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The nights are getting longer, the days are getting colder and Christmas is just around the corner, which can only mean one thing...It’s panto time! Kicking the season off in style was the Downsview Players’ adaptation of Dick Whittington, which ran at the Downsview Methodist Church for a limited period. Written by Joshua Clarke and... Continue Reading →
Hackney Empire has today released production images of its sparkling new pantomime production Dick Whittington and his Cat which runs at the East End venue until 5 January 2020. Grand Dame Clive Rowe celebrates his 13th panto appearance at Hackney Empire and this year stars as Sarah the Cook, Tarinn Callender, recently seen as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in Hamilton, plays... Continue Reading →
Production images have today been released for Charles Court Opera's The Nativity Panto, which opens at the King's Head Theatre this week and runs to 11 January 2020. A cast of well-known characters will take the audience through a respectful, yet irreverent adaptation of the Nativity story, with musical numbers, laugh-out-loud puns and the entirely... Continue Reading →
The King’s Head Theatre is delighted to welcome back Charles Court Opera for their 13th Boutique Pantomime at the King's Head Theatre. The Nativity Panto – A Not-So Silent Night will run from 29 November 2019 to 11 January 2020. This year, Charles Court Opera has taken the story that sparked the Season and sprinkled... Continue Reading →
The highly acclaimed Nativity! The Musical is back for a third year in London and the producers of the smash-hit show are thrilled to announce the fabulous Sharon Osbourne will be joining the company as President of Parker Pictures. She will be starring as Crystal Collins - the mother in law to Harry Parker who will... Continue Reading →
Hackney Empire is delighted to announce further casting for Dick Whittington and his Cat and reveal the first cast images of its sparkling new adaptation as it gears up for panto season! Tarinn Callender, who made his West End debut with the original London cast of Hamilton playing Hercules Mulligan and James Madison, will mark... Continue Reading →
They’re back, oh yes they are! Hackney Empire is delighted to announce Grande Dame Olivier Award winner Clive Rowe will make his 13th pantomime appearance this Christmas starring as Sarah the Cook in Dick Whittington and His Cat joined by Hackney favourite Kat B who will star as Vincent the Cat and Tony Whittle as... Continue Reading →
Hackney Empire has today announced Dick Whittington and His Cat for its 2019 pantomime production which will sail in to London in November, marking a record 21st pantomime from Hackney Empire stalwarts, writer and director Susie McKenna and composer Steven Edis. Last staged in 2012, the classic tale receives a brand-new, magical adaptation when it returns to the East End venue this... Continue Reading →
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a good old pantomime, and Charles Court Opera returns to the King’s Head Theatre this festive season with Buttons: A Cinderella Story. But this is no ordinary Cinderella, and the company’s latest offering turns this classic tale on its head. In this production Cinderella lives at home with her “Mumsy”... Continue Reading →
