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Post by david on May 25, 2021 15:33:14 GMT
Have to admit when I saw the announcement, the classic TV show in Pantomime form at the London Palladium could be an interesting Christmas theatre trip.
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Post by talkingheads on Jun 7, 2021 11:03:26 GMT
John Barrowman was forced to pull out of the Bristol Hippodrome panto. His replacement? Robert Rinder! Honestly I am asking for a refund, or at least a credit voucher, that is not even close to a like for like replacement.
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Post by talkingheads on Sept 4, 2021 10:11:08 GMT
When did pantos get so expensive? Was looking at the Theatre Royal Bath, for a family of us in the stalls at £40 each is damn near £200! Entertainment for the masses? Not at those prices! Time was you could see a decent panto for twenty quid a head or less.
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Post by talkingheads on Dec 11, 2021 22:33:50 GMT
Just seen Berwick Kaler's return to panto in Dick Turpin Rides Again at the Grand Opera House in York. There is a magic you don't get at any other panto. The roar that greeted Berwick as he came on tore the roof off and his wit was in full force. Suzy Cooper, Martin Barrass and David Leonard were wonderful, making each other laugh. The whole thing was joyous.
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Post by robertb213 on Dec 11, 2021 23:03:34 GMT
Aladdin today at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, I thought it was really enjoyable!
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Post by theatreian on Dec 12, 2021 9:56:09 GMT
Peter Pan in Malvern on Wednesday starring Tom Lister.
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Post by fiyero on Dec 13, 2021 11:37:21 GMT
This year I've seen Aladdin at Winchester Theatre Royal, Pantoland at the Palladium (Twice) and have Cinderella at the Mayflower next Sunday (plus Peter Pan at Mayflower Studios the same day!)
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 17, 2021 10:37:23 GMT
The world's first degree in pantomime has been officially announced today!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2021 12:35:15 GMT
I usually do about 4 to 6 in the Midlands but with current case rates will unlikely risk doing any as most finish by early Jan.
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Post by fiyero on Dec 19, 2021 20:59:16 GMT
This year I've seen Aladdin at Winchester Theatre Royal, Pantoland at the Palladium (Twice) and have Cinderella at the Mayflower next Sunday (plus Peter Pan at Mayflower Studios the same day!) I made it to all 4 Christmas shows I had planned this year and with everything going on I’m so grateful! The three pantos were all so different in scale. I loved the Palladium panto of course, the scale is immense and I don’t think I’d have ever got the chance to see Donny otherwise. Cinderella at the Mayflower had great stars as well as that local spin, references to suburbs that I’m sure the celebs didn’t get but the audience certainly did. Even if it doesn’t move the story on I love one of The Twins FX’s flying sensations. Then Aladdin at Theatre Royal Winchester was a proper local panto. No celebs but names that you recognise from pantos past. I used to sneak in a post Christmas visit for another panto within travelling distance, not sure that will happen this year but I certainly intend to get more booked in next year. |
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Post by talkingheads on Dec 19, 2021 21:12:44 GMT
Is anyone else watching the 'pantomime' on BBC2? I don't understand the point of it at all. It isn't a pantomime. It isn't a show. Celia Imrie is clearly reading her lines. There's no audience. It's bizarre.
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 20, 2021 9:07:53 GMT
Isn't it a fundraiser for Comic Relief?
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Post by talkingheads on Dec 20, 2021 10:01:26 GMT
Isn't it a fundraiser for Comic Relief? Yes. I just thought they might have filmed it in a theatre while restrictions allowed. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2021 11:56:16 GMT
This year I've seen Aladdin at Winchester Theatre Royal, Pantoland at the Palladium (Twice) and have Cinderella at the Mayflower next Sunday (plus Peter Pan at Mayflower Studios the same day!) Fairplay getting to so many. As long as you feel comfortable attending and travelling and enjoyed them. |
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Post by fiyero on Dec 20, 2021 12:29:32 GMT
This year I've seen Aladdin at Winchester Theatre Royal, Pantoland at the Palladium (Twice) and have Cinderella at the Mayflower next Sunday (plus Peter Pan at Mayflower Studios the same day!) Fairplay getting to so many. As long as you feel comfortable attending and travelling and enjoyed them. I feel comfortable and took all precautions put upon me and that I felt were needed. I was one of the lucky ones who got to the Palladium and Mayflower Pantos last year too so great to keep supporting them. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2021 14:22:58 GMT
Fairplay getting to so many. As long as you feel comfortable attending and travelling and enjoyed them. I feel comfortable and took all precautions put upon me and that I felt were needed. I was one of the lucky ones who got to the Palladium and Mayflower Pantos last year too so great to keep supporting them. I've been looking at bookings for shows in my area and they are still very full. So hopefully not too many cancelling. Were the shows you saw as busy as you'd expect? |
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Post by fiyero on Dec 20, 2021 15:33:10 GMT
I feel comfortable and took all precautions put upon me and that I felt were needed. I was one of the lucky ones who got to the Palladium and Mayflower Pantos last year too so great to keep supporting them. I've been looking at bookings for shows in my area and they are still very full. So hopefully not too many cancelling. Were the shows you saw as busy as you'd expect? Palladium panto very full but that was early in the run, I did get a nicely discounted solo seat for my second visit. My Winchester ticket was actually one a friend couldn't use as he was ill. A few empty seats around. Peter Pan had some empty seats, awkwardly around 6 empty next to me in the front row which may have been a family who decided not to come. Cinderella looked quite full but I know the group next to me had all dropped out bar one and some (friends or family) had taken up the offer of a last minute ticket but still only 4 of their 6 seats were filled. |
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Post by talkingheads on Dec 22, 2021 20:30:21 GMT
All pantos in Wales shutting from Boxing Day.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2021 11:08:40 GMT
All pantos in Wales shutting from Boxing Day. I was wondering if the same rules applied to these as Sporting events. |
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Post by amuseical on Dec 24, 2021 15:56:26 GMT
Theatre Royal Stratford East has had to cancel the remainder of their run, but Red Riding Hood, is streaming from now until December 29th. BSL and Closed Captioning versions are also available. I really enjoyed the show earlier on in the run, plus it’s a musical with fully original songs. www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/red-riding-hood-online |
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Post by talkingheads on Apr 6, 2022 9:26:55 GMT
For those interested, Berwick Kaler's York panto is finally going onsale, TheatreCard 11th April, general sale 13th. Old Granny Goose:
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Post by Mark on Jun 17, 2022 12:45:32 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2022 16:16:20 GMT
Surprised she wasn't snapped up by crossroads for one of the major UK venues like Birmingham
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Post by bimse on Jun 17, 2022 18:23:59 GMT
Surprised she wasn't snapped up by crossroads for one of the major UK venues like Birmingham I wondered that too. I see Jane McDonald is going to Birmingham for panto this year . |
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Post by QueerTheatre on Jun 17, 2022 20:09:01 GMT
Surprised she wasn't snapped up by crossroads for one of the major UK venues like Birmingham I wondered that too. I see Jane McDonald is going to Birmingham for panto this year . Is she? I cant see it anywhere, but i'd love this to be true! |
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