Oh no it isn’t….oh sure it’s! It’s been introduced that this yr’s London Palladium pantomime will likely be Cinderella.
The Palladium Panto is a yearly staple and can happen between Saturday December 5, 2026 – Sunday January 10, 2027. This yr’s extravaganza will characteristic none apart from comedy legends Daybreak French and Jennifer Saunders. They are going to be reuniting on the West Finish stage for the primary time in 17 years because the wickedly hilarious Ugly Sisters.
Becoming a member of them will likely be Palladium Panto veterans Julian Clary as The Fairy Godfather, Nigel Havers as King Charmer, Paul Zerdin as Zerdini, and Rob Madge as Sequins. They are going to star alongside Dex Lee as Prince Charming and Hope Dawe as Cinderella.
Talking about their reunion, French and Saunders mentioned: “We have now wished to play the Ugly Sisters for thus a few years it feels that is the fulfilment of a dream – a dream our hearts made. Be careful. It gained’t be fairly.”
Directed by Michael Harrison for Crossroads Pantomimes, Cinderella will characteristic set design by Mark Walters, costumes by Hugh Durrant, Teresa Nalton and Mike Coltman, choreography by Karen Bruce, lighting by Ben Cracknell, sound by Matt Peploe and music by George Dyer.
Michael Harrison mentioned: “Final yr’s manufacturing of Sleeping Magnificence broke all information on the London Palladium. We at all times wish to increase the bar for our unimaginable panto audiences every year, so I’m completely delighted that Daybreak French and Jennifer Saunders will likely be starring on this yr’s Cinderella. Having two of the nation’s most beloved comedy icons collectively on the Palladium stage is extremely thrilling. Their legendary chemistry and razor-sharp humour will make this a very particular expertise for audiences.”
Tickets for the Palladium Panto go on common sale from April 2, however followers can join presale which begins on March 31.
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