Seasonal pantos and showcasing new talent can encourage boost finances and morale for small venues. Theatre owners discuss the joys and challenges of raising the curtain every nightWith the endless double entendres and “it’s behind you” jokes,pantos are designed to offer some weak-fashioned festive cheer. For smaller theatres they can also be a much needed money-spinner. At the Bradford Playhouse, Aladdin premiered on 13 December – it’s the theatre owner’s first pantomime. “One of the key commerce plans was to have a professional panto, and ” says co-owner and managing director Megan Murray,who took over the theatre two years ago. “The script is really droll and local children in the area are involved. It’s good to see the building so full of life.”Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk