Pantomimes2 Aug 2026Building panto sets in heatwave is 'quite surreal'For writers, directors and set builders, festive season preparations go on throughout the year.2 Aug 202624 Apr 2026Joe McElderry 'thrilled' with national panto awardThe South Shields singer wins for his role as the Spirit of the Ring in Aladdin in Newcastle.24 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Oh yes he is! Nigel Harman is best panto baddieThe actor wins best villain at the Pantomime Awards for his role in Jack and the Beanstalk.20 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Theatre says national award is 'greatest honour'Wolverhampton Grand Theatre wins national award for best large‑scale pantomime.20 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Has Gareth Gates found his pantomime Belle?17 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Auditions to find Gareth Gates' pantomime co-star Beauty & The Beast is being staged on a pier this Christmas and producers want a local to play Belle.14 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Tributes to actor who championed small theatresShakespearean actor Desmond Barrit, who has died aged 81, is remembered as a "giant of a man".5 Apr 202618 Mar 2026Amateur dramatics group to restart village pantoLynsey Farmworth and Louise Farmer are to direct Rapunzel at Great Ouseburn village hall.18 Mar 202613 Mar 2026City's pantomime nominated for three UK awardsThe Grand's production of Sleeping Beauty is nominated at the UK Pantomime Awards.13 Mar 2026...
