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Christmas Heroes

Be a Christmas Hero and give the gift of theatre

Our annual Christmas Hero appeal raises money to support us to bring hundreds of local children and their families to experience the joy of theatre over the festive season.

Pantomime is often a child’s first experience of theatre but for many children and their families in Kirklees, a festive trip to the theatre just isn’t possible. With your support, our Christmas Hero appeal enables those in our community, who need it the most, to experience the absolute joy that pantomime brings.

Christmas Heroes 2024: A record-breaking year

Thanks to the incredible support of the local community (over 700 of you), we are delighted to share that in 2024 we raised an incredible £15,953 – a new record for the appeal! You can read more about our 2024 appeal here.

Let's make 2025 an even bigger year for giving!

We are hoping to bring more children and families than ever this year to experience our 2025 pantomime, Beauty and the Beast!

For every £19 donated, we can bring one child to experience the magic of the theatre. They will receive a VIP ticket to see our festive family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, a show programme and a free ice cream.

"Our families and young people absolutely loved the show, for several it was their first time seeing a panto and visiting the theatre. We all had a fantastic time."

The Brunswick Centre

"We can’t tell you how much the children and young people LOVED the panto this year – They all think it was the best yet!! Thank you again for the tickets" 

Barnardo's Young Carers

 “It was our first pantomime in our life but it is love at first sight. Thank you for the children's happiness and for this magic!”

Natalia M, leader of the Ukrainian/British Friendship Group

“I was struggling to buy food and present for Christmas and when I went to get my food pack from the Welcome Centre, they offered us panto tickets for me and my children. We’ve never been to the theatre before, it felt like Christmas.”

2021 attendee

“I couldn’t believe it when we got tickets to the Christmas pantomime. My 3 children loved it and it was just magical watching their faces. There’s no way we would have been able to afford to go. It made our Christmas”

2021 attendee

Pantomime creates magic, offers escapism and a chance for children and young people to be inspired. We work with dozens of other local charities to invite children and families from across Kirklees to experience the magic of theatre.

If you can support our appeal this year, we’d be so grateful. Every donation, no matter the amount, can make a real difference to a child right here in your local community. You can donate below or at Box Office, either in person or by calling 01484 430528.

Thank you for your support.

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A lively stage scene featuring three central performers and supporting cast in a colourful and energetic pose. In the middle, a performer dressed as a cat strikes a playful clawing gesture, wearing a brown furry costume with cat ears.
A comedic stage scene featuring a performer dressed as Elvis Presley in a dazzling white jumpsuit adorned with colourful rhinestones and a large metallic belt, complete with oversized sunglasses and an exaggerated pout. Beside them, a flamboyant character in an over-the-top pink costume with heart-shaped details, a massive glittery bow, and dramatic makeup strikes a humorous pose, squishing Elvis's cheeks.
Two performers are on stage in a vibrant and colourful setting. The character on the left wears a whimsical, oversized outfit featuring a green shirt, striped overalls, a bright orange backwards cap, and red sneakers, with an expressive, comedic pose and exaggerated facial expression. The character on the right is dressed as a princess, wearing a bright costume with a red and blue bodice, puffy white sleeves, and a skirt decorated with floral patterns, paired with white sneakers.
A dynamic stage scene featuring a performer in a striking red and black costume with textured fur details, standing at the centre with one arm confidently pointing upward. Surrounding the performer are a group of children dressed as playful rats, wearing leather vests, furry leg warmers, and bandanas with mouse ears. The vibrant, theatrical backdrop is a stylized dungeon-like setting with arches and columns, illuminated by colourful stage lighting.

Accessing Christmas Hero tickets

If you are local community group or charity who would like more information about accessing tickets through our Christmas Heroes appeal, please contact our Creative Associate, Keisha at keisha@thelbt.org  

Terms & Conditions

Donations may be used for tickets to an alternative show at the discretion of Lawrence Batley Theatre. 

We are raising funds so we can bring children and their families to experience the joy of theatre over the festive season. If we have donations left after the appeal, we will use your donations to support other areas of our charitable work.

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