Christmas Panto's Cancelled? 'Oh No They're Not'
- Lynn Carratt
- Nov 13, 2020
- 2 min read
We all know it's been a bit of an abominale year and we're all looking forward to Christmas. But, due to Coronavirus restrictions, many theatres across the UK have had to close, and most of the traditional pantomimes have been rescheduled until 2021. Thankfully though we've put together a list of festive shows that are still taking place, albeit socially distanced.
Sleeping Beauty
Manchester Opera House
Starring Mancunian comedian Jason Manford, performer Billy Pearce, I'd Do Anything winner Jodie Prenger and former Corrie star Eric Potts. As a firm family favourite Sleeping Beauty promises to bring much need full and laughter to Christmas 2020.
From12th December - 3rd January at Manchester Opera House, Tickets from £13.00, for more details visit: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/sleeping-beauty/opera-house-manchester/
Jason Manford as Prince Charming. Image: Supplied
The Parking Lot Panto
No Theatre! No Problem! The good people at the Parking Lot Panto are touring the UK with the good old Cinderella tale, bringing the big stage right to your car. It might be different to the traditional Panto, but it still promises the perfect night out for all the family this Christmas.
From 2nd-30th December across the UK, Tickets from £48.00 per car, for more details visit: www.theparkinglotsocial.co.uk
The cast of Cinderella. Image: Supplied
A Christmas Carol
Dominion Theatre, London
Its former EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa's first foray into the West End, starring opposite Busted's Matt Willis and comedian Brian Conley, it may not be a pantomime, but this Dickens' tale promises to be a Christmas cracker.
From 7th December - 2nd January, at the Dominion Theatre, London, Tickets from £35, for more details visit: https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/a-christmas-carol-tickets
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The cast of A Christmas Carol. Image: Supplied
Pantoland at the Palladium, London
The Palladium's popular annual pantomime is back again this Christmas season with a stellar cast including the mighty Elaine Paige, the flamboyant Julian Clary, panto regulars Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot as well the Banjo brothers & Diversity and Charlie Stemp. Making their Palladium panto debuts will be Mobo award-winning Beverley Knight and West End sensation Jac Yarrow. It promises plenty of festive cheer, laughs, jokes and big show-stopping numbers. From 12th December - 3rd January, Tickets from £25, for more details visit:
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The cast of Pantoland. Image: Supplied
Adam Kay - Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas
Rose Theatre, Kingston
The Lowry, Manchester
Palace Theatre, London
From the bestselling author of This Is Going To Hurt, Adam Kay takes the stage in his one man show to give an hilarious peek inside the workings of a hospital ward at Christmas time. It is a love letter to all those NHS workers who spend their festive season on the front line.
From 21st December - 3rd January, Tickets from £20, for more details visit: https://www.adamkay.co.uk
Adam Kay performs at the Garrick Theatre. Image: Supplied
Potted Panto
Garrick Theatre, London
Fancy watching seven pantos in seventy minutes, well now you can at Potted Panto. Written by the exceptionally talented Daniel Clarkson, Jefferson Turner and Richard Hurst, the annual festive show returns to London's West End for its tenth anniversary. So, if you'd like to witness a 3D Cinderella, or rub Aladdin's lamp, then pop on down to enjoy plenty of madcap antics.
From 5th December - 10th January, Tickets from £20, for more details visit: https://seatplan.com/london/potted-panto/tickets/dec-2020/
Potted Panto playing at the Garrick Theatre. Image: Suppiled
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