Time for another Grand old panto time!

TODAY is a special day as this year’s Pantomime opens at the Swansea Grand Theatre, the 111th panto at our very special local theatre here in Swansea.

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Swansea Grand Theatre's first recorded pantomime was Robinson Crusoe in 1897 and starred Tom Fancourt and it ran from December 27, 1897 through until January 15, 1898.

I’m quite amazed, but not surprised at how quickly the show has come together since we first gathered as a company on Monday, November 24, less than two weeks ago.

Imagine Theatre has brought together a very talented company of performers and creative talent.

For me it was a joy to see so many familiar faces on our first day of rehearsals.

I have known Joe Pasquale for many years, who for me is the number one panto comedian in this industry.

Joe has directed the show and it's been clear from day one that he cares deeply about the show and even more so about those that he shares the stage with.

Joe first came to Swansea over thirty years ago and at the time when known as an incredibly talented comic with the industry he was relatively unknown to the panto-loving public here in Swansea.