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The star-studded London Palladium pantomime starring Catherine Tate and Nigel Havers faces backlash for 'crude' content, prompting a parental advisory notice. Read the mixed reviews.
As pantomime season hits full swing, UK actors reveal the explosive, painful and hilarious reality behind the magic – from pyrotechnic accidents to mid-air breakdowns.
A thoughtful Windrush-themed take on Dick Whittington at Catford's Broadway Theatre is entertaining but lacks the oomph of London's top pantos. Runs until 31 Dec 2025.
Chris Bush and Roni Neale's modern Cinderella at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, blends rap, a magical microwave & heartfelt songs. Runs until 4 January. Discover the festive twist.
The Hackney Empire's 2025 Cinderella pantomime delivers festive fun without its iconic dame Clive Rowe on stage. Read our review of this classy, family-friendly show running until 31 December.
A family-friendly Christmas pantomime in Richmond starring drag queen Tania LeCoq has sparked fury among fringe Conservatives. Critics say they've forgotten a 200-year-old British tradition.
Discover the top theatre shows streaming this month, including the hilarious 'A Jaffa Cake Musical' revisiting a famous VAT dispute, rock pantos, and John C Reilly's vaudeville act. Start streaming now!
Discover Fraser Boyle's innovative Aladdin pantomime at Ayr's Gaiety Theatre. A rags-to-riches tale with a subversive twist, running until 4 January. Book your tickets now!
Read our review of Mama Goose, the boisterous satirical panto at Theatre Royal Stratford East featuring Elon Musk as a villain. On until 3 January.
Remembering Clive Borrow, Cottenham's amateur theatre icon who performed in 76 shows and directed 26 productions. Discover his remarkable legacy in Cambridgeshire arts.
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland embraces pantomime in new festive film Tinsel Town, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Yorkshire filming with Rebel Wilson and Danny Dyer. Premieres December 5 on Sky Cinema.
Read our review of the Lyric Hammersmith's brilliantly inventive 2025 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, relocating the classic tale to a strict London academy. Book your tickets now!
Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Ian McKellen bring star power to Islington's first panto in 20 years, 'Wicked Witches'. Discover the show's inclusive twist and festive fun.
Discover Sonia Jalaly's fresh take on Jack and the Beanstalk at Lyric Hammersmith featuring a sinister computer giant and brilliant performances. Running until 4 January.
Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Ian McKellen's surprise cameos in a London panto have dramatically increased ticket sales, highlighting how celebrity involvement supports local theatre.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the London Palladium panto stars Julian Clary and Catherine Tate in Sleeping Beauty from 6 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026. Book your tickets now for this legendary festive show!
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Explore the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and their impact on modern society. Learn more now.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jenna Ortega are leading a generational shift as young celebrities reclaim control from photographers and media. Discover how Gen Z is transforming celebrity culture.
The adrenaline-fuelled celebrity edition of Race Across the World has launched with four famous duos embarking on an epic journey from Southeast Asia, promising tears, tension and unforgettable moments.
Discover London's most daring Christmas entertainment with our guide to adults-only shows, from risqué pantomimes to comedy that pushes boundaries.
Get ready for the sequins and sparkles as Strictly Come Dancing confirms its spectacular return to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this autumn - dates, rumours and what to expect from the glitziest weekend in the dancing calendar.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is swapping politics for pantomime, set to appear in a local Islington production of The Wizard of Oz this Christmas season.
Islington residents express frustration as local shops display pantomime outfits months before Christmas, questioning the premature commercialisation of seasonal traditions.