Written by Fraser Boyle & Ken Alexander Directed by Ken Alexander ★★★★ In Panto land, the realm of fairytale collides with vaudeville storytelling and glee – often taking shape as a classic Grimm tale or nursery rhyme. But where creative liberty is free, magic follows, and as part of The Gaiety's return to in-person performance, … Continue reading Jamie & The Unicorn: A Legend of a Panto! – The Gaiety
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Sleeping Beauty – King’s Theatre
Written by Alan McHugh Directed by Ed Curtis Choreography by Karen Martin ★★★★★ Sleeping for a thousand years sounds like quite the treat after the recent times we’ve faced, doesn’t it? And though the King’s Panto may have only rested its eyes for shy of two years, It feels an eternity since the audiences and … Continue reading Sleeping Beauty – King’s Theatre
Mother Goose – The Byre Theatre
Directed and Written by Gordon Barr Musical Direction by Stephen Roberts Dust off the tinsel, crack open the advocaat and expand those pipes – it’s Pantomime season. With a vast tradition within the community, The Byre Theatre may have changed a few hands, had a few facelifts and seen more people through its doors than … Continue reading Mother Goose – The Byre Theatre
Goldilocks & The Three Bears – King’s Theatre
Written by Allan Stewart & Alan McHugh Directed by Ed Curtis Musical Direction by Andy Pickering How on earth have we arrived at Panto season again? Nary a month ago it felt as though Beauty & The Beast was playing at The King’s Theatre in Edinburgh, and now with tremendously happy crowds, our trio returns to the … Continue reading Goldilocks & The Three Bears – King’s Theatre
An Evening with Elaine C. Smith – Festival Theatre
Warm-up Act by Johnny Mac There are a few things which capture the richness of Scottish culture, art and theatre quite like actress, comedian, and all-around character that is Elaine C. Smith. Scotland’s auntie, there’s no better way to spend an evening than in the company of an entertainer who is just that – family. … Continue reading An Evening with Elaine C. Smith – Festival Theatre