North West

Beauty and the Beast – The Atkinson, Southport

KD Productions have been bringing Southport’s professional pantomime for the past three years. This year the traditional tale of Beauty…

2 weeks ago

Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show – Aviva Studios

For families looking for an alternative production this festive season, Aviva Studios has the European premiere of Circa and Aardman’s…

3 weeks ago

Cinderella – The Brindley

Last year I was invited to review my first ever pantomime at The Brindley in association with New Pantomime Productions…

4 weeks ago

Flint Street Nativity – St Hilda’s Church

They say never work with children or animals! Well, as you can imagine, directing a nativity performed by a class…

4 weeks ago

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch – The Lowry

Unfortunate splashes back onto the stage with all the camp, chaos and deliciously wicked sparkle you could hope for. Directed…

4 weeks ago

Beauty and the Beast – Storyhouse

The festive season has returned and Storyhouse have treated us to a spectacular original version of Beauty and the Beast,…

4 weeks ago

Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Altrincham Garrick’s ethos of offering ‘something for everyone’ was certainly present tonight as I caught a mid-week performance of their…

4 weeks ago

Sleeping Beauty – Floral Pavilion

As we enter the theatre, a giant replica of the infamous spinning wheel dominates the auditorium, instantly setting the tone…

4 weeks ago

Cinderella – Epstein Theatre

Panto has returned to the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool. This year’s offering is Cinderella by Regal Entertainment who also have…

4 weeks ago

Robin Hood – Opera House, Manchester

It’s pantomime season once again, that magical time of year when theatres fill with laughter, music, mischief, and festive cheer.…

4 weeks ago