Will Pantomimes Go Ahead?

Pantomime producers have been left fearing the worst but planning for the best, following Thursday's coronavirus tiers government announcement. Theatres in tier three areas will not be able to reopen when lockdown ends on 2 December, unless they are moved into tier two after a review on 16 December.

Are pantomimes going ahead this year?

Here's a joyous news story no other country in the world is going to appreciate in quite the same way: UK pantomimes will be happening in 2021. Panto is a Christmas tradition that people just don't get outside of UK waters.

Can pantomimes go ahead in Tier 3?

Producers and venues in Tier Three are currently deciding whether to continue with their production, postpone it or move to online-only. Just because a pantomime may currently be in Tier 3 does not necessarily mean it will be cancelled.