Pantomime shows at British theatres in 2023

"It's behind you! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is!" The immortal lines of pretty much every panto heard during the festive season.

It's the time of year that most theatres across the land dust off their costumes and tempt the most famous celebrities to star in their comedy stage production, bringing slapstick humour, cross-dressing, dancing and singing to giggling children (and their parents).

Come along and have a good old sing-song at a pantomime near you this holiday season, and enjoy part of British theatrical culture at its finest.