What a show!

After many long months of hard preparation the show is now is now over, what a wonderful night!

Many thanks should be given to the cast and crew who spent many tireless days preparing for the performance, the sponsors that made the show possible, and of course the hundreds of people that came to see our pantomine. Thank you all for your hard work, we look forward to seeing you all next year!

Click here to see a slideshow of some of the best moments from our play. These photographs were kindly taken by Henry Huang from ReSource Pro.

Cinderella Panto Tickets are on SALE NOW - Last 2 days for advance purchase

It's show time for 2010 Pantomime this weekend !! LAST 2 DAYS FOR ADVANCE PURCHASE TICKETS - all proceeds go to Qingdao Expat Charity Fund

Cinderella, the Pantomime 2010 - Saturday March 13th at 1 and 7 PM and Sunday March 14th at 1 PM in the Auditorium at the new campus of QISS School, Songling Lu. Advance tickets are on sale at all International Schools and The Book Nook ( Nanjing Lu and SPR Shi Lao Ren satellite store ) Prices dependent on type of package you go for:

ShangrShangri-La canapés coupons available for advance purchase ( first 560 families to walk in with canapé tickets receive 1 gift box per family from Keebler) Canapes available BEFORE the shows only: 12-1 PM for afternoon shows and 6-7 PM for evening show, no food and/or drink allowed inside the theatre

Mulled wine, sandwiches and other snacks will be sold separately during internission of all shows, all proceeds to go to Qingdao Expat Charity fund

T Shirts ( RMB 35 for adults and RMB 25 for kids ) and tote bags (RMB 70) will also be available for purchase at the venue, all proceeds to go to Qingdao Expat Charity fund

First come first served bus ferry service on both days from Sophia International Hotel at 11.30 AM (afternoon shows) and 5.30 PM (evening show) 100 Taxis also at hand for transportation after all shows on both days

Thanks all, hope you can make it to the show/s !!

Sneak Peak

With the pantomine shortly arriving, do you want to take a sneak peak at some of our dress rehearsal photos?

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How Cinderella Does Charity

March 13th & 14th Cinderella Pantomime Cast and Crew of 14 nations will call the new QISS school campus (QCCI) home. After four months of asking for help with provisions, we achieve success at last. We now have a stage on which to perform.

Pantomime talent has been around for four years. Each year we have not only worked hard to entertain the community but we also manage to keep charity at the forefront of our minds. WE all wear many different hats outside our homes.

Pantonites volunteer every year not only to entertain the community but also to make a difference. Our artistic team consists of a costume crew, choreographers, artists, actors and teachers. Some of these members visit schools and hospitals. Bringing money, raised by events, such as the Pantomime, for classroom computers and supplies, surgeries and medicine. Other members volunteer to read books to pre-schoolers, hold Zumba-thons only to give it all back to orphanages.

While we waited for approval on the Song Ling Road theatre, everyone managed to keep busy behind the scenes. Cinderella's family & friends continue to dedicate many hours of preparation, rehearsal, promoting, fund raising and charity work. All their tireless efforts have finally been reciprocated. The new QISS (QCCI) campus theatre on Song Ling Road is only one recognizable reward for the Pantomime crew. Giving to charity is what we really are about. To donate please see www.qingdaopanto.org, email qdpanto@yahoo.com, or directly contact Rita Nielsen at 13964819925.

Pizza Party Fundraiser

Our 1st Cinderella Fundraiser was a pizza party at the Safari Pub Crowne Plaza, November 18th.

Our 1st Cinderella Fundraiser was a pizza party at the Safari Pub Crowne Plaza, November 18th.

Soon after the panto auditions we got to work on raising funds to rent a theatre for our March 12th, 13th, 14th performance.

We had approximately 25 guests and friends who came to have their photos taken with Cinderella. Together we raised 3000 RMB and brought awareness to the community. With their help we can have a stage to perform our 2010 Cinderella Panto on.

A Bippity Boppity Boo thank-you to all who continue to support us. Let's keep performing arts alive in Qingdao!

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Auditions for 2010 Pantomime: Cinderella

Pantomime is a British tradition often performed around Christmas. A children's rhyme or popular story is made into a pantomime by adding songs, dances, slapstick humour, audience participation, local jokes, and,of course, cross-dressing and you could be the perfect actor/actress for parts in this years play! Cinderella is shaping up to be an exciting play that combines fun, entertainment, laughter and excitement.

Saturday, November 14th, Bring your dancing shoes, your singing voice, and your alter egos! The Qingdao Pantomime equally divides all profits into two categories:half will pay for next year's show; and half will go to a local charity group.

Participation is needed on all levels. Not only do we need actors/singers/dancers, we need all the help we can get behind the scenes,too! So, even if you just want to help in a small way--you are an important part of the show's success.

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