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Anyone seen Potted Panto?

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OuiOuiMonAmi · 13/10/2026 09:53

Is it funny for adults, or more aimed at children? Also, is it notably different to an actual panto? (we're doing one panto already and don't want another one).

I watched a trailed but it wasn't clear - I was hoping it was a comedy ABOUT pantomimes, rather than several panto highlights shoved into one show.

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PinkAnimalPrint · 13/10/2026 11:21

I saw it with my DC years ago. It is very funny, several pantos in one show.

OuiOuiMonAmi · 13/10/2026 11:29

So it's not very different to seeing an actual pantomime?

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Justhereforthechristmasthreads · 13/10/2026 12:29

The webpage says

The Olivier Award nominated festive celebration Potted Panto brings you Seven classic pantomimes in 70 hilarious minutes!
In a madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime, our dastardly double act dash from rubbing Aladdin’s lamp to roaming the golden streets of Dick Whittington's London and making sure that Cinderella gets to the Ball.

So yeah it's panto but bits of different ones all rolled into one which doesnt sound like it is what you are after

OuiOuiMonAmi · 13/10/2026 16:37

Thanks - yes, I did look at the website, but some other clips of it seemed as if they were talking about the pantos, or taking the mickey out of them, rather than just performing them, iyswim.

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StrugglingwithIvanhoe · 13/10/2026 18:12

Ive seen it twice, it's great fun and there's lots of interaction with the audience. There were lots of local schoolchildren there who all got really into it and loved it.

christmassaurus · 13/10/2026 18:43

I saw it a few years ago when I was a volunteer usher, it was probably one of the funniest things I've ever seen and I'm not usually a panto fan. Great for kids and adults.

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