Back in 2015 we had planned to take Hawklad to the theatre to see Panto. Many countries don’t do Panto so here is a short Yorkshire Guide to it.

Panto runs at many theatres across the country over Christmas and New Year. Silly, family musical comedies based on Fairy Tales. Each Panto tends to have at least one almost semi famous TV star, one kinda local celebrity and a group of actors, with a few just starting on their careers. Cheesy jokes, slapstick action, catchy songs, big sets, great costumes and really over the top acting. Much audience participation, compulsory booing of the pantomime villain and shouts of ‘it’s behind you’. Some really unfortunate parent always gets singled out for much social embarrassment.

It’s still hugely popular in the UK.

Roll back the clock and in 2015 Hawklad’s mum wasn’t well which stopped us going. Our world changed in 2016 so no panto. Years passed without panto, then COVID.

But finally in December 2023, many years late and WE got to PANTO. Better late than never…… in York’s old Theatre Royal.

Hawklad absolutely loved it. Muppet Dad thankfully avoided being the unfortunate Dad picked on throughout the 2 hours show. Yes it was a truly wonderful, enjoyable family show. That good that tonight we are already booking tickets for next years Panto which is going to be Aladdin..… It took too many years but now we can’t wait to keep up this new tradition.

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  4. We visited England when I was 10. It was Christmas time, and my aunt took us to a Panto. My little sister got to go on stage and they gave her a doll. Unforgettable experience.

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  7. Oh, this is so wonderful to hear that you both managed to make it to the show again after so many years. How exciting this must have been for both of you for different reasons. So happy for you! And next year you are going to see Aladdin… how cool is that!!!!

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  8. Thanks for sharing Gary. I had never heard of this before. I love that theatre–looks really old-fashioned. I can picture operas being performed back in the 1800s. Sounds like a lot of fun. Glad you both enjoyed it so much.

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