Windrush-themed Dick Whittington panto reviewed
A thoughtful Windrush-themed take on Dick Whittington at Catford's Broadway Theatre is entertaining but lacks the oomph of London's top pantos. Runs until 31 Dec 2025.
A thoughtful Windrush-themed take on Dick Whittington at Catford's Broadway Theatre is entertaining but lacks the oomph of London's top pantos. Runs until 31 Dec 2025.
Lina Piroli, 93, died after a 'frightening' wait for a bed in Whittington Hospital A&E. Coroner warns of systemic NHS delays detrimental to elderly care.
Chris Bush and Roni Neale's modern Cinderella at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, blends rap, a magical microwave & heartfelt songs. Runs until 4 January. Discover the festive twist.
The Hackney Empire's 2025 Cinderella pantomime delivers festive fun without its iconic dame Clive Rowe on stage. Read our review of this classy, family-friendly show running until 31 December.
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A family-friendly Christmas pantomime in Richmond starring drag queen Tania LeCoq has sparked fury among fringe Conservatives. Critics say they've forgotten a 200-year-old British tradition.
Discover the top theatre shows streaming this month, including the hilarious 'A Jaffa Cake Musical' revisiting a famous VAT dispute, rock pantos, and John C Reilly's vaudeville act. Start streaming now!
Discover Fraser Boyle's innovative Aladdin pantomime at Ayr's Gaiety Theatre. A rags-to-riches tale with a subversive twist, running until 4 January. Book your tickets now!
Read our review of Mama Goose, the boisterous satirical panto at Theatre Royal Stratford East featuring Elon Musk as a villain. On until 3 January.
Remembering Clive Borrow, Cottenham's amateur theatre icon who performed in 76 shows and directed 26 productions. Discover his remarkable legacy in Cambridgeshire arts.
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland embraces pantomime in new festive film Tinsel Town, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Yorkshire filming with Rebel Wilson and Danny Dyer. Premieres December 5 on Sky Cinema.
Read our review of the Lyric Hammersmith's brilliantly inventive 2025 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, relocating the classic tale to a strict London academy. Book your tickets now!
Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Ian McKellen bring star power to Islington's first panto in 20 years, 'Wicked Witches'. Discover the show's inclusive twist and festive fun.
Discover Sonia Jalaly's fresh take on Jack and the Beanstalk at Lyric Hammersmith featuring a sinister computer giant and brilliant performances. Running until 4 January.
Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Ian McKellen's surprise cameos in a London panto have dramatically increased ticket sales, highlighting how celebrity involvement supports local theatre.
Washington's political establishment gathered at the National Cathedral for Dick Cheney's funeral, highlighting his complex legacy from war on terror to Trump opposition. Read the full analysis.
Washington DC witnessed a powerful display of bipartisan respect at Dick Cheney's funeral, while notable figures like Donald Trump were conspicuously absent. Discover the political dynamics at play.
Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke reveals he was approached to play James Bond in the 1960s but declined due to concerns about his British accent. Discover the untold story.
Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan's classic recordings were unavailable for 40 years. Now a fan-led campaign has raised £92,000 to restore his musical legacy and challenge rights ownership.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the London Palladium panto stars Julian Clary and Catherine Tate in Sleeping Beauty from 6 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026. Book your tickets now for this legendary festive show!
Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke reveals he was offered James Bond role but turned it down because of his criticised British accent. Read the full story.
The Caribbean island of Curaçao, with a population of just 156,000, has become the smallest country ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup after a tense draw in Jamaica. Discover their incredible football fairytale.
A retrospective examination of Dick Cheney's controversial vice presidency reveals how he reshaped American politics and expanded executive power in the post-9/11 era.
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney delivers blistering condemnation of Donald Trump, warning of 'grave danger' to democracy and revealing unprecedented Republican concerns ahead of 2024 election.
New analysis reveals how Dick Cheney's aggressive counter-terrorism policies during the Bush administration inadvertently created the political conditions that enabled Trump's rise to power.
A comprehensive look at the controversial life and legacy of Dick Cheney, the former US Vice President whose influence reshaped American politics and foreign policy for generations.
Two decades after the Iraq invasion, Dick Cheney's controversial legacy continues to polarise America. Explore the enduring impact of his advocacy for war and aggressive interrogation techniques.
Former US Vice President Dick Cheney's death marks the passing of one of America's most influential and controversial political figures, whose policies reshaped global security and sparked enduring debates about executive power.
Dick Cheney, the influential and polarising former US vice president who shaped George W. Bush's administration and oversaw the response to 9/11, has died aged 81.
The political world mourns the passing of Dick Cheney, the influential and often divisive former Vice President whose career spanned decades and shaped American foreign policy.