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Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes is delighted to announce the world-famous TILLER GIRLS will join Donny Osmond, Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Jac Yarrow and Sophie Isaacs in Pantoland at The Palladium which will open on 4 December 2021 and run until 9 January 2022 for a strictly limited five week run.... Continue Reading →
The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich have today announced the cast for their upcoming rock ‘n’ roll pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, which will play to in person and livestreamed audiences from 25 November 2021 – 8 January 2022. Jack and the Beanstalk, written by New Wolsey Artistic Director Peter Rowe and directed by Kate... Continue Reading →
Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes is delighted to announce that Donny Osmond will join celebrated pantomime royalty Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Jac Yarrow and Sophie Isaacs in Pantoland at The Palladium which will open at the world-famous West End theatre on 4 December 2021 and run until 9 January 2022 for... Continue Reading →
To celebrate their ONCOMM award, and with the country set to stay at home, King’s Head Theatre and Charles Court Opera are delighted that their smash hit online pantomime, ‘Snow White in the Seven Months of Lockdown,’ will now be available to watch on demand until midnight on Sunday 10th January. Originally due to close... Continue Reading →
With so many pantomimes on offer at this time of year it can be tough to choose which one to watch. Thankfully Potted Panto has come to the rescue with a show which takes you through seven pantomimes in just 70 minutes! Written by Daniel Clarkson, Jefferson Turner and Richard Hurst, Potted Panto played just... Continue Reading →
As someone who grew up on the border with Suffolk, I can confirm that Ipswich is well-known for its football team (which gets its supporters’ hopes up year upon year before cruelly dashing them each season), its rivalry with Norwich, the terrible train service and, of course, the New Wolsey Theatre’s rock n’ roll pantomime.... Continue Reading →
Live performances of the West End season of Olivier-nominated ‘Potted Panto’ have been suspended until 9 January, 2021, pending updates to Government guidance. Producers are delighted to announce an Easter West End season at the Garrick theatre from 1 - 18 April, 2021. Current bookers will be contacted with the option to exchange their tickets... Continue Reading →
Five much-loved stars of Charles Court Opera’s annual Boutique Pantos at King’s Head Theatre - Emily Cairns, Meriel Cunningham, Jennie Jacobs, Matthew Kellett and John Savournin - are joined by ‘League of Gentlemen’/’Sherlock’ star Mark Gatiss and his real-life partner, Ian Hallard (‘The Boys in the Band’ - Whatsonstage awards Best Actor nomination)’ and Marcus... Continue Reading →
Hackney Empire today announces Jack and the Beanstalk which was previously scheduled to open in December 2020, will now open in December 2021, marking the 22nd pantomime at the East End venue. Jack and the Beanstalk will run from 20th November 2021 to 2nd January 2022 with press night on Thursday 2nd December 2021. Tickets will go on sale... Continue Reading →
he National Theatre is to stream Dick Whittington, for free via the National Theatre and The Shows Must Go On YouTube channels on the 23 December at 3pm GMT. The stream will then be available on demand until midnight on 27 December. The production will be filmed live during the performance in the Olivier theatre... Continue Reading →
