• Foster families
• Young carers
• Refugee families

From Dick Whittington and Aladdin to last year’s Cinderella, children are enchanted by the colourful characters, vibrant sets, catchy songs and slapstick humour of a festive pantomime. For many, this is their very first visit to a theatre. We hope that the experience of live performance will spark a lifelong love of the arts.

Through Panto Wheels, our aim is simple: every primary-aged child in Cambridge should experience the magic of live theatre.

“Our school has a high level of disadvantage and many of our children are highly vulnerable: for them, to be able to visit the pantomime and have the experience they had today will be something they will remember for a long time.”
Headteacher, local primary school supported by Panto Wheels

• £13 providesa subsidised ticket for one child
• £43 supports a child and their carer to attend a Relaxed Performance
• £120 allows a whole family to enjoy the magic together
• £600 funds British Sign Language interpretation for a performance

To donate, please use the link below, use our contactless donation points at the pantomime, or contact our Development team on 01223 578935 / development@artstheatre.co.uk.

The Arts Theatre Cambridge is a registered charity, no. 1212452.