There is something incredibly nostalgic about the pantomime - and for many families, it's become a bit of a tradition to go every year. After a bit of absence due to Covid, it feels wonderful to be back in theatres in person and able to watch performances offline.
It's perfectly timed as we could all do with a bit of a laugh at the minute or a bit of escapism after a tough year. It's difficult to stay in a bad mood after watching a performance, no matter how awful the weather is outside.
So on a cold, completely random Monday evening, we went to see Nottingham Playhouse's new production of Dick Whittington. The legendary story follows Dick Whittington as he battles the evil rat king to become Major of London while falling in love with the beautiful Alice.
