CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF PALLADIUM PANTOMIME MAGIC!
JOIN US AS WE TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE AND RELIVE THE MAGIC OF RECENT PANTOS AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM.
Select a year below for a reminder of past Palladium panto magic
Robin Hood
The London Palladium pantomime returned for a ninth magnificent season with a spellbinding journey to the enchanting depths of Sherwood Forest. Starring national treasure Jane McDonald as Maid Marion and Palladium panto royalty Julian Clary as Robin Hood, this spectacular show also saw the return of favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Charlie Stemp and Rob Madge alongside West End stars Marisha Wallace and Tosh Wanogho-Maud who made their Palladium panto debut.
Peter Pan
Peter Pan flew into The London Palladium for a high-flying pantomime adventure. Starring Jennifer Saunders as Captain Hook and Julian Clary as seaman Smee, the cast included all the Palladium panto favourites, including Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot and the return of Louis Gaunt and Rob Madge, with Frances Mayli McCann who made her Palladium panto debut.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, a GIANT panto at The London Palladium! Jack and the Beanstalk starred comedy superstars Dawn French and Julian Clary, with Alexandra Burke who made her Palladium pantomime debut. London’s best-loved panto featured the return of Palladium favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot, as well as West End favourites Rob Madge, Natalie McQueen and Louis Gaunt.
Pantoland at the Palladium 2021
Donny Osmond, the greatest entertainer on earth, and ultimate pantomime star Julian Clary took London on a magical trip to Pantoland at The Palladium. Returning stars Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Gary Wilmot, West End sensations Jac Yarrow and Sophie Isaacs, and the world-famous Tiller Girls joined the festive fun.
Pantoland at the Palladium
The London Palladium welcomed panto back after a difficult year of theatres closures as a result of Covid. The Palladium returned with a bang, featuring favourites Julian Clary, Elaine Paige, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, and Gary Wilmot, as well as past stars Ashley Banjo & Diversity and Charlie Stemp. Making their Palladium panto debut were West End sensations Beverley Knight and Jac Yarrow.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears was the pantomime spectacular that was 'just right' for The London Palladium! Led by an all-star cast including the Paul O'Grady who rejoined Palladium favourites Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Gary Wilmot, with the new addition of Matt Baker.
Snow White
Snow White featured all the sparkle, scale and spectacle London has come to expect from the West End’s most lavish festive production, starring Dawn French alongside returning pantomime royalty Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, and Gary Wilmot, with Strictly Come Dancing’s Vincent & Flavia, plus West End and Broadway star Charlie Stemp and Over The Rainbow’s Danielle Hope.
Dick Whittington
Hot on the heels of Cinderella, pantomime returned to the iconic London Palladium. An enchanting new production of Dick Whittington opened starring Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers Elaine Paige, Ashley Banjo and Diversity, Gary Wilmot, Emma Williams and Charlie Stemp. The show went on to win the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment & Family.
Cinderella
After a 29 year absence, pantomime returned to the West End, with the classic rags-to-riches tale Cinderella. With spectacular sets and glorious costumes, Cinderella at the London Palladium relaunched panto at the home of variety in true style. Featuring Amanda Holden as The Fairy Godmother, Paul O’Grady as the Wicked Stepmother, Julian Clary as Dandini, Lee Mead as Prince Charming, Paul Zerdin as Buttons, Nigel Havers as Lord Chamberlain, Count Arthur Strong as Baron Hardup and Natasha Barnes as Cinderella, this starry cast proved a huge hit with audiences and was the start of a decade of panto magic.
Swipe through the timeline and explore the history of Palladium Pantomime
Share Your Palladium Memories!
As we celebrate 10 incredible years of The London Palladium Pantomime, we want to hear from you! Have you had any special moments over the past 10 years that made you smile? We'd love for you to share your stories and fond memories with us.
Relive the Laughter and Magic Through Our Guests' Memories!
"The Palladium proves that panto isn't just for kids. With hilarious scripts and a consistently phenomenal cast, it has us crying with laughter - and the jaw-dropping sets are pure magic! Whether it's a giant beanstalk growing from the stalls or a massive crocodile creeping into the audience, it's an unforgettable spectacle. The highlight of my year…"
- Axel F.
"There is just something magical about a Palladium panto. From the opening scene to the finale you find yourself immersed into a wonderful world of fun, laughter and fantasy combined with a first rate cast."
- Royston B.
"A world class spectacle with amazing dance numbers, special effects and extravagant costumes. Julian Clary never fails to entertain with his cheeky innuendo captivating young and old audiences."
- Elizabeth M.
"A highlight in my calendar every year. I've been for the past 9 shows and I can't wait to see what the 10th year celebration has in store. "
- Max McAteer
"I first visited The Palladium Panto in 2023 for Peter Pan….. and what a pure masterclass of pantomime. The memory of that show will never leave me!"
- Alfie Mordue
"We come every New Year’s Eve for about 8 years now. Julian’s memorial to Paul was incredible last year and very moving. Paul was such a great baddie. Dawn French was great and I loved Gary Wilmot. My favourite is Nigel as you never know what he’s going to be doing - superman looked good on him! Thank you for allowing us to create such wonderful memories."
- Claire Frewer
"In 2016 I took my husband, son and granddaughter aged 7 to the first pantomime at The London Palladium for 30 years and it was spectacular and we have been every year since except for 2020 because of Covid. Each year with the cast of Julian Clary, Nigel Havers, Paul Zerdin, Gary Wilmot and recently Charlie Stemp, the panto has been even more spectacular each year due to the costumes, scenery, music, staging, celebrities, the ensemble of singers and dancers, backstage and creative crew and, of course Julian’s humour and ribbing of cast members! Thank you to everyone involved for making panto something so special for us to enjoy. On the 26th March the day priority booking opened I booked my 4 tickets within 10 minutes, so excited."
- Elaine Huggett
"My friend and I have been every year since 2022 and love it. We both agree that every year it just gets better and better. Both of us look forward to our annual trip to London to see the Panto; we always have a great time. We've got our tickets for this year and are really excited to see what's in store for the tenth year. "
- Daniel Puddy
"So lucky to have seen Paul O'Grady as the Evil Ringmaster in Goldilocks and the 3 bears.
I still remember how quick and witty he was- one liners that interacted with the audience.
Will be ever grateful that I got to watch him perform. "
- Endaa Benoit
"The best memories are of Julian Clary & his amazing costumes. My absolute favourites were to see Paul O'Grady with Julian, they had a special rapport.
Hoping this year is just as brilliant. "
- Gill Howell
"I come to the panto every year. Absolutely love it, but it was extra special when Donny Osmond was in it. Saw it about 6 times that year :) "
- Amanda Sainsbury
"A London Palladium Panto - is a world of pure imagination! From the moment you step foot into the auditorium, you are taken on a magical journey to a place like no other! You will laugh, you will cry, but most of all, you will never forget it! "Oh no you won't"
There too many memories to choose from, but whether its fire engine flying out to the audience or Julian in his extraordinary costumes... you never know what is coming from behind that curtain! Bring on the magic of 2025!"
- Adam Thorpe
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