Misha (Langley's Michelle Gaetz, right) tries to work up the courage to kiss the beautiful Frog Princess, Anastasia (Sheena Johnson) in The Frog Princess, this year’s pantomime by the Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society. The Frog Princess runs Wednesdays to Sundays, November 27 through December 8 at the Surrey Arts Centre Theatre.

Misha (Langley's Michelle Gaetz, right) tries to work up the courage to kiss the beautiful Frog Princess, Anastasia (Sheena Johnson) in The Frog Princess, this year’s pantomime by the Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society. The Frog Princess runs Wednesdays to Sundays, November 27 through December 8 at the Surrey Arts Centre Theatre.

Panto given the royal treatment

Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society present The Frog Princess Nov. 27 to Dec. 8 at the Surrey Arts Centre

Poor Princess Anastasia — her wicked stepmother-to-be has turned her into a frog. Now she must find a way to break the spell and warn her father, the Tsar, before the wedding.

Fortunately, Anastasia has some funny and musical friends to help. But can they do it in time?  Things are really hopping at the Surrey Arts Centre this Christmas, as FVGSS presents its annual family pantomime, The Frog Princess, featuring no fewer than five Langley performers.

Jim McGroarty, a veteran of more than 25 FVGSS pantos, plays Pasha, while Michelle Gaetz takes on the role of Misha. Jacob and Jonathon Burghardt play Hoppy and Floppy, while Alexandria Bay sings in the chorus.

Beginning Nov. 27, performances are Wednesday to Sunday at 7:30 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. weekend matinees on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 7 and 8. For pricing information and to purchase tickets, contact the Surrey Arts Centre box office at 604-501-5566 or go to tickets.surrey.ca.

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