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Princess Kate Hailed as the "Savior of the Royal Family" by Actor Who Ignored Her "Warning" About X-Rated Anecdote

"She put her finger up and said, 'If you tell anyone that story…'"

Marie Claire · Dec 27, 2025

‘The first time I’d seen fart jokes that were actually funny’: comedians on their cultural awakenings

In a bumper version of our regular feature, three comics at this year’s festival – Richard Herring, Desiree Burch and Kiell Smith-Bynoe – share the cultural moments that changed their lives for ever

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025

Dick Whittington and His Cat review – the rats have no chance in merry panto

It won’t win prizes for originality, but the joyful ensemble spirit of Clive Rowe’s show will keep the kids happy

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024

It’s ahead of you! 25 festive UK shows to book for Christmas

An AI Pinocchio, Scrooge on the Cornish coast and a scouse Dick Whittington are just some of the season’s theatrical treats

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

Princess Anne’s ‘panto’ hat and more become Twitter’s coronation stars

The contribution of Prince Louis to the day did not go unnoticed by social media users either

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023

Dr Ranj to join the cast of Dick Whittington at Nottingham's Theatre Royal

He will join Shane Ritchie on stage

Nottingham Post · Apr 28, 2023

Former Coronation Street actor 'thrilled' at award nomination for pantomime show

The production of Snow White is one of five shows vying to by announced the best in the UK.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Beamish Museum to launch panto in January and here's how to book

Dick Whittington will be running in the 1950s Welfare Hall of the County Durham museum during weekends from January 7-29

Chronicle Live · Dec 31, 2022

Biggest celebrities starring in pantos across UK this year - with some surprising names

Oh yes we did! As Christmas draws closer and Pantomime season is in full swing, we have put together a long list of the shows starring some of the nations favourite celebrities, from West End regulars to Strictly stars, find them all here!

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

We go to the Christmas panto at Nottingham Playhouse and find it the perfect escapism

No matter your mood, this year's Playhouse panto will put a smile on your face. It will run until January 14 next year with performances available online and in person

Nottingham Post · Dec 5, 2022