It might have been inevitable, but it was still a blow to see this year's pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre cancelled because of the pandemic.
Instead of Diversity starring in Jack and the Beanstalk the theatre doors were set to remain closed, but thankfully the fairy godmother has waved her magic wand, and pantomime is coming to the theatre!
It will be different, and smaller, but socially-distanced performances of Sleeping Beauty are now set to bring some festive feel good to the town.
Lee Mead was a huge hit in last year's pantomime here, and fans will be thrilled to learn that he is returning for this production. Former Hear'say star turned actress Suzanne Shaw, magician Pete Firman and stage-star Claire Sweeney will join him.
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Comedy aces Allan Stewart and Andy Gray know a thing or ten about raising smiles - and they've been doing just that for the past 20 years in Scottish panto. It'll be a treat to have them on the Milton Keynes stage too.
The Qdos delivery will run from December 19 to January 10, 2021 and all tickets for the first performance will br gifted to NHS workers and their families. To enter the ballot visit healthservicesdiscounts.com
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