Writer: Alan McHugh Director: Bob Tomson Reviewer: John Roberts The Empire Theatre’s annual pantomime may have undergone a change of producer, but that doesn’t mean the largest Christmas show in Merseyside has lost any of its glimmer and shine, in fact this year’s offering of Cinderella starring Duncan James (Prince Charming) and Jodie Prenger (Fairy Godmother) still provides a winning ...
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Writer/Director: Phil Walker Reviewer: John Roberts Jack and the Beanstalk is only the second in-house production for the Charter Theatre following the success of last year's Sleeping Beauty. The theatre has once again brought comedian Phil Walker back to write, direct and star in this year's pantomime. If it all sounds a little “write the theme tune, sing the theme tune” ...
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Writer: Michael Harrison and Alan McHugh Director: Michael Harrison Reviewer: James Garrington It’s panto time in Birmingham and flying into the Hippodrome this year we have Aladdin. Everyone knows the story of course – the young man’s journey from rags to riches, evil being defeated and everyone living happily ever after. Popular though that story is, in many ways ...
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Director: Ed Curtis Choreographer: Stillie Dee Musical Director: James McCullagh Reviewer: Liza Kyle Panto Season is upon us once again and this time its Snow White’s turn to work her fairytale magic upon the audiences at the Alhambra Theatre. The majestic Alhambra, which is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, certainly pulls out the stops even before the crowds take ...
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