'It's behind you!' How Britain goes wild for pantomimes during the holidays

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is ...

'Maybe we all need panto a little bit more than ever now'

"Maybe we all need the pantomime a little bit more than ever now," he says. And even though it's an art that's been around ...
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British panto production blends holiday tradition with Muslim culture and humor

Pantomime, or panto, is a family comedy filled with fairy tales, music, slapstick and audience participation and is a holiday ...
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Pansori and Pantomime: Shared Charm in Audience Interaction

Shared Charm in Audience Interaction Both art forms thrive on improvisation, with performers and spectators co-creating ...

'First time I've done panto as an adult is joyous'

Former EastEnders star and Olivier award winner, Nigel Harman, said doing his first panto since childhood is "joyous". The 52-year-old is playing Fleshcreep in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Aylesbury ...
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SLEEPING BEAUTY Pantomime Concludes Run at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is celebrating the success of Sleeping Beauty, the in-house produced pantomime with over 25 ...

Soap’s panto rich list – from EastEnders star paid six figures to Corrie villain cashing in on fame

A star-studded cast list of some of the biggest names in soap land will be laughing all the way to the bank this Christmas ...

Panto Rich list revealed as stars bank six-figure fortunes despite fans mocking career move

RADIO 2’s Scott Mills has earned £190,000 in panto — but TV fave Alison Hammond is still queen of the Christmas show pay ...
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British Pantomime Academy To Visit Schools

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. With trips to theatres hanging in the balance for many for this years panto ...