From page to stage – and everything in between
The latest news, reviews and features on theatre, books, TV, culture and life
It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole year since theatres up and down the country were cancelling pantomimes due to the coronavirus pandemic – Christmas looked decidedly bleaker without the annual festive treat. But thankfully last year there were plenty of online productions that came to our rescue, cheering us up in our own homes.... Continue Reading →
Corn Exchange Newbury have announced the cast for Cinderella, its Christmassy pantomime which runs throughout the festive period. Helmed once again by comedy writing team Plested and Brown, Cinderella promises to be fun for all the family with plenty of jokes, songs from across the decades and lots of magic and sparkle! Chloe Gentles (Mamma... Continue Reading →
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 →
From page to stage - and everything in between 