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February 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Ahead of performing at @richmondtheatre.bsky.social and #GrandOperaHouseYork, we sat down with Gregor Reid from The EMTO to discuss Some Enchanted Evening.

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February 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
★★★☆☆ (3*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at Buxton Opera House

“…a real gift, full of joy and infectious laughter…”

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Jack and the Beanstalk | Buxton Opera House
Pantomime season is upon us once more – in other words, it is time for loud audience participation and plenty of festive cheer. Buxton Opera House’s pantomime this year is Jack and the Beanstalk, a cl...
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December 16, 2024 at 1:51 PM
★★★☆☆ (3*) for Sleeping Beauty at the Storyhouse in Chester

“…the incredible talent of the cast more than makes a visit to the Storyhouse in Chester worthwhile.”

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Sleeping Beauty | Storyhouse Chester
Sleeping Beauty is a traditional tale which is told countless times over the festive period. However, the Storyhouse in Chester has given this iteration, which is a Storyhouse Original, a complete mak...
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December 16, 2024 at 1:50 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Ball and Boe at the Soho Theatre

“Anyone attending should expect an amazing night of comedy, filled with some of the best comedic character acting and plenty of show tunes!”

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Ball and Boe | Soho Theatre
Comedy titans John Kearns and Adam Riches have teamed up for their new show, Ball and Boe – playing for only fourteen nights only at Soho Theatre. The show has specifically been kept under wraps to en...
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December 16, 2024 at 1:32 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Little Foxes at the Young Vic

“The perfect marriage of a twisted story of treason, a beautiful cast and incredible sets and lights, brought to life an overall thrilling production.”

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Little Foxes | Young Vic
‘There are people who eat the earth and eat all the people on it. Then there are people who stand around and watch them eat it.’The year is 1900, and the Hubbards are a prominent family in Alabama. Bu...
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December 15, 2024 at 1:20 PM
★★★☆☆ (3*) for Little Shop of Horrors at Sheffield Crucible

“And though not every choice made sense artistically, it still made for an enormously entertaining evening that encapsulates the overriding tone and humour…”

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Little Shop of Horrors | Sheffield Crucible
Who knew a musical about a giant man-eating plant from outer space could prove such a cult classic, always providing plenty of intrigue and humour? This new production directed by Amy Hodge, though fl...
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December 15, 2024 at 10:13 AM
★★★★☆ (4*) for Nutcracker in Havana

“Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana has certainly shown a world unlike any other.”

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Nutcracker in Havana | Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
Speaking of ballets for Christmas, the first one that comes to mind is often The Nutcracker. After many different versions of The Nutcracker by major dance companies, Carlos Acosta has carried out a b...
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December 15, 2024 at 10:06 AM
★★★★☆ (4*) for Cinderella at the Kings Head Theatre

“Packed with laughs and star performances, Cinderella is sure to make a splash in Islington this Christmas.”

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Cinderella | Kings Head Theatre
Cinderella comes to North London’s Kings Head Theatre this Christmas in a pantomime which throws a number of unexpected twists into the classic story, while also providing the usual panto laughs. In w...
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December 14, 2024 at 5:45 PM
★★☆☆☆ (2*) for Miracle On 34th Street at HOME

“For a story about using imagination to revel in the wonder of Santa Claus and Christmas, Miracle On 34th Street fails to live up to the reputation of the Christmas classic.”

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Miracle On 34th Street | HOME
Miracle On 34th Street is a festive family favourite which is enjoyed by many at this time of year, although it has admittedly passed me by in its entirety. Meredith Wilson’s classic tale has been adapted into a musical for HOME’s Christmas offering this Yuletide season.Similar to the film’s original plot, Susan (Karis), is introduced to us as someone who doesn’t believe in Santa due to her upbringing by work-orientated guardian Dorris (Jessica Joslin). Fast forward to Macy’s Department Store’s
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December 14, 2024 at 5:18 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for A Christmas Carol at The Lowry

“The magic of theatre is the true spirit of this production with A Christmas Carol being a festive treat for all the family.”

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A Christmas Carol | The Lowry
A Christmas Carol is evidently one of the greatest Christmas stories, with countless adaptations and reimaginings giving very different takes on the tale over the festive period. Hope Mill Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, however, stays true to Charles Dickens’ original, but breathes new life and new perspective to the story.With a book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Ahrens, the story takes a female perspective as we meet Evelina Scrooge, and through the vis
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December 14, 2024 at 5:17 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at New Wimbledon Theatre

“FE FI FO FUM, New Wimbledon's Panto is number one!”

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Jack and The Beanstalk | New Wimbledon Theatre
FE FI FO FUM, New Wimbledon's Panto is number one! It's the most wonderful time of the year, a time where we come together and share the magic of the British institution that is pantomime. This years ...
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December 12, 2024 at 12:51 PM
★★★★☆ (4*) for Tinderella at the Hope Mill Theatre

“This is a panto like you’ve never seen before; and trust me, this isn’t a show to which you’ll want to bring your kids!”

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Tinderella | Hope Mill Theatre
Take a tried and tested pantomime formula, throw in a healthy dollop of innuendo, profanity and filth, and a couple of cheeky drag queens, mix it all together, and you get Leonard Hatter and Pedro El ...
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December 11, 2024 at 1:31 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Peter Pan at the Phoenix Theatre

“...saucy and riotous - a lot to swallow but well worth it! *wink wink*”

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Peter Pan | Phoenix Theatre
TuckShop’s Peter Pan is saucy and riotous - a lot to swallow but well worth it! *wink wink*This very adult and very silly pantomime is a chaotically good time. Not for the prudish or faint of heart -...
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December 11, 2024 at 1:20 PM
★★★★☆ (4*) for Pirates Love Underpants at the Leicester Curve

“… a wonderful theatrical experience for children, that emphasises the magic of theatre.”

