EVERYTHING FROM EVERY STAGE

Almost completely unique to the United Kingdom, and with roots that can be traced back to the 14th century, pantomime is a fixture of the island's Christmas festivities. Often dismissed as simpley light entertainment, the importance of pantomime to the cultural make up of live performance across the country is often under appreciated - with the box office takings and audience attendances that pantomimes guarantee often contributing to the survival of theatres throughout the rest of the year, as well as being an important guarantee for the form's many performers and creators.

Beneath the shiny surface lies a web of dedicated professionals who are masters of their craft and proud custodians of the history of the genre, determined to find a way of preserving the form in an ever changing cultural climate.

This project aims to show the world of pantomime in a way we aren’t used to seeing, the nuts and bolts behind the glitz and glamour of the show.