Written by Alex Jackson
Directed by Gussie Morley
22nd to 25th January 2026
Synopsis
In Once Upon a Time in Pantoland, Dame Tallulah Tickle runs the local joke shop with her mischievous children, Tommy and Tilly. But when the wicked witch Mouldywart kidnaps the Spirit of Pantoland, the laughter that once filled the land fades away. Now, not even the Tickles can bring back the joy.
Can the brave PC Pete and his loyal dog Baxter come to the rescue? Will a visit to the wise Fairy Grandmother unlock the key to saving Pantoland? And most importantly, will the citizens of Pantoland ever find their laughter again?
Packed with beloved characters and filled with all the classic pantomime fun, this delightful and original fairytale is a true celebration of pantomime traditions, with a twist of surprise!
| Character | Name | |
| Spirit of Pantomime | Victoria Field | |
| Tommy Tickle | Ellie Hardy | |
| Tiffany Tickle | Ian Blackmore | |
| Tilly Tickle | Amy Gambrill | |
| King Charming | Derek Holland | |
| Prince Hugh | Emma Pither | |
| PC Pete Potter | Ade Morris | |
| Baxter | Alex Jeffrey | |
| Mouldywart | Kate Thomas | |
| Snitch | Dora Tabassi-Gill | |
| Fairy Grandmother | Kate Organ | |
| Debbie | Natalia Paulle | |
| People of Pantoland | Gareth Davies Caroline Fish Becky Cook Alison Pallant Kate Organ Natalia Paulle Steve Valentine Simon Brodrick-Ward Sophie Drake Lilly Phillips Scarlett Phillips Holly Mallia Annabella Paulle Bella Nicholson-Cook |
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| Postal Worker | Alison Pallant | |
| Fairy Students | Holly Mallia Annabella Paulle Bella Nicholson-Cook Sophie Drake Lilly Phillips Scarlett Phillips |
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| Fairy Academy Staff | Alison Pallant Caroline Fish |
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| Mirror | Becky Cook | |
| Mouldywarts Guards | Gareth Davies Steve Valentine Simon Brodrick-Ward |
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| Mouldywarts Ghosts and Ghouls | Holly Mallia Annabella Paulle Sophie Drake Lily Philips Scarlett Philips Bella Nicholson-Cook Natalia Paulle Alison Pallant Caroline Fish Becky Cook |