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Christmas in London: Pantomime round-up from West End to Hackney
National World - LocalTV
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15/11/2024
A guide to some of the best London pantos happening this festive period.
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London's pantomime season is one of the highlights of the festive calendar, offering
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a wide variety of shows for all ages. From classic fairy tales to fresh takes on familiar
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stories, here are some of the top pantomimes to catch in London this Christmas.
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Currently at Germain Street Theatre, Napoleon and Petit Pantomime is the latest holiday
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production from Charles Court Opera, known for their quirky and irreverent pantomimes.
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This year, they tackle the life of Napoleon in their signature style, packed with humour,
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wit and plenty of surprises.
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The iconic Robin Hood The Julian Cleary Show returns to the London Palladium for another
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Christmas season. Julian Cleary stars as the outlaw, bringing his cheeky humour to the
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role, while Jane MacDonald joins the cast as Maid Mariam. This production promises all
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the traditional panto fun, with Cleary's trademark comedy and plenty of festive sparkle.
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This year marks the 25th panto at Hackney Empire since it reopened as a theatre, and
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for most of those productions, 17 to be exact, Clive Rowe has been a central figure. In 2024,
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Rowe returns as director and as the beloved dame in Dick Whittington and His Cat. Expect
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a lively music-filled show full of laughs and Hackney Empire's unique charm.
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In recent years, the Royal Stratford East's Panto has been one of London's most unpredictable
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seasonal shows, with composer Robert Holman's electro-poppy songs a constant, but the writer
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changing annually, often to wild effect. This year, however, marks a return for Trish Cook,
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who has written some of the finest TRSE pantos of the last 20 years, including the Olivier-nominated
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Cinderella from 2008. This year, Pinocchio promises a fresh and exciting take on the
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classic tale, with Cook's trademark wit and sharp storytelling.
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The lyric Hammersmith panto mimes are known for their edgy, satirical take on the genre,
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and Aladdin this year is no exception. Last year's Cinderella was notably softer than
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previous years, and the 2024 production may follow suit, with director Nicolai Labarie
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returning alongside writer Sonia Jolali. Expect a blend sharp of humour and fresh perspectives
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in this updated version of the classic story.
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And finally, at Richmond Theatre, Beauty and the Beast is this year's family panto, with
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dame Maureen Lippmann and comedy magician Pete Furman as the big draws. The production
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has a glossy, polished feel, and while the story of Beauty and the Beast isn't traditionally
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a pantomime plot, expect the usual panto fun with a star-studded cast and plenty of comedic
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moments to delight audiences. For more What's On Stories this Christmas, head to LondonWorld.com.
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