I mean, I know they've added Elaine Paige to the cast now but I was a bit surprised by how many men there were with only one woman announced initially. It's a valid observation. They have both Yarrow and Stemp, so maybe they're going to bring back some other leading ladies from previous years but they aren't big enough "names" to be in the initial press release?
Actually neither Stemp or Yarrow are conventional leading men. Stemp is basically a dancer and Yarrow very young. In fact I would think neither one would work with Beverly age wise. But its Julian's panto so no matter.
Actually neither Stemp or Yarrow are conventional leading men. Stemp is basically a dancer and Yarrow very young. In fact I would think neither one would work with Beverly age wise. But its Julian's panto so no matter.
I don't mean that they'd be playing opposite Beverly Knight per se, as it seems she is taking on a sort of "fairy godmother" role, I just meant that they are fairly big names now in terms of London musical theatre, perhaps bigger names than the young "princess" types who may also be on board for this production. The "princess" girls may not be well known enough to have been announced initially but will still be very much present in the cast.
Although for a panto I'd call both Stemp and Yarrow perfectly conventional leading men incidentally. Certainly just as, if not more conventional than the boyband/soapstar types playing leads in Panto up and down the country. Not to mention the fact that they are/were both the leading men of their respective West End shows.
Actually neither Stemp or Yarrow are conventional leading men. Stemp is basically a dancer and Yarrow very young. In fact I would think neither one would work with Beverly age wise. But its Julian's panto so no matter.
I don't mean that they'd be playing opposite Beverly Knight per se, as it seems she is taking on a sort of "fairy godmother" role, I just meant that they are fairly big names now in terms of London musical theatre, perhaps bigger names than the young "princess" types who may also be on board for this production. The "princess" girls may not be well known enough to have been announced initially but will still be very much present in the cast.
Although for a panto I'd call both Stemp and Yarrow perfectly conventional leading men incidentally. Certainly just as, if not more conventional than the boyband/soapstar types playing leads in Panto up and down the country. Not to mention the fact that they are/were both the leading men of their respective West End shows.
I mean she could play a fairy godmother to them as they already have a wicked witch. But I do not think she could be a love interest to Jaq or Charlie and she will sing both of them off the stage. My opinion,
Interview in the Times with Julian Clary and the producer of Palladium panto. It says that they will have to tell 200 People a night that they can't go due to reduced capacity. I'm keeping everything crossed as I have Les Mis on the Friday and panto the next night.
Interview in the Times with Julian Clary and the producer of Palladium panto. It says that they will have to tell 200 People a night that they can't go due to reduced capacity. I'm keeping everything crossed as I have Les Mis on the Friday and panto the next night.
That's concerning. I hope they find a fair way to sort this, other than the easy solution (cancelling the single tickets).
Interview in the Times with Julian Clary and the producer of Palladium panto. It says that they will have to tell 200 People a night that they can't go due to reduced capacity. I'm keeping everything crossed as I have Les Mis on the Friday and panto the next night.
That's concerning. I hope they find a fair way to sort this, other than the easy solution (cancelling the single tickets).
There's no fair way really is there? I'm meant to be doing this and Les Mis same day and will just be devestated if they get cancelled. Have the cheapest (slip) seats for Les Mis so an easy target i'm sure, and cheaper upper circle seats for this.
First booked first served? Ask for volunteers who no longer want the tickets? There's no way to make it right.
I guess from that they are looking where people live and if in tier 3 will take those people out first. This may apply to other shows such as Les Mis too as they seem to be saying you should not be going to theatre in tier 2 if you are in tier 3. This is what the regulations do say though.
A message from Qdos Entertainment, the producers of Pantoland at The Palladium Dear Michael,
As I am sure you are aware, the Government’s new Covid-19 Winter Plan has placed a maximum capacity of 1,000 guests on indoor entertainment venues. This update to the previous guidance around social distancing within theatres will, unfortunately, impact performances of Pantoland at The Palladium, starting Saturday 12 December.
To meet the new Government requirements, we are left with no choice but to reduce the size of the audience for each performance. I am very sorry to say that this means your seats will no longer be available and, unfortunately, we have had to cancel and refund your booking. We understand how disappointing this will be and are very sorry for all the inconvenience it may cause. Please allow 7-10 days for your refund to be processed.
The wider impact of the new restrictions mean we anticipate that some extra tickets for Pantoland at The Palladium may become available, if other customers can no longer attend. As soon as any returns are processed, we will ensure they are available through the LW Theatres website so please check back regularly for any return tickets.
Once again, we are extremely sorry that you will not, at this point, be able to join us for Pantoland at The Palladium. We very much hope to welcome you back to pantomime at The London Palladium another time and wish you and your families a safe and happy Christmas.
That's what I've been told is happening, think it's the easiest way for them according to the friend who emailed me about all the hassle. Fingers crossed they're wrong and you still get to go
I've also just been booted out. (Single seat grand circle 12th December matinee). I then realised I hadn't had a rebooking for my cancelled performance of "Everyone is talking about Jamie" so phoned Nimax and am going to attend the reopening of that instead.
Now I just need to avoid picking up a cough or a temperature before then!
But the elitism is shocking. They could at least have done some kind of raffle system.
I bet a lot of people who are losing out are the ones who booked swiftly and snapped up the cheaper seats. I’ve already rebooked les mis and made my peace there but this one still hurts.
I would have thought the whole idea of having the 50% capacity was that it was evenly spread to get the most benefit out of the spacing! What do I know?!!
I went to my first panto since I was a child (a very long time ago) and my first panto at the Palladium last night. And oh what a great night out, just what I needed. I am not going to give too much away so as not to spoil it for those of you who are due to see it. However this year there is no actual panto, its a kind of "best of". Production values were amazing considering its only a 3 week run with wonderful costumes, sets and effects. Great cast but it really is the Julian Clarey show. The man had the audience in the palm of his hand from beginning to end, and his costumes, well! I honestly don't think I have laughed so much in years and there is one number "The twelve days of Christmas" when I was actually crying with laughter. Cheered me up no end.
2nd visit to the Palladium since reopening and I think they organized it very well. The stalls are great now as they have taken rows of seats out so there is so much more legroom. It was a bit of a free for all inside the theatre itself but the staff made sure everyone kept their masks on and had all the exits open at the end. One difference I noted from when I went to see Songs for a New World is that they were serving drinks at your seat. So had staff walking around taking orders and paying on card readers then bring the drinks to you in bags. But last night they didn't do any of that and you went to the bar to buy your drinks. Just wondered why they changed the system as the other way worked very well.
I saw it yesterday and laughed like a drain throughout, was excellent! Cast, orchestra, costumes, all FOH staff brilliant and it was such a joy to be back in a theatre.