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Reviews
Look Behind You by Daniel Wain. The Tabard Theatre, 2 Bath Road, Chiswick, London W4 to 03 February 2024. 3***: William Russell.
“Backstage Pantomine.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
Goldilocks & The Three Bears,Theatre Royal Plymouth until 13 Jan 2024. 4****: Cormac Richards.
“Colourful, fun and refreshingly different.”
Jack and the Beanstalk, The Bull Hotel, Bridport – (touring). 4****: Cormac Richards.
“A pocket-sized panto for everyone.”
Sleeping Beauty, until 01 January 2024, Exeter Corn Exchange. 2**: Cormac Richards.
“An enthusiastic cast can’t revive a dire script.”
Dick Whittington By Alan McHugh. Additional material by Paul Merton. Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ to 07 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“Paul Merton is a magnificent dame in a first rate pantomime.”
Photo Credit: Craig Sugden.
Oh No It Isn’t by Luke Adamson. The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 to 06 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“A splendid Christmas show – Oh, yes it is.”
Photo Credit:Davor @ The Ocular Creative.
Sleeping Beauty takes a Prick by Jon Bradfield &Martin Harper. Songs by Jon Bradfield. Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers Street, London WC2 to 13 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“For those who like adult pantomimes – if not, stay home.”
Photo Credit: Oli Sones.
Odyssey – a pantomime by John Savournin & David Eaton. Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 to 31 December 2023. 5*****: William Russell.
“Possibly the best Charles Court Opera Company pantomime ever!.”
Photo Credit: Alex Brenner.
Cinderella – book by Vikki Stone. The Lyric, King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 to 06 January 2024. 4****: William Russell.
“An audience pleasing pantomime.”
Photo Credit : Manuel Harlan.
Tickle, Tinkle, Boys in the Buff & Love is Blue – Edinburgh Festival Fringe at C Arts, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 - four shows individually or in pairs. 4****: William Russell.
Some fabulous four stars shows from the Fringe.