chickenlass Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'm off to the Panto tonight in York at the Theatre Royal. We go with 2 friends most years and it really is the start of Christmas for me and my husband. Is anyone else planning a to go to a Panto. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I've never ever been to a panto Hope you have a lovely evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) yes, we go every year with two friends, and have done since I was 18 (24 years of pantomiming this year) When the kids were small we used to go to two pantos (or sometimes the same one twice), once with the kids, once with our friends. tried taking MIL and FIL one year, but it didn't work very well. FIL got into the spirit a bit, but MIL kept telling him off when he joined in. And she tutted every time I hissed/boooed etc. Didn't offer to take them again! This year we're going to see Cinderella at High Wycombe. Have a lovely time tonight. Edited December 17, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 We put on our own panto at church in January. Always funny! Have a good time this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I've never ever been to a panto "OH YES YOU HAVE" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 We are going to see Sue Pollard in Snow White at the Festival theatre in Malvern on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Him Indoors ( Born and bred in York!) and the family plus BIL and nephews and nieces always go to the Buxton Panto....whilst my sister and I hit the sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Aladdin at the Birmingham Hippodrome (Captain Jack and Daleks ) and the Grumbleweeds. The children don't know so we have told them we are going to the German Market in Brum I haven't been to a panto since I was a little girl so I can't wait Our local one has got Dirty Den, The Krankies and the girl who played Tracy Beaker The one in Rugby has got David Essex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The one in Rugby has got David Essex Shall we go debs? I wonder if it's the done thing to throw ones underwear on stage at pantos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The one in Rugby has got David Essex Shall we go debs? I wonder if it's the done thing to throw ones underwear on stage at pantos? We could start a new trend Clare His was the first album I got with a little red record player and Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade He doesn't quite look the same now though, mind you neither do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Nor me Debs - I bet he'd be grateful for our devotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 ....Is anyone else planning a to go to a Panto. ? Yes! Daughter (12) is dancing alternate days in Cinderella in St.Albans. Star of the show? Basil Brush! Boom, boom! We always go to Panto, but usually at Watford, as it was a tradition with MIL. But I think we will prob. continue the tradition even without children to take now they are nearly all big. But this year we will be going to see Esther of course, she's done 5 performances already & it's until Jan.6th so pretty exhausting but fun. Last year she had a great part acting in Snow White, but this year they only required the dancing which is more usual. Hope you enjoy yours Chickenlass, and anyone else going. We love Panto & theatre in general, as do daughters. However DS2 hates it & never goes to any play, having been dragged to Panto until he was 13. So, don't let Panto be your only intoduction to theatre, it can put you off, but if it's well done it's great fun. ...but very stressful for Mums doing hair & chaperoning children backstage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 He doesn't quite look the same now though. He hasn't aged well at all. He looks shrivelled and wizzened. Not like Antonio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Now, I'd definitely throw my knickers at Antonio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I've just found out that David Essex used to own the farm where my great-great-great-grandfather lived in the 19th century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Oooo, could you be related? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Now, I'd definitely throw my knickers at Antonio! Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Now, I'd definitely throw my knickers at Antonio! Me too! And the rest of me!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 He has certainly got what it takes. I wonder what he sees in Mrs Banderas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Oooo, could you be related? I don't think so. I'm all Kent and Surrey it seems! and a bit Scottish, a bit French and possibly a bit South African No Essex girl about me though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Oooo, could you be related? I don't think so. I'm all Kent and Surrey it seems! and a bit Scottish, a bit French and possibly a bit South African No Essex girl about me though! Really? You could have fooled me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Oooo, could you be related? I don't think so. I'm all Kent and Surrey it seems! and a bit Scottish, a bit French and possibly a bit South African No Essex girl about me though! Really? You could have fooled me! Egluntine - Mr Banderas does that dirty ride look very well, doesn't he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 It is the smouldering that takes my fancy. I watched Philadelphia the other evening ( for the first time!). Antonio was drop dead gorgeous but I do prefer him a bit older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 me too - men seem to gain something with age.. well usually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...