Chaplins Pantomimes

28/08/2026

Pantomimes Were Originally Silent 🫢

While for many people, their favourite part of watching panto is the hilarious gags and cheeky innuendos, early pantomimes were silent. Performances would typically consist of miming and dancing. Spoken performances were only permitted in three London theatres until Parliament's Theatres Act lifted restrictions in 1843 and allowed spoken word performances, giving rise to today's wonderful use of wordplay, puns and audience participation ✨

12/08/2026

Schools Out⛱️... So get in quick before the September rush! Secure a date for the perfect kids treat this festive season✨
Chaplins Pantos bring the show to you... at a price you can afford!🧞 🐻
www.chaplinspantos.co.uk

29/07/2026

We met the lovely Su Pollard 🤩

12/06/2026

Let's ⚽ the weekend with another Fun Panto Fact
Did you know... It's Not Just The Brits That Love Panto

Pantomimes aren't unique to Britain. Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa all enjoy pantomimes. Meanwhile, Jamaica combines the traditional pantomime genre with local "Anansi" folklore, which focuses on one character key to the Caribbean and West African storytelling. The last decade has seen the US increasingly embrace the concept of panto in a bid to emulate the successful panto industry we have here in Britain.

03/06/2026

You won't believe this fun panto fact... Widow Twanky Was Named After…A Tea!

Widow Twanky, a female character in Aladdin, is named after a cheap Chinese green tea called Twankey Tea. The tea uses an old, ragged open-leaf tea to make the inferior quality green tea, possibly implying that Widow Twanky is also past her best!

13/05/2026

Have you got the kids treat sorted for this festive season? ✨
By popular demand our special offer has been extended!
Make sure to book before the end of May for our Early Bird Prices -Dates are going quick, so don't miss out! www.chaplinspantos.co.uk

09/04/2026

Spring Offer🌺 We're touring in YOUR area this Festive Season 2026/27!!
Why not give the children an extra special treat and let Chaplins turn your room or hall into a Theatre with our Gold Pantomime Aladdin🧞‍♂️ or our Mini Panto Goldilocks🐻 Book before the end of April for our Early Bird prices!

Children's Entertainment - Chaplins bring the show to you.

03/04/2026

Wishing you all a very Happy 🌸🐰🌷

02/04/2026