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Will an American attending the panto for the first time enjoy this British art form? Oh yes it will!

Fred Double plays Aladdin in Hackney Empire’s 2023 show (Steve Gregson) Family friend. Camp. The men are being dragged. As an American living in Britain, my knowledge of pantomime was quite limited when I went to the Hackney Empire to see Aladdin a few weeks ago. I walked away changed forever, feeling more British than… Read More »

The best pantos to book this Christmas: oh yes they are…

(SPOUSE) The Christmas season brings with it one of Britain’s greatest (and unique) art forms: pantomime. With a hiss of ladies and best boys, princesses, handsome princes and dastardly villains, a good panto is a must to raise the festive spirits. Following our pick of shows to book for kids, we have recommendations for London… Read More »