Christmas pantomimes in London
Even in 2020, Christmas in London without a pantomime. Oh no it wouldn't...
It's safe to say that Christmas 2020 will not go down as the merriest one London has ever seen: most of the major seasonal pantomimes confirmed their cancellation back in the summer. However: that’s not to say there will be nothing. The National Theatre will be staging a socially distanced ‘Dick Whittington’ that will be only the second panto in its history. And there are rumours of more shows to come. Stay tuned.
Pantomimes in central London
Dick Whittington
Most Christmases, the National Theatre leaves panto to other venues. But this is obviously not going to be most Christmases…
Pantoland
It’s been rumoured for a while and here we are: the London Palladium’s annual panto is back on, with regular stars Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot all present and correct, alongside first-time returnees Ashley Banjo & Diversity and Charlie Stemp, and debutants Beverley Knight and Jac Yarrow.
Potted Panto
'Potted Panto' returns for 2020 in a socially distanced run at the Garrick Theatre.
London theatre shows that are still happening
Must see shows, still happening
It’s been a tough year for London’s theatres. However, many are now reopening with socially-distanced productions.