Disappointed theatregoers are leaving Catherine Tate's Sleeping Beauty panto at the London Palladium, calling it a crude 'smutfest' despite ticket prices up to £220. Read the full story and reviews.
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones has presented his final show of 2025 ahead of a Christmas break. He and Helen Skelton will return on January 5. Read the full story here.
Olympic legend Eddie the Eagle opens up on his latest challenge: starring in a Christmas pantomime. Discover his journey from the 1988 Calgary slopes to the stage.
BBC Morning Live's Gethin Jones announces his TV return this Friday, 19 December, for the show's last broadcast before its Christmas break. Get the full update on his panto run and schedule.
As pantomime season hits its peak, UK actors reveal the exhausting, explosive and often painful reality behind the magic, from pyrotechnic accidents to severe chafing and on-stage breakdowns.
Helen Flanagan launched a furious Instagram attack on ex Scott Sinclair for missing their son's school play. The actress was seen stony-faced at her Liverpool pantomime.
Britain's Got Talent 2008 winner George Sampson shows off a dramatic new look for panto season, 17 years after his iconic victory as a 14-year-old dancer. See his transformation.
The Lyric Hammersmith's pantomime reboot of Jack and the Beanstalk earns 4 stars as a sharp satire of rigid academy schools and Ofsted culture. On stage until 4 January 2026.
Actor Nigel Havers made an early exit from Channel 4's Sunday Brunch to perform in the London Palladium pantomime. Discover his festive stage secrets and viewer reactions here.
Our review of Cinderella at Kingston's Rose Theatre finds a witty, modern panto with rapping mice and a magical microwave, running until 4 January. Discover the show's heartfelt core.
Our curated guide to the week's best-reviewed culture, from a damning Sean Combs documentary on Netflix to Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or-winning film. Discover what to watch, read, and listen to.
Dundee Rep's 2025 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, delivers a hilarious and inventive modern twist on the classic tale. Discover why this show is a must-see festive hit.
Newcastle United defender Dan Burn records voice role for Genie in Aladdin pantomime at Blyth's Phoenix Theatre this Christmas. Tickets selling fast.
Chickenshed's festive show RED features a cast of 800, celebrating diversity on stage. Discover how this inclusive theatre is redefining Christmas pantomime in London.
Discover the top theatre productions streaming in December, from the VAT-busting 'A Jaffa Cake Musical' to rock 'n' roll pantos and John C Reilly's vaudeville act. Perfect for festive viewing.
Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills reveals he must avoid festive treats to fit his pantomime costume, as he stars in Jack And The Beanstalk with Strictly's La Voix. Discover his backstage dilemma.
Tributes pour in for Clive Borrow, the amateur actor who performed in 76 shows for Cottenham Theatre Workshop and brought joy as a pantomime dame for decades.
Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland embraces pantomime in new festive film Tinsel Town, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Yorkshire filming and epic fights with Danny Dyer. Streaming from December 5th.
X Factor's Honey G returns to the stage, trading rap for panto as a wicked step-sister in Cinderella. Discover her incredible body transformation and new-found confidence. Don't miss her festive performances!
From catastrophic theatre productions to disastrous TV shows, discover the cultural offerings that earned the dreaded zero-star review and why critics are calling for better standards.
Exclusive: BBC faces internal crisis as Strictly professional accused of breaching contract by signing for rival pantomime during live shows, sparking 'sabotage' allegations and backstage fury.
Discover the exclusive club of television shows, films and performances that received The Guardian's ultimate critical condemnation - the elusive zero-star review.
From Mick Herron's atmospheric adaptation to Florence Welch's triumphant return, UK stages sizzled with unforgettable performances this week. Discover which shows had critics and audiences raving.
Former Coronation Street actress Katie McGlynn and EastEnders star Max Bowden are trading soap drama for fairy tale magic as they join this year's spectacular Cinderella pantomime production.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn swaps Westminster for the West End as he joins the cast of a North London pantomime this festive season, marking an unexpected career turn for the veteran politician.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn swaps political battles for theatrical performance in Islington pantomime, drawing cheers and controversy in equal measure.
Actor and comedian Steve Coogan breaks his silence on being unfairly characterised in the Horizon IT scandal coverage, claiming media forces are attempting to ruin his reputation.
From explosive feminist punk to euphoric dance anthems, discover the week's must-hear albums that are setting the music scene alight. Our comprehensive review covers everything from Riot Women's raw energy to Sunlight's uplifting beats.
Discover this year's most spectacular Christmas theatre lineup across Britain, featuring revolutionary hip-hop Dickens, Royal Shakespeare Company magic, and family-friendly spectaculars.
EastEnders legend Shane Richie, famed for his role as Alfie Moon, is set to temporarily depart the BBC One soap. The actor is taking a short break to star in a Christmas pantomime, with his character's exit storyline kept tightly under wraps. Get the full