The Big Issue

How the CBeebies Christmas panto became like Oasis for six-year-olds

For this year's CBeebies pantomime, the kids' TV institution staged Cinderella in Bradford – this year's city of culture.

'It's behind you!' How Britain goes wild for pantomimes during the holidays

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is ...
BBC

'We fundraised all year so our kids could experience a panto'

It's that time of year again when millions of people head to pantomimes to experience the bright lights, cheesy jokes and glamorous dames. A BBC investigation has found theatres are relying on these ...
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A mix of merriment, music and mayhem makes panto a beloved British holiday tradition

LONDON – Here’s a recipe as essential to Christmas in Britain as turkey, tinsel and mince pies. Mix a fairy-tale plot with topical references, slapstick, song, dance and double entendres. Drench in ...