Pantomime

"Mayhem, Make-up and Magic"

Dec 15 2014 N/A 1h 25m
Comedy, Documentary, Music

Heartfelt and heartbreaking documentary following a cast of Nottingham amateur actors staging a production of Puss in Boots.

Plot

"I love panto, it brings out the best in people" NOTTINGHAM HOSPITAL RADIO "The Ten thousand million delights of a Pantomime.. come streaming upon us now..." CHARLES DICKENS 1867 90% of British theatres stage an annual festive Pantomime, from lavish extravaganzas, to more modest 'am-dram' productions. Pantomime is a hilarious, heartfelt and heartbreaking documentary portrait of the longest running and lowest budget pantomime in Nottingham, UK. Uncovering the compelling story of how a small community amateur dramatic theatre struggles to keep afloat in austere times and the vital role it plays in people's lives.

Written by

Jeanