theatre Cinderella at Hackney Empire - a Christmas present come early From a social climbing evil stepmother to dating app-swiping ugly stepsisters, this festive pantomime is a modern twist on the beloved classic By Julia Silverberg / 5 Dec 2025
theatre Mama Goose at Stratford East - a modern East End twist on the Christmas panto The nights may be longer and the days might be darker, but one perk of the bleak midwinter is the ushering in of pantomime season By Julia Silverberg / 1 Dec 2025
theatre A Hackney homecoming - actor Siobhan James returns to legendary venue for first lead role Celebrated actor Siobhan James is returning to her home borough this winter, assuming her first lead role in a pantomime By Julia Silverberg / 20 Nov 2025
stage Jack and the Beanstalk, Hackney Empire, review: hilariously silly and mischievous This year’s Hackney Empire pantomime reimagines Jack and the Beanstalk as a climate change fable By East End Review / 30 Nov 2015
stage Sleeping Booty! More panto records will be smashed as the the creators of the critically acclaimed Dick!, are back with yet another fithy and festive frolic.. The Evil Mangelina (Dusty O), is By East End Review / 10 Dec 2014
