Any Panto experts out there?

[JustFiveMoreMinutes]

Hoping to take DD (4.5) to her (and my) first panto this year.

She can be easily frightened, however, so can anyone tell me if which, if any, are a bit mild with little or no scary characters?

I think it all depends on the way the production is done - I've seen some versions of Aladdin with very scary characters (The 'uncle') and others where he has been portrayed almost as a comical figure... so I don't think it is as easy as just selecting the panto, as they have all got their baddies.

perhaps an idea might be to leave the panto until after Christmas - usually there is a panto on tv over christmas, perhaps you can watch that with her and explain the plot lines, that there is a baddy - the concept of booing etc just to get her used to what to expect? Also, read the story beforehand, just so she knows that there is a happy ending in the end!

Oh thanks, ketal. I should have realised it would vary. I think the TV idea is a good one - we'll hold off as you suggest. Thanks again!