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Billingham Forum once again proves itself a natural home for festive family entertainment with The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook, a delightfully spirited production that keeps young audiences giggling while giving older ones plenty to enjoy as well. This brand-new chapter in the Peter Pan story is set years after the original tale, with Wendy and the Lost Boys all grown up—everyone, of course, except Peter. When Captain Hook reappears

Durham Gala Theatre has once again proven why it remains the beating heart of festive family entertainment with its gloriously feel-good production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Written by Gary Kitching and directed with flair and warmth by Jacob Anderton, this year’s pantomime is a joyous celebration of tradition, community and sheer theatrical fun. From the opening moments, the audience is welcomed into a world that feels instantly familiar and wonderfully inclusive. This is p

A Perfect Panto Production in Every Way If ever there were a production to define the very spirit of British pantomime, Richmond’s Georgian Theatre has delivered it this year with Cinderella. In fact, should the dictionary require a visual aid for “pantomime,” the booking link for this dazzling show would be the only suitable illustration. Now in its 15th year of in-house pantomime, the theatre has truly outdone itself with a sparkling, joy-filled triumph that sets a new stan

Was it really possible to top last year's amazing Beauty and The Beast? Yes, is the resounding opinion, and by the looks on the audience's faces it's an opinion shared by EVERYONE who comes to see it. Written, directed and starring Liam Mellor, Billingham Forum Theatre's annual panto is a tradition that never fails to deliver; their formula for great panto is to ensure the audience get what they expect and boy they don’t let anyone down; fantastic dancing, tick, great choice

The Darlington Hippodrome's annual pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is a must-see for families and children of all ages. This year's production is packed with laughter, magic, and a cast of talented performers who bring the story to life in a way that is both entertaining and enchanting. The show opens with a grand overture, as the curtain rises to reveal a magnificent castle set. The Wicked Queen, played by the hilarious Jenny Ryan of ITV's The Chase, makes her

The biggest little panto in the land. The Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond is this year playing host to Rapunzel, a modern twist on a classic tale and it is an absolute hoot. Written by Nick O’Connor (who also plays the dame Desiree Spud) this version of Rapunzel is packed full of traditional panto feels but with the unmistakable charm of a ‘Georgian’ production. For those less familiar with the Theatre Royal In Richmond, it was built in 1788 (oh yes it was) and boast

A riot from first line to last bow, Danny Adams leads us through this high octane, fun fuelled festive mayhem of a pantomime leaving EVERYONE howling with laughter. The pantomime at Newcastle Theatre Royal has long been a highlight of the theatre calendar – lavish sets, wonderful costumes and brilliant acting have always been a given, such is the quality that the theatre have always prided itself on. But more recently there has been an extra dimension to this end of year sh

Sunderland Empire’s Panto, Aladdin, is wickedly funny and funnily wicked all wrapped up in fabulous story telling. UK Productions’ pantomime is triumph of tradition packed full of today with some very up to date music, brilliant gags and great dance routines. The story remains true to the usual Aladdin; broke boy finds lamp, becomes rich to try and win the hand of the princess, loses it all and realises there’s more to life than riches. Now that’s the story done with, lets fo

This years Hippodrome Panto from the panto masters Crossroads is Peter Pan, but make no mistake, this is not the usual Pan story. This high-flying festival takes us back to Neverland long after Pan’s last battle with Captain Hook, as Wendy Darling is on a mercy mission to help Peter rediscover his ability to fly. Aided by Tinkerbell, Wendy and the Lost Boys must restore the pixie dust waterfall and bring happiness back to Neverland. Star billing goes to the amazing Christop

Durham Gala’s festive offering this year is Sleeping Beauty, a wonderful, family friendly pantomime packed full of great music and a brilliant cast. Written by Gary Kitching and Directed by Rachel Glover, this story of Briar Rose (Chloe Jane Millar) and her faithful, if somewhat mad, bff Sammie the Dog (Jude Nelson) gives us a few little twists, making it feel more for today without losing the essence of the original. That Briar’s companion is of the canine persuasion is a g

This year’s Billingham Forum panto is Beauty and the Beast, written & directed by Liam Mellor (who also plays Loopy Louie). Liam is possibly the hardest working person in panto with more years’ credits to his name than his tender age would suggest possible. His formula for great panto is to ensure the audience get what they expect and boy he doesn’t let anyone down; fantastic dancing, tick, great choice of songs, tick, villainous anti-hero, tick, daft sidekicks, tick, large

Following a tradition spanning many years, Newcastle Theatre Royal’s annual pantomime is wowing audiences once again, this time in the guise of the perennial favourite Cinderella. It feels almost disingenuous to simply call this show a panto; this is a variety show of the highest order, worthy of a Royal Command performance a la London Palladium. Dancing, singing, comedy, magic, fabulous costumes and the most up to date light & sound show, it is very difficult to find ANYTH

A wonderful family Pantomime It’s Panto season again (oh yes it is) and true to form Durham Gala are putting on a wonderful traditional family show. The in-house team have a long history of bringing the best of panto land to the good people of Durham and this year’s offering – The Adventures of Robin Hood, is another great production guaranteed to give kids and grown ups the best of starts to the festive period. The story of Robin Hood, Maid Marion, the merry men and their b

The BEST advert for live theatre, pantomime and the North East The annual tradition of Pantomime was sadly missing last year so we've been 2 years without our fix, but if it's possible to turn the dial up to 12 on madcap humour, double the feel good factor and raise to the power 2 the fun and enjoyment then the Theatre Royal have managed it with aplomb. This year's offering, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves from Crossroads Pantomimes and written, produced and directed by Mi

Ask anyone what they think of as the signal that Christmas is coming and they might say Christmas adverts, songs on the radio, planning a big meal, buying gifts, the Coca Cola wagon but for me the real sign is when the Theatre Royal start their Pantomime. Rightly heralded as one of the very best in the country, this year’s offering of QDOS’s Beauty and the Beast has taken the very best elements of the traditional seasonal fun and blown it into a new level altogether. This i