MANCHESTER, England, December 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, the UK's longest indoor real snow slope, Chill Factor^e, hosted the nation's first ever Panto on snow. The festive performance by the North West Theatre Arts Company delighted school children and was enough to make any pantomime dame proud!

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The special 'Snow Panto' hosted on the slope next to Santa's Grotto brought festive fun to the countdown to Christmas.  The performances featured all the best characters from the history of Panto with the usual brave heroes and dastardly villains in a musical extravaganza.

The snow 'crunched' as the audience enjoyed toe-tapping festive tunes from Christmas shows including: It Feels Like Christmas, Holy Night and Santa Claus is Coming To Town.

Morwenna Angove, Chief Executive at Chill Factor^e, said: "We believe this is the first pantomime set on real snow ever to be held in the UK and it was a really magical experience. The snow crunched and the lights sparkled amongst the Christmas trees - the Panto was an enchanting and authentic Christmas experience like no other. Of course, set on our slopes the classic pantomime phrase "he's behind you" might apply to a skier or snowboarder!

"We wanted to give everyone the chance to see the Panto, including Santa who skied in to the Grotto just last week. He and his helpers love having his Grotto on the snow - it reminds them of home!"

While they were soaking up the Christmas spirit, Panto enthusiasts also got a glimpse of Santa, as Chill Factor^e is home to the only Santa's Grotto in the country set on real snow. Inspired by the fairy-tale Hansel and Gretel, this year's Grotto takes the form of a delicious gingerbread house, surrounded by sparkling trees, glistening lights and busy Santa's Helpers.

For more information about visiting the Grotto at Chill Factor^e, please visit http://www.chillfactore.com/christmas

About Chill Factor^e

Chill Factor^e is THE North West's premier snow attraction. Featuring the UK's longest indoor real snow slope (180 metres). Chill Factor^e offers Ski and Snowboard Lessons for all levels, ages and abilities, and thrilling snow activities, including the Luge ice slide, Downhill Donuts and Sledge O Mania.

Hosting a 12m high climbing wall and Alpine Village complete with shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, Chill Factor^e is the most amazing day out in the North.

ADDITIONAL INFO 

Chill Factor^e launched in November 2007 and has had over 10 million visitors since opening. Visit England accredited, the leisure attraction is open 364 days a year.

OPENING TIMES 

Grotto opening times: 

November 2017 

11^th -12^th - 10:30-6pm
18th-19^th - 9:30-6pm
25th-26^th- 9:30-6pm

December 2017 

4^th -8^th - 10:30-6pm
9th-10^th - 9:00-8:30pm
11th-15^th - 10:30-6pm
16th-17^th - 9:00-8:30pm
18th,19^th, 20^th, 21^st - 10:30-7pm
22nd, 23^rd, 24^th - 9:00-8:30pm

Winter opening times (Monday 6^th  November-Sunday 15^th April)

Main entrance 

- Everyday 07:00-12:00am
Main slope  

- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 09:00-23:00
- Wednesday and Saturday 07:30-23:00

Snow Park 

- Daily from 09:30-21:30

Lessons 

- Monday-Friday 09:00-22:00
- Saturday 08:00-22:00
- Sunday 08:00-22:00

*Please note that the last admission will be earlier than the opening times stated.

SOURCE Chill Factore