Potted Panto heads to the Garrick
London theatre news: Wednesday 7 October 2020
London West End - Panto
Panto WILL return this year in the guise of Potted Panto - due at the West End's Garrick Theatre from 5 December.
Image courtesy Garrick Theatre
You'd be forgiven for thinking that panto had faded into oblivion this year since we've heard of so many cancellations around the country as well as from many of the capital's venues too.
But the gloomy trend is being bucked at least at the Garrick Theatre as double Olivier nominees (and former CBBC TV presenters) Dan and Jeff return for a 10th anniversary festive season of Potted Panto.
The show, written by Daniel Clarkson, Jefferson Turner and Richard Hurst, will run for a much-needed festive season at the Garrick Theatre from Saturday 5 December until Sunday 10 January, 2021.
Photo by Geraint Lewis
Daniel Clarkson said ...
"So excited to be able to bring Pantomime to London this Christmas.
Just a few Covid challenges to solve, how will we wake up Sleeping Beauty?
How can the seven dwarves bubble together with the six-person rule?
How will Jack be able to sell daisy the cow when her bottom has to be socially distanced 1 metre away from her head!
But you better believe we will have this figured out by December 5.
Oh yes we will!"
Producer James Seabright said ...
"I'm delighted to be working with Nica Burns and her brilliant team at Nimax Theatres to bring Dan and Jeff's wonderfully funny show 'Potted Panto' back to the West End, offering London's families the chance to enjoy seven classic pantomime stories in 70 minutes.
We've reduced ticket prices since our last season at the Garrick Theatre to make this festive treat as affordable as possible - after all, everyone needs a good laugh this Christmas!"
Tickets are now on sale (link below).
Show listing information
Synopsis
7 classic pantomimes in 70 hilarious minutes!
Double Olivier nominees Dan and Jeff return for a tenth anniversary festive season of Potted Panto, hot on the heels of their world tour and Las Vegas residency of Harry Potter parody Potted Potter.
In a madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime, our dastardly double act dash from rubbing Aladdin's lamp to roaming the golden streets of Dick Whittington's London and making sure that Cinderella gets to the Ball.
It's all unmissable fun, whether you're six or 106.
Cast
Daniel Clarkson
Jefferson Turner
with
Jacob Jackson
Charlotte Payne
Creatives
Director: Richard Hurst
Designer: Simon Scullion, Nicky Bunch
Lighting: Tim Mascall
Sound: Tom Lishman, Leigh Davies
Production: James Seabright
Venue
London
WC2H 0HH
Dates
From: Saturday 5 December 2020
Closes: Sunday 10 January 2021
Tickets
Standard:
From £20
Family ticket £70.00 for 4
Links
Show website
ActDrop full listing for Potted Panto
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