Reviews of pantomimes from around the country. Note some reviews are submitted by the general public and as such the views do not represent those of Beercott Books, Pantomime! magazine or its employees.
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2024/25
The Festive Elves and the Shoemakers – Warwick Castle
The Festive Elves and the Shoemakers by Raise The Roof Theatre Co.Reviewed 8th November 2024 4/5 A festive treat and in a super cause! – catch it while you can. […]
2023/24
2024 Pantomime Awards
The 2024 Pantomime Awards – UK Pantomime AssociationReviewed 18 June 2024, G-Live. 5/5 A spectacular celebration of pantomime! What a show! The UK Pantomime Association put on a fantastic celebration […]
The Magic Bookmark – Touring
The Magic Bookmark featuring Mama G – Petite PantosReviewed 24 March 2024, Albany Theatre, Coventry. 5/5 A show full of magic and laughter. With a mix of storytelling, audience participation, […]
Cinderella – Stourbridge Town Hall
Cinderella by Mary Stevens Hospice Panto CompanyReviewed 9 February 2024 5/5 This Ball is full of sparkle! The Mary Stevens Hospice Pantomime Company have a reputation for putting on a […]
Dick Whittington – Priory Theatre, Kenilworth
Dick Whittington – Priory Theatre (Amateur)reviewed 21 December 2023 3/5 Dick Whittington lost his way a little. We get to see some great amateur pantomimes, and the Priory panto is […]
Jack and the Beanstalk – Barrington Theatre
Jack and the Beanstalk – Voulez-Vouz productionsReviewed 16th December 4/5 A traditional production with some sterling performances. Jack and the Beanstalk at the Barrington Theatre may not have the jaw-dropping […]
Snow White – Weymouth Pavillion
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – Enchanted EntertainmentReviewed 16th December 5/5 This Snow White is full of Gems! If you want full blown panto magic without relying on lavish […]
Aladdin – Lighthouse Poole
Aladdin by Lighthouse PooleReviewed 10 December 2023 5/5 This Aladdin is full of magic! It is great to see Aladdin still firmly on the map this year, and The Lighthouse […]
Robin Hood – Campus West
Robin Hood by Campus WestReviewed 9 December 2023 5/5 This Robin Hood hits the target! Robin Hood is a difficult story for a pantomime, but Campus West in Welwyn Garden […]
2022/2023
Peter Pan – Stourbridge Town Hall
Peter Pan by Mary Stevens HospiceReviewed 17th February 2023 5/5 In the words of a popular TV dance show judge – FAB-U-LOUS! Having never seen a pantomime version of peter […]
Aladdin – Crewe Lyceum
Aladdin by Imagine TheatreReviewed 30th December 2022 5/5 If you are looking for a panto full of energy, then Aladdin at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe could be just the […]
Snow White – New Wimbledon Theatre
Snow White by Crossroads PantomimesIndependent review by Emily Moran on 21st December 2022 5/5 I went to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the New Wimbledon Theatre and […]
Cinderella – Princess Theatre, Clacton
Cinderella by Anton Benson ProductionsIndependent review by Stuart Torn on 17th December 2022 5/5 Watching Cinderella at the Princes Theatre in Clacton was a delight. I went there last year […]
Pantoland – pantoonline.com
4/5 Pantoland is the latest offering from Peter Duncan and Jack Be Nimble Ltd via www.pantoonline.co.uk. Peter, TV presenter, actor, panto dame, and former Chief Scout, launched the website during […]