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‘Brings some cheer to dull January days’: PRESS PLAY HERE – Theatre Royal Stratford East (Online review)

In Cabaret, London theatre, Musicals, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by John Chapman25th January 2021Leave a Comment

Choose your own programme with some mini delights in and around the Theatre Royal Stratford East building thanks to Press Play Here.

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‘People can now have an audience for their work across the planet’: Mark Potter launches online company Crowd Pleaser Theatre

In Features, Interviews, Musicals, Online shows, Pantomimes, Plays, Quotes by Emma Clarendon13th January 2021Leave a Comment

Director Mark Potter chatted about his new online theatre company Crowd Pleaser Theatre.

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‘I wouldn’t count on us being safe until the summer at the earliest’: Mark Shenton shares his thoughts with a new daily blog for 2021

In Australia, Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Pantomimes, Plays, Quotes, Regional theatre by Mark Shenton3rd January 2021Leave a Comment

One of my new year resolutions — and one I intend to keep — is to revitalise this personal website ShentonStage as my primary editorial home this year.

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‘Both mocks & celebrates this most British of theatrical styles’: POTTED PANTO (Online review)

In Children's theatre, Comedy, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Plays, Reviews by John Chapman31st December 2020Leave a Comment

Potted Panto is a quick and jolly canter through Pantoland hosted by a couple of energetic and resourceful performers.

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‘Riotous fun from start to finish’: COVIDELLA & THE MASKED BALL – Stream.Theatre (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon31st December 2020Leave a Comment

Created by those involved and studying at the Musical Theatre Academy, Covidella & The Masked Ball really puts a quirky twist on the traditional story of Cinderella.

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‘Incredibly imaginative & energetic’: POTTED PANTO (Online review) ★★★★

In Comedy, London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Plays, Reviews by Kirsty Herrington28th December 2020Leave a Comment

With so many pantomimes on offer at this time of year it can be tough to choose which one to watch. Thankfully Potted Panto has come to the rescue with a show which takes you through seven pantomimes in just 70 minutes.

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‘The performances are wonderfully flamboyant’: RED RIDING HOOD – Hounslow (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon23rd December 2020Leave a Comment

Overall, this is a refreshing and entertaining take on the story of Red Riding Hood that provides families a way to still have fun and joy through pantomime this Christmas season.

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‘The perfect tonic to these darker times’: THE SNOW QUEEN – Ipswich (Online review) ★★★★

In Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Regional theatre, Reviews by Kirsty Herrington23rd December 2020Leave a Comment

Full of joy and imagination with some hilarious jokes and great music choices, The Snow Queen at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich is guaranteed to brighten your spirits this Christmas.

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‘Has all the good cheer you could want in a panto’: RAPUNZEL: THE PANTOMIME – Musselburgh (Online review) ★★★★★

In Online shows, Pantomimes, Regional theatre, Reviews, Scotland by Thom Dibdin22nd December 2020Leave a Comment

While a live audience is oxygen to panto performers, recorded Rapunzel at the Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh is a triumph, and placing the trials of 2020 the heart of this retelling of this well-loved tale makes perfect sense.

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‘Lively & sharp – with just a hint of cheekiness’: Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown – Charles Court Opera (Online review) ★★★★

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon20th December 2020Leave a Comment

Putting a hilarious twist on the story of Snow White and still allowing for audience participation, online pantomime Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown is a real joy to watch.

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‘Lively, funny show’: Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown – Charles Court Opera (Online review)

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by John Chapman17th December 2020Leave a Comment

The Charles Court Opera team, working at the King’s Head Theatre in Islington, presents Snow White In The Seven Months Of Lockdown.

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‘All out for some action & adventure’: FROSTBITE: WHO PINCHED MY MUFF – Garden Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Laura Kressly16th December 2020Leave a Comment

Despite the show only having a week’s run and now closed due to London’s descent into Tier 3, Frostbite: Who Pinched my Muff? deserves recognition.

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‘We’ll keep the blue gags flying here!’: PANTOLAND – London Palladium

In London theatre, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Libby Purves13th December 2020Leave a Comment

Not for the very youngest probably, but for the rest of us over-7s and our inner child Pantoland at the London Palladium is a proper, silly, defiant showbiz shot in the arm.

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‘A festival of filthy fun’: CINDERELLA : THE SOCIALLY DISTANCED BALL – Turbine Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Fairy Powered Productions9th December 2020Leave a Comment

Turbine Theatre’s adult panto Cinderella: The Socially Distanced Ball is a festival of filthy fun that you can’t help but love.

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NEWS: Hackney Empire announces 2021 Christmas panto Jack & the Beanstalk

In London theatre, Native, News, Pantomimes, Press Releases, Quotes by Press Releases9th December 2020

Hackney Empire today announced Jack and the Beanstalk, which was previously scheduled to open in December 2020, will now open in December 2021, marking the 22nd pantomime at the East End venue.

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‘Welcome home Dan & Jeff’: POTTED PANTO – Garrick Theatre ★★★★

In Comedy, London theatre, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Libby Purves7th December 2020Leave a Comment

They’re at it again. And in this dour year, crowned with the financially reckless renaissance of West End theatre, Dan and Jeff – Daniel Clarkson and Jeff Turner – are welcome home to the daytime West End with Potted Panto.

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‘A fun, festive frolic for the whole family’: THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK WHITTINGTON – Sleeping Trees (Online review)

In Children's theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by The Family Stage6th December 2020Leave a Comment

The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington is a fun, festive frolic for the whole family. So grab yourself a mince pie and kick off panto season in true 2020 style from the comfort of your sofa.

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‘Glorious, campy & traditional’: JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Online review

In Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Louise Penn5th December 2020Leave a Comment

A glorious, campy and traditional pantomime conceived and co-directed by Peter Duncan, Jack & the Beanstalk steams into Everyman cinemas/online from 4 December 2020 and Showcase cinemas from 11 December.

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‘A witty, fast-paced musical adventure’: THE LEGEND OF MOBY DICK WHITTINGTON – Sleeping Trees (Online review)

In Comedy, Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Liz Dyer2nd December 2020Leave a Comment

The Sleeping Trees’ The Legend of Moby Dick Whittington is a witty, fast-paced musical adventure that’s full of surprises and will have audiences of all ages joining in from (and possibly on, behind or under) their sofas.

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‘Perfect family entertainment’: JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Online review

In Online shows, Opinion, Pantomimes, Reviews by Emma Clarendon2nd December 2020Leave a Comment

Peter Duncan’s made for online audiences pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is filled with plenty of giggles and has plenty of imagination.

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