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Gregor Reid Interview for Some Enchanted Evening Strap in and prepare to be blown away by the EMTO's newest concert

'Strap in and prepare to be blown away!'

Ahead of performing at @richmondtheatre.bsky.social and #GrandOperaHouseYork, we sat down with Gregor Reid from The EMTO to discuss Some Enchanted Evening.

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Jack and the Beanstalk | Buxton Opera House Pantomime season is upon us once more – in other words, it is time for loud audience participation and plenty of festive cheer. Buxton Opera House’s pantomime this year is Jack and the Beanstalk, a cl...

★★★☆☆ (3*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at Buxton Opera House

“…a real gift, full of joy and infectious laughter…”

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Sleeping Beauty | Storyhouse Chester Sleeping Beauty is a traditional tale which is told countless times over the festive period. However, the Storyhouse in Chester has given this iteration, which is a Storyhouse Original, a complete mak...

★★★☆☆ (3*) for Sleeping Beauty at the Storyhouse in Chester

“…the incredible talent of the cast more than makes a visit to the Storyhouse in Chester worthwhile.”

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★★★★★ (5*) for Ball and Boe at the Soho Theatre

“Anyone attending should expect an amazing night of comedy, filled with some of the best comedic character acting and plenty of show tunes!”

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Little Foxes | Young Vic ‘There are people who eat the earth and eat all the people on it. Then there are people who stand around and watch them eat it.’The year is 1900, and the Hubbards are a prominent family in Alabama. Bu...

★★★★★ (5*) for Little Foxes at the Young Vic

“The perfect marriage of a twisted story of treason, a beautiful cast and incredible sets and lights, brought to life an overall thrilling production.”

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Little Shop of Horrors | Sheffield Crucible Who knew a musical about a giant man-eating plant from outer space could prove such a cult classic, always providing plenty of intrigue and humour? This new production directed by Amy Hodge, though fl...

★★★☆☆ (3*) for Little Shop of Horrors at Sheffield Crucible

“And though not every choice made sense artistically, it still made for an enormously entertaining evening that encapsulates the overriding tone and humour…”

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★★★★☆ (4*) for Nutcracker in Havana

“Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana has certainly shown a world unlike any other.”

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Cinderella | Kings Head Theatre Cinderella comes to North London’s Kings Head Theatre this Christmas in a pantomime which throws a number of unexpected twists into the classic story, while also providing the usual panto laughs. In w...

★★★★☆ (4*) for Cinderella at the Kings Head Theatre

“Packed with laughs and star performances, Cinderella is sure to make a splash in Islington this Christmas.”

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Miracle On 34th Street | HOME Miracle On 34th Street is a festive family favourite which is enjoyed by many at this time of year, although it has admittedly passed me by in its entirety. Meredith Wilson’s classic tale has been adapted into a musical for HOME’s Christmas offering this Yuletide season.Similar to the film’s original plot, Susan (Karis), is introduced to us as someone who doesn’t believe in Santa due to her upbringing by work-orientated guardian Dorris (Jessica Joslin). Fast forward to Macy’s Department Store’s

★★☆☆☆ (2*) for Miracle On 34th Street at HOME

“For a story about using imagination to revel in the wonder of Santa Claus and Christmas, Miracle On 34th Street fails to live up to the reputation of the Christmas classic.”

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A Christmas Carol | The Lowry A Christmas Carol is evidently one of the greatest Christmas stories, with countless adaptations and reimaginings giving very different takes on the tale over the festive period. Hope Mill Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, however, stays true to Charles Dickens’ original, but breathes new life and new perspective to the story.With a book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Ahrens, the story takes a female perspective as we meet Evelina Scrooge, and through the vis

★★★★★ (5*) for A Christmas Carol at The Lowry

“The magic of theatre is the true spirit of this production with A Christmas Carol being a festive treat for all the family.”

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Jack and The Beanstalk | New Wimbledon Theatre FE FI FO FUM, New Wimbledon's Panto is number one! It's the most wonderful time of the year, a time where we come together and share the magic of the British institution that is pantomime. This years ...

★★★★★ (5*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at New Wimbledon Theatre

“FE FI FO FUM, New Wimbledon's Panto is number one!”

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Tinderella | Hope Mill Theatre Take a tried and tested pantomime formula, throw in a healthy dollop of innuendo, profanity and filth, and a couple of cheeky drag queens, mix it all together, and you get Leonard Hatter and Pedro El ...

★★★★☆ (4*) for Tinderella at the Hope Mill Theatre

“This is a panto like you’ve never seen before; and trust me, this isn’t a show to which you’ll want to bring your kids!”

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Peter Pan | Phoenix Theatre TuckShop’s Peter Pan is saucy and riotous - a lot to swallow but well worth it! *wink wink*This very adult and very silly pantomime is a chaotically good time. Not for the prudish or faint of heart -...

★★★★★ (5*) for Peter Pan at the Phoenix Theatre

“...saucy and riotous - a lot to swallow but well worth it! *wink wink*”

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Pirates Love Underpants | Leicester Curve Pirates Love Underpants, which is based on the children's book of the same name by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, is an entertaining, engaging and energetic show that will delight younger audiences. Ad...

★★★★☆ (4*) for Pirates Love Underpants at the Leicester Curve

“… a wonderful theatrical experience for children, that emphasises the magic of theatre.”

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The Red | Original Theatre Online The Red, which is written by Marcus Brigstocke and directed by Charlotte Peters, is a fascinating conversation between father and son about alcohol addiction. Brigstocke creates a compelling conversat...

★★★★☆ (4*) for The Red (Original Theatre Online)

“…a compelling conversation that will have the audience on tenterhooks.”

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Jack and the Beanstalk | Venue Cymru Tis the season - the season of gathering your nearest and dearest and losing yourself in the magic of pantomime. This year's festive offering at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno is Jack and the Beanstalk,...

★★★★☆ (4*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at Venue Cymru

“…bound to leave audiences feeling full of beans on the lead up to Christmas!”

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Potted Panto | Wilton's Music Hall Nothing says Christmas quite like a pantomime. Love it or hate it, if you grew up in the UK, you have probably sat through at least one, booing villains, ducking to avoid a faceful of water and scream...

★★★★★ (5*) for Potted Panto at Wilton’s Music Hall

“A treat for any panto lover, and a great fun way to pack all the classic pantomime plots into one evening, Potted Panto is a perfect night out this festive season.”

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Come From Away | The Lowry Come From Away, which is a musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is currently embarking on a UK and Ireland tour after an acclaimed run in London's West End. As the festive season approaches, the message of the importance of community and looking after each other in this life-affirming and joyous musical is more prominent than ever. Come From Away tells the remarkable, true story of how 7,000 passengers were welcomed to the town of Gander for five days after planes being diverted there in the

★★★★★ (5*) for Come From Away at The Lowry

“From the very first note to the final bow, Come From Away serves as a prominent reminder of the importance of kindness…”

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Homo Alone | The Other Palace Studios ‘KEVIIIIIIN!’Remember that sound? It’s the all-too familiar screech of Kate McAlister when she realises her 8 year-old bébé is home alone in another country. Well, fear not Home Alone enthusiasts, Jodie Prenger and Bobby Delaney have a treat for you! A word of advice though, the beloved classic may be more flamboyant than you remember it to be: the McAllister family were granted a bit of a makeover, and they’re taking all favourites out of thecloset to make it happen.Bringing to you a parody lik

★★★★★ (5*) for Homo Alone at The Other Palace Studio

“Bringing to you a parody like no other, Prenger and Delaney blur all the lines and remove all limits to create a new take on the classic holiday film.”

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The Various Methods of Escape | Bread and Roses Theatre Can things go back to ‘normal’ when a kidnapped child returns to their home? The Various Methods of Escape, which is written by Amber Spooner and directed by Liviu Monsted, explores this question. In addition to this, this Australian play also attempts to get inside the mind of the kidnapper, with the ambition of exploring how society should understand such atrocities.After 12 years of incarceration, Grace is finally rescued and returned to her home. However, this home doesn't give her a sense o

★★★☆☆ (3*) for The Various Methods of Escape at the Bread and Roses Theatre

“Despite the strong emotions expressed, the plot is somewhat fragmented…”

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The Borrowers | Hull Truck Theatre Set at Christmas in East Yorkshire during the 1940s Blitz, The Borrowers is a family-friendly musical following the Clock family, who live under the floorboards in a rural house in East Yorkshire. Arrietty Clock is adventurous spirit and can’t wait to go out borrowing and find freedom and fresh air away from the floorboards she’s always known. Her Dad, Pod, borrows from the humans above, using their findings to furnish their home and to get food for the family. When Arrietty hits her teenage yea

★★★★☆ (4*) for The Borrowers at Hull Truck Theatre

“…is a perfect introduction to theatre for the whole family and makes a lovely change to the traditional pantomime at Christmas, yet is still full of humour, joy, and festive spirit!”

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It's a Wonderful Life | Royal Court Liverpool Studios OLD FRUIT JAR PRODUCTIONS’ It’s A Wonderful Life is adapted from the film of the same name - a deeply moving and heartfelt story of a beloved man losing heart and hope at Christmas. He is saved, in part, by Clarence - his guardian angel - and in part by his love for his family, his friends, and the people he impacted throughout his selfless – and wonderful - life. The film paints a picture of a community touched by George’s kindness, as he struggles against the self-serving, capitalist villain M

★★★★☆ (4*) for It’s a Wonderful Life at Royal Court Liverpool Studios

“This is what live theatre can do: take a story that is already magical and moving, and turn it into something shared and - wonderfully – alive.”

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Sleeping Beauty | Theatre Severn Each year pantomimes across the country have to think of new creative ways to draw in audiences, making it harder and harder to top the last. One thing’s for sure, Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn have a winning formula led by writer and producer Paul Hendry, whose 13th year of pantomime at the venue is Sleeping Beauty.The fairytale of Sleeping Beauty tells the story of Princess Aurora (Lauren Lane) who is cursed by the evil Carabosse (Gemma Sutton). She is to sleep for a hundred years if her finger

★★★★★ (5*) for Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Severn

“Shrewsbury is extremely lucky to have a performance of this calibre in town, as it is something you would expect of a larger regional theatre.”

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | St Helens Theatre Royal Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs at the St Helens Theatre Royal is a fun and exciting remake of the classic story that everyone knows and loves. The show follows the story of Snow White (Chantelle Morgan) as she tries to find true love whilst avoiding the evil schemes of her Step Mother, Queen Latisha (Maureen Nolan). With the help of her friend Muddles (Lewis Devine) and Nurse Nelly (Richard Aucott), Snow sings and dances her way to the heart of the Prince (Emrhys Cooper). This production of Sno

★★★★★ (5*) for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at St Helens Theatre Royal

“…a fantastic embodiment of everything a good pantomime should include... this show truly has something to cater for everyone.”

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The Christmas Thing | Seven Dials Playhouse The Christmas Thing is a hilarious and heartwarming show—and a much-welcome alternative to the Christmas pantos. This show, created by the company Mr. Thing, is all about Christmas and you. Us. The St...

★★★★★ (5*) for The Christmas Thing at the Seven Dials Playhouse

“…a hilarious and heartwarming show—and a much-welcome alternative to the Christmas pantos.”

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Robin Hood | Yvonne Arnaud It’s that time of year again (oh yes it is!). The time when adults and children alike join together in the theatre for the last time this year. Every year, this magical tradition brings classic fairytales and turns them into whacky and chaotic performances, which bring the spirit of Christmas alive. This year, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford turned to the tale of Robin of Locksley, more commonly known as Robin Hood.Pantomimes in the UK have a long-standing tradition of bringing audience p

★★★★☆ (4*) for Robin Hood at the Yvonne Arnaud

“Yvonne Arnaud theatre has delivered yet another classic performance, and this year’s theme is ‘perfect imperfection.’”

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Liverpool Playhouse The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been delighting audiences around the world for years. The stage show debuted in 1973, with an approximate audience of thirty five million people seeing the show on stage since. It’s hard to find a person who hasn’t seen the show or the popular 1975 movie starring Richard O’Brien.Now onto the plot. Let’s be honest, if you’re going to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the plot, then you’re not doing Rocky Horror right. If you are, however, interested in the pl

★★★★☆ (4*) The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Liverpool Playhouse

“…fun, immersive party-like atmosphere which is a night at the theatre like no other.”

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Aladdin | York Theatre Royal Aladdin is set in York and follows the titular character. Aladdin, who is the son of Dame Dolly, the owner of a joke shop down The Shambles, falls in love with Princess Jasmine, and thankfully, she falls in love with him too. However, Aladdin is sent on a mission to get the lamp by Ivan Tobebooed, resulting in his and his family’s lives changing quite substantially. Of course, it ends with the perfect happy ending, as all pantomimes should.The cast comprised of some recurring faces at York Theat

★★★☆☆ (3*) for Aladdin at York Theatre Royal

“…a very family-friendly show, mainly focused on younger audience members. Whilst it will be perfect for many families, it misses the mark for those not attending with children.”

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