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. Small ...

Known as Harlequinades, Rich’s plays were an early form of pantomime. The stories involved lovers, magic, chases and acrobatics, with Harlequin using his ‘slapstick’ to hit scenery ...

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Gyles looks at its roots in commedia dell'arte and Victorian music hall and joins in with scene painting, slapstick and the making of a pantomime dame. With contributions from panto veterans ...

Islington’s favourite panto is about to get naughty! Join us for a wild ride on Jack’s beanstalk in this scandalous Adults Only version of our fabulous family show, complete with extra special guest ...