By Sally Churchward. Anyone who is at least a semi-regular attendee to the Mayflower Theatre’s pantomime will have come to know what to expect and this year’s delivers just that. It is a spectacular show, with tight performances, striking costumes, an impressive ensemble, a comedian and some big name...
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Review: Puss in Boots, Theatre Royal Winchester
By Martin Brisland. Theatre Royal Winchester has a traditional family panto that is as good as it gets. Puss in Boots has all the elements that make panto such a great traditional entertainment such as good versus evil, audience participation, humour and a fairytale ending. The story of a...
Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
By Sally Churchward. BANG!!!! The Mayflower Theatre’s panto is back with a bang – literally. Many audience members leapt out of their seats last night (17/12/24) when the show unexpectedly launched into a simulated peal of thunder, and we were off. There was no hanging around as we...
Review: Mother Goose, Theatre Royal Winchester
By Chris Richards. Theatre Royal Winchester have done it again! They cannot fail, they have the best traditional family pantomimes I’ve ever seen. Mother Goose is no exception. Before I say anymore, just go and book your tickets now, to make sure you get a seat! I’ll wait. Now...
Preview: FASAT Pantomime: Hail Caesar, Freemantle Community Centre, Southampton
The Freemantle and Shirley Amateur Theatrical Society’s pantomime this year is set way back in the past, in the times of the Roman’s invasion… in fact, in 55 BC (Before Covid!) The scene is set in the ‘Prologue’ by Lurkio Ludicrous, a poor downtrodden Roman slave. He will help...
Preview: Down the Rabbit Hole and Alice, A Musical Adventure in Wonderland, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Head to MAST, this Christmas, for a journey into Wonderland! MAST Mayflower Studios is transforming into Wonderland and spending Christmas with Alice and the White Rabbit, with something suitable for all ages. The Christmas Studio 1 production, which opens on Saturday 17 December, is Alice, A Musical Adventure in...
Preview: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Jason Donovan will lead the cast in Mayflower Theatre’s magical pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, which runs from Saturday 10 to Saturday 31 December. Jason will play the Evil Ringmaster, with Coronation Street and musical theatre star, Faye Brookes, playing the title role of Goldilocks. Sooty will play...
Preview: Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show, MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
The first-ever stage adaptation of hit CBeebies show, Hey Duggee, will be coming to the MAST Mayflower Studios from Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 December. Since bursting onto TV screens in 2014, the BBC Studios and Studio AKA creation has won six BAFTAs and is an international Emmy award-winning...