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Pirates Love Underpants | Leicester Curve
Pirates Love Underpants, which is based on the children's book of the same name by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, is an entertaining, engaging and energetic show that will delight younger audiences. Ad...
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December 9, 2024 at 10:41 PM
★★★★☆ (4*) for The Red (Original Theatre Online)

“…a compelling conversation that will have the audience on tenterhooks.”

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The Red | Original Theatre Online
The Red, which is written by Marcus Brigstocke and directed by Charlotte Peters, is a fascinating conversation between father and son about alcohol addiction. Brigstocke creates a compelling conversat...
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December 9, 2024 at 10:40 PM
★★★★☆ (4*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at Venue Cymru

“…bound to leave audiences feeling full of beans on the lead up to Christmas!”

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Jack and the Beanstalk | Venue Cymru
Tis the season - the season of gathering your nearest and dearest and losing yourself in the magic of pantomime. This year's festive offering at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno is Jack and the Beanstalk,...
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December 9, 2024 at 10:28 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Potted Panto at Wilton’s Music Hall

“A treat for any panto lover, and a great fun way to pack all the classic pantomime plots into one evening, Potted Panto is a perfect night out this festive season.”

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Potted Panto | Wilton's Music Hall
Nothing says Christmas quite like a pantomime. Love it or hate it, if you grew up in the UK, you have probably sat through at least one, booing villains, ducking to avoid a faceful of water and scream...
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December 9, 2024 at 10:02 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Come From Away at The Lowry

“From the very first note to the final bow, Come From Away serves as a prominent reminder of the importance of kindness…”

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Come From Away | The Lowry
Come From Away, which is a musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is currently embarking on a UK and Ireland tour after an acclaimed run in London's West End. As the festive season approaches, the message of the importance of community and looking after each other in this life-affirming and joyous musical is more prominent than ever. Come From Away tells the remarkable, true story of how 7,000 passengers were welcomed to the town of Gander for five days after planes being diverted there in the
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December 8, 2024 at 10:55 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Homo Alone at The Other Palace Studio

“Bringing to you a parody like no other, Prenger and Delaney blur all the lines and remove all limits to create a new take on the classic holiday film.”

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Homo Alone | The Other Palace Studios
‘KEVIIIIIIN!’Remember that sound? It’s the all-too familiar screech of Kate McAlister when she realises her 8 year-old bébé is home alone in another country. Well, fear not Home Alone enthusiasts, Jodie Prenger and Bobby Delaney have a treat for you! A word of advice though, the beloved classic may be more flamboyant than you remember it to be: the McAllister family were granted a bit of a makeover, and they’re taking all favourites out of thecloset to make it happen.Bringing to you a parody lik
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December 8, 2024 at 10:06 PM
★★★★☆ (4*) for The Borrowers at Hull Truck Theatre

“…is a perfect introduction to theatre for the whole family and makes a lovely change to the traditional pantomime at Christmas, yet is still full of humour, joy, and festive spirit!”

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The Borrowers | Hull Truck Theatre
Set at Christmas in East Yorkshire during the 1940s Blitz, The Borrowers is a family-friendly musical following the Clock family, who live under the floorboards in a rural house in East Yorkshire. Arrietty Clock is adventurous spirit and can’t wait to go out borrowing and find freedom and fresh air away from the floorboards she’s always known. Her Dad, Pod, borrows from the humans above, using their findings to furnish their home and to get food for the family. When Arrietty hits her teenage yea
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December 8, 2024 at 2:28 PM
★★★★☆ (4*) for It’s a Wonderful Life at Royal Court Liverpool Studios

“This is what live theatre can do: take a story that is already magical and moving, and turn it into something shared and - wonderfully – alive.”

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It's a Wonderful Life | Royal Court Liverpool Studios
OLD FRUIT JAR PRODUCTIONS’ It’s A Wonderful Life is adapted from the film of the same name - a deeply moving and heartfelt story of a beloved man losing heart and hope at Christmas. He is saved, in part, by Clarence - his guardian angel - and in part by his love for his family, his friends, and the people he impacted throughout his selfless – and wonderful - life. The film paints a picture of a community touched by George’s kindness, as he struggles against the self-serving, capitalist villain M
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December 7, 2024 at 7:25 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Severn

“Shrewsbury is extremely lucky to have a performance of this calibre in town, as it is something you would expect of a larger regional theatre.”

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Sleeping Beauty | Theatre Severn
Each year pantomimes across the country have to think of new creative ways to draw in audiences, making it harder and harder to top the last. One thing’s for sure, Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn have a winning formula led by writer and producer Paul Hendry, whose 13th year of pantomime at the venue is Sleeping Beauty.The fairytale of Sleeping Beauty tells the story of Princess Aurora (Lauren Lane) who is cursed by the evil Carabosse (Gemma Sutton). She is to sleep for a hundred years if her finger
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December 7, 2024 at 7:20 PM
★★★★★ (5*) for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at St Helens Theatre Royal

“…a fantastic embodiment of everything a good pantomime should include... this show truly has something to cater for everyone.”

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | St Helens Theatre Royal
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs at the St Helens Theatre Royal is a fun and exciting remake of the classic story that everyone knows and loves. The show follows the story of Snow White (Chantelle Morgan) as she tries to find true love whilst avoiding the evil schemes of her Step Mother, Queen Latisha (Maureen Nolan). With the help of her friend Muddles (Lewis Devine) and Nurse Nelly (Richard Aucott), Snow sings and dances her way to the heart of the Prince (Emrhys Cooper). This production of Sno
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December 7, 2024 at 6:52 PM