But wearing heels for the first time as Nanny Tess Tickle had taken him out of his comfort zone. "When you see me tottering ...

After pantomime dame Joe Meloy fell ill before a performance, the show seemed destined to be cancelled. But in true theatre fashion, the phrase "the show must go on" was put into action as senior ...

It was a gag about a packet of crisps in a Southend pantomime that inspired seven-year-old Damian Williams to get into showbusiness. Now, after 252 wigs, 200 pairs of sparkly Doc Marten boots and ...

"It's behind you!" is ringing around the theatre aisles, so it must be time for pantomime actors to take to the stage in one of Christmas's most important roles – the dame. Over-the-top, camp and ...

An audience packed with 80 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides is the ultimate test for a pantomime cast - but the Holybourne Theatre succeeded with Beauty and The Beast.

Joe, who has been involved with the panto for 34 years, took his final bow earlier this month as he leaves the show behind ...

Newport-based amateur dramatics group Nova Pantomime is preparing for a swashbuckling two-weekend run of its 2026 pantomime.

A trip to the pantomime is a Christmas tradition but they also lift the January gloom and run later in the year ...