The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) has announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2024 in association with Stagecoach at a ceremony that took place on 18 June at G Live in Guildford, which was presented by Angellica Bell, Myra DuBois and Ore Oduba, with Rob Madge presenting the coveted Best Pantomime Awards.
Twins FX received the Outstanding Achievement Award for their exceptional contribution to the pantomime industry. Their special effects have revolutionised pantomime through breathtaking transformation sequences and adding awe-inspiring spectacle from flying double-decker buses to enormous animatronic crocodiles and jaw-dropping illusions. Their creativity knows no bounds and helps create the true magic of pantomime.
Black millennials’ stories are having a moment on stage, and I love it so much! Between Williams’ Red Pitch, Cameron’s For Coloured Boys, and now Lanre Malaolu‘s Now I See! And it’s not even October! I tried my best to view Now I See on its own merits, as comparison can steal joy. Fortunately, it stands just fine all by itself. I saw it a few days before it ended its run at Stratford East Theatre Royal, and I hope it will be back soon.
Today, Cathay Pacific announces an industry-defining entertainment partnership with West End theatre group, LW Theatres. The premium travel lifestyle brand has become the first Official Airline Partner for the theatre group.
Critically acclaimed, chart-topping British singer-songwriter Rag’n’Bone Man, today announces the release of his incredible and uplifting third studio album, What Do You Believe In?, out 
The Camden Fringe returns for its 18th year this summer with more than 320 different productions taking place at 23 different venues across North London. Events take place over 4 weeks from Monday 29th of July to Sunday 25th August. There are 3 new venues participating this year: the historic pub theatre the Old Red Lion, the freshly relaunched Kings Head Theatre in its purpose built new home and the recently opened theatre cafe The Libra. The Camden Fringe was established in 2006 by Michelle Flower and Zena Barrie, who still do all the day to day management of the festival. Flower says: “It seems crazy to think that the Camden Fringe is now old enough to vote. We are delighted that the creative urge remains undiminished and every year there are more theatre makers, improvisers and comedians producing inventive and interesting new work that we can host.”
The Watermill Theatre are thrilled to announce the launch of their new talent development programme, Elemental, which will offer four early career artists the chance to develop expertise in their chosen discipline, build industry knowledge and fuel personal development and practise at The Watermill.