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NEWS: EastEnders’ star Tameka Empson returns to Hackney Empire for 2oth anniversary panto Aladdin

In Children's theatre, London theatre, News, Pantomimes, Press Releases by Press Releases6th August 2018Leave a Comment

Hackney Empire has announced the return of Olivier Award-nominated actress, television star and comedian Tameka Empson (EastEnders, The Big Life, 3 Non Blondes) for its landmark 20th-anniversary pantomime from writer and director Susie McKenna this Christmas.

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NEWS: Dawn French makes her pantomime debut in Snow White at the London Palladium

In London theatre, Native, News, Pantomimes, Press Releases, Sticky by Press Releases28th April 2018Leave a Comment

Dawn French and Julian Clary will lead the cast of Snow White when Qdos Entertainment brings pantomime back to the West End for a third year, playing at the London Palladium from 8 December 2018 until 13 January 2019 and directed by Michael Harrison.

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NEWS: Hamilton scoops seven Olivier Awards with top honours for The Ferryman & National Theatre too

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Pantomimes, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky, Ticket recommendations by Press Releases8th April 2018Leave a Comment

New American musical Hamilton collected seven Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and The Ferryman went home with three prizes at the Olivier Awards 2018, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours announced tonight (Sunday 8 April 2018) at London’s Royal Albert Hall hosted by Catherine Tate.

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‘Well deserving of its place in the pantheon of culturally significant original musicals’: EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE – West End

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews, Ticket recommendations by Simon Parris24th January 2018Leave a Comment

A joyful celebration of the power of embracing what makes a person special, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre, London is one of the most exciting new British musicals in a long time.

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Pantomime season is nearly over, oh yes, it is! What were your Top 5 this year?

In Children's theatre, Features, Opinion, Pantomimes, Regional theatre by Helen McWilliams9th January 2018Leave a Comment

Choosing my top five favourites from amongst the pantomimes I had the great pleasure and privilege of watching has been really easy! Here they are…. oh yes, they are…. (I need to stop that).

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CINDERELLA – Liverpool ★★★★★

In Opinion, Pantomimes, Regional theatre, Reviews by Helen McWilliams3rd January 2018Leave a Comment

With a small cast of lead roles, an extremely able ensemble and a set to rival most of the pantomimes I’ve seen this season – it’s one to bag a ticket for if you can.

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SLEEPING BEAUTY – Rhyl ★★★★★

In Opinion, Pantomimes, Regional theatre, Reviews by Helen McWilliams3rd January 2018Leave a Comment

I’ve seen more than my fair share of Pantomimes this season – oh yes I have! I’m having a ball and I’ve liberally dished out the stars which have been richly deserved.

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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs (with Craig Revel Horwood) – Southampton

In Children's theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Pantomimes, Press Releases, Reviews by Caroline Hanks-Farmer30th December 2017Leave a Comment

The Chuckle Brothers were the perfect foil for Craig Revel-Horwood’s evil Queen Lucretia who was sexy, sultry, evil and really rather beautiful with a powerful singing voice.

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Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood (with Sandy Grigelis) – Stafford ★★★★★

In Children's theatre, Opinion, Pantomimes, Regional theatre, Reviews by Helen McWilliams29th December 2017Leave a Comment

It’s been a long time since I last saw Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood performed, and it was a very different incarnation to the Rock ‘N’ Roll version currently being staged at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre. This particular version has become one of my favourite pantomimes of the season!

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INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Sandy Grigelis

In Interviews, Pantomimes by Helen McWilliams24th December 2017Leave a Comment

‘I just love the festive season anyway, it’s something which doesn’t take itself too seriously – you know what you’re going to get with a pantomime.’

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