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Cast and Creatives Set For SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto in Catford
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Joy Productions has announced the return of their celebrated Panto partnership with Broadway Theatre, Catford unveiling the Principal Cast and Creative team for this year's much-anticipated pantomime Sleeping Beauty. 

Review: SISTERS OF MERSEY, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - Jul 15, 2024

Following the success of A Thong for Europe at Liverpool’s Royal Court in 2023, writer Jonathan Harvey and director Stephen Fletcher are back with another five star comedy hit - Sisters of Mersey.

Interview: 'It's A Complete One-Off': Writer Jonathan Harvey and Director Stephen Fletcher on SISTERS OF MERSEY at Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - Jun 26, 2024

Ahead of Sisters of Mersey opening at Liverpool’s Royal Court on July 5, Broadway World visited the rehearsal rooms and sat down with writer Jonathan Harvey and director Stephen Fletcher to find out more.

Jane McDonald & Julian Clary to Star in 2024 London Palladium Panto ROBIN HOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024

The London Palladium Pantomime will return to the West End for a ninth year, with a brand-new production of Robin Hood. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Newbury Corn Exchange
by Imogen Usherwood - Dec 1, 2023

Newbury's pantomime is an all-singing, all-dancing show that will keep viewers of all ages smiling and laughing throughout

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Panto at Corn Exchange Newbury
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

All new rehearsal photos have been released for this year’s pantomime at the Corn Exchange Newbury, Beauty and the Beast! Check out the photos here!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Panto Comes to Corn Exchange Newbury in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

Magic, mayhem and mystery lie ahead this Christmas in Beauty and the Beast, this year’s pantomime at the Corn Exchange Newbury. Learn more about the upcoming panto production here!

Louis Gaunt and Frances Mayli McCann Will Play Peter Pan and Wendy in the London Palladium Pantomime This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023

Further casting has been announced for The London Palladium Pantomime confirming that Louis Gaunt will return to the world-famous venue to play Peter Pan in this year's production and Frances Mayli McCann will join the cast as Wendy.

Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary Will Lead The Cast Of This Year's Palladium Pantomime PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2023

Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes has announced the return to the West End of The London Palladium Pantomime for an eighth year, with Jennifer Saunders and Julian Clary leading the cast in a brand new production of Peter Pan.

Su Pollard, Ian McKellen, and More Take Home UK Pantomime Association 2023 Pantomime Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) has announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s at a star-studded ceremony which took place at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End on the evening of Tuesday 11 April 2023.  

Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 2, 2023

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April. Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Here are this year's award winners!

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rob Madge, Clive Rowe, and Vernon Kay Among 2023 Pantomime Awards Nominees
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London’s West End, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 7pm, hosted by Christopher Biggins.  

The 2023 Olivier Award Nominations Are Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2023

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!

Photos: First Look at JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022

All new production photos have been released for Jack and the Beanstalk at The London Palladium. The panto plays from 10 December 2022 to 15 January 2023 this Christmas with a cast led by Dawn French, Julian Clary, Alexandra Burke, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, Louis Gaunt, Rob Madge and Natalie McQueen.  

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Corn Exchange Newbury's Christmas Pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2022

Corn Exchange Newbury has announced the cast for this year’s Christmas pantomime, following their Special Recognition for Innovation win and Best Pantomime (Digital) nomination for Cinderella at the Pantomime Awards 2022. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!

Review: STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Nov 1, 2022

The cast and creatives attached to this production of Strictly Ballroom the Musical are enough to make any Strictly Come Dancing fan salivate. Yet despite what should be a winning team, this production fails to find all the right moves.

Cast Announced For DICK WHITTINGTON at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022

Nottingham Playhouse has announced the complete cast for their eagerly awaited 2022 pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Cast Announced For SLEEPING BEAUTY Panto at The Gaiety
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022

See Sleeping Beauty at The Gaiety this Christmas and discover that there's nothing more powerful than a girl who trusts her own heart.

Belgrade Theatre Announces Casting For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

The Belgrade Theatre announces casting for Jack and the Beanstalk. This year, the Belgrade Theatre's legendary annual pantomime is back with a GIANT of a show, as Jack and the Beanstalk takes to the Main Stage from Weds 23 Nov – Sat 7 Jan.

Cast and Creatives Announced for Corn Exchange Newbury's Christmas Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

Matthew Cavendish (The Play That Goes Wrong, West End and Broadway;  Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, West End/Edinburgh) will give audiences plenty of opportunities to boo and hiss as he plays Fleshcreep, and Will Beckerleg (Madagascar, UK Tour; Summer Holiday, UK Tour) returns to the Corn Exchange as he steps into the role of Fairy Fabulous.