Is there going to be a pantomime at the London Palladium this year?

The London Palladium pantomime will return once more! Pantoland at the Palladium, which was originally programmed last Christmas but had its run cut short by restrictions, will play at the venue from 4 December 2021 to 9 January 2022.

What is panto in London?

Modern pantomime includes songs, gags, slapstick comedy and dancing. It employs gender-crossing actors and combines topical humour with a story more or less based on a well-known fairy tale, fable or folk tale.

Are there any pantomimes this year?

Of its 14 scheduled shows, Aladdin at the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl, Beauty and the Beast at Falkirk Town Hall, Aladdin at the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock, Beauty and the Beast at the Hexagon in Reading and Aladdin at Rotherham Civic Theatre will all be reprogrammed for 2021, equating to over a third of the …

Who is in the pantomime at the London Palladium?

The home of pantomime will welcome back Palladium panto favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot as well as the return of some past stars of the Palladium’s festive treat including West End sensations Jac Yarrow and Sophie Isaacs.

Is The Palladium panto Cancelled?

Latest Update – Monday 14 December 2020 Further to the Government’s announcement of London entering Tier 3 of the Covid-19 Winter Plan, we are left with no choice but to cancel performances from Wednesday 16 December, forcing the sad, untimely, closure of Pantoland at The Palladium.

How long is Pantoland at The Palladium?

2 hr 15 min
Running Time: 2 hr 15 min (approx.)

What is the most popular pantomime?

Cinderella is one of the most well-known pantomimes in the world and is based on a traditional fairytale of the ‘rags to riches’ story of an orphaned girl living with her stepmother and evil stepsisters.

Why is pantomime so popular?

The panto we know and love today – with its slapstick humour and audience participation – has its roots in Italian street theatre of the commedia dell’arte in the 16th Century. It was Rich’s Harelquinades that developed the pantomime traditions of slapstick, chases, speed and transformations.

Is there a panto in 2020?

2020 definitely wasn’t the year we all expected with pantos as we know it being cancelled. Booooooooo! But fear not, Panto 2021 is going to bigger and better than ever with shows already scheduled at theatres up and down the country!

Is Phantom of the Opera closing in London?

Phantom of the Opera, London’s second-longest-running musical, has been forced to close permanently on the West End, the show’s producer has announced. He had previously announced that all his shows in London would return no earlier than 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit theatres.

How long is the panto at the Palladium?

Is the London Palladium still open?

As we reopen at full capacity from 19th July, these key protocols will remain in place….Musicals & Tours.

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