What's behind the UK's Christmas love affair with pantomime – BBC News

The festive season is upon us, and in the theatre world that means one thing – time for the humble pantomime to take centre stage.

While it may not be the most highbrow form of entertainment, it is for many the gateway into theatre – and what’s more, it is a big business.

Pre-pandemic, three million panto tickets were sold each year in the UK, and Glasgow has a special affection for it.

Historically, if a crowd in the Scottish city did not enjoy a performance, they would be the first to let the act know about it, as the BBC’s The Travel Show has been finding out.

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[titteryenot]

Pantos are great fun! Tbh, though, like dogs, pantos aren’t just for Christmas. There is a year-round pantomime in the Houses of Parliament: it’s a variation of that old classic, ‘Dick Whittington’ called ‘Dickheads Witteringon’! 😏 🐈‍⬛ 🐀

[greenockbhoy]

Went to see this pantomime, absolutely amazing so it was ❤

[thefuturAI]

It’s about escaping reality, which is something bbc news also has a love affair with 😂

[narrativequestion]

pantomime resides in parliament, the news entertainment industry and foreign affairs. we cant get enough of it!

[larsthorwald]

The UK is a good place to keep "panto." Let's hope it never spreads.

[Mikeoxlonggggggg]

What's behind the BBC's need to point out love affairs?

[ΜαριάνθηΖάβαλη]

Πολύ ωραίο βίντεο!!!Να είστε πάντα καλά!!!Ο Χριστός μαζί μας!!!+++☦️✝️💒👏🌹🇬🇷🙋🤍👍

[skycloud]

Pantomime is low tier garbage.
"Oh no it isn't."
"Yes it is."
"Oh no it isn't."
"He's behind you".

[jdlk]

British culture has always been very accepting of gender fluidity and LGBT issues

[markgoddard]

Generally what is behind pantomime is best not mentioned on public forums.

[RobS]

Because it reminds them of the daily goings on of the uk government 🤣🤣🤣

[reeling-in]

Cold and long winter nights. We all need a change from the BBC repeats, rehash and regurgitation! Go out, have fun and watch a pantomime instead of the BBC dross!

[public.public]

This vid looks like a desperate advert for the theater.
Since pantomime is financially secure
lets hope our taxes don't have to subsidise it.

[auro]

behind is bbc selling christmas products

[boris]

What's behind the BBC's love affair with Islam.

[comacuma]

Let the carrot head of uk alone 2 spend time with her , ,,,in spain or georgia u would hav a more vibrant robbust vacation

[Владлен-юг]

On December 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with a girl from the Zaporozhye region, Alexandra Titarenko, as part of the annual Christmas Tree of Wishes campaign. She wants to visit Crimea and visit the House of Santa Claus. In addition to Alexandra Titarenko, the girl Agata from the Kurgan region, who wants to see the Northern lights and ride reindeer, as well as six-year-old David Shmelev from Stavropol, told Putin their wishes. He wants to visit the Military Academy of the Armed Forces.

[sonofsomerset]

We love watching made up nonsense, that's why people watch the BBC.

[ronstarsmith]

This panto was abysmal was nothing beauty and the beast about it!!! not one song from the film.and the storyline was pathetic we went all excited expecting to see something spectacular and we were disappointed wont be in a hurry to go back and see another panto

[johnnypatrick]

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