You’re invited to trot along to a Pantomime Pony Workshop with Miss Murphy as part of A Very Croydon Christmas – and create one show-stopping steed!
What’s a pantomime pony, you ask? This quirky tradition harks back to classic British pantomime traditions, where two performers team up inside one costume to create a comical “horse” that prances across the stage. It’s a joyful nod to the theatrical fun of the festive season.
Pony workshops are open to all ages, and no previous experience as a pony is required – just bring your unbridled enthusiasm!
Pantomime Pony Costume Making Workshop
Sat 6 Dec, 12pm – 2.30pm or 3.15pm to 5.45pm
Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower
Work in pairs to design your own fabulous pantomime pony costume and mask using colourful fabrics and recycled materials. At the end of this workshop you’ll have crafted a spectacular costume which you can try on and pose for a photo in our photo booth and get a postcard to take away with you. Each workshop is 2.5 hours long.
Pony Prancing Workshop & Parade
Sun 7 Dec, 10am – 1pm
Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower
Learn a dance routine and flamboyant pony tricks, canter through some dainty dressage and practice your footwork to toe tapping tunes! From 10am – 12.30pm, work together to learn a group choreography routine and then at 12.30pm show off your moves in a pony parade through the Clocktower! This is a free workshop. Come back and join us for panto pony performances and parades later in the day at 1pm and 2.15pm.