The best pantos in London to book this Christmas: oh yes they are...
The Christmas season brings with it one of Britain's great (and unique) art forms: the pantomime. With dames and best boys, princesses, prince charmings and dastardly villains to hiss, a good panto is a must to raise the festive cheer. Following our pick of shows to book for kids, here's our recommendations for the London pantos – three Jack and the Beanstalks, three Cinderellas, two Aladdins and the, er, Odyssey – to enjoy...
Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Palladium
The biggest and glitziest of the capital's pantos returns to the Palladium for an eighth year. It is once again marshalled by , who was born for this show, and here plays seaman Smee as Captain Hook in an inspired bit of casting, as well as Nigel Havers, Louis Gaunt and, of course, the great Gary Wilmot as the Dame. This show prides itself on sparing no expense on sets and costumes and conjuring up a jaw-dropping spectacle.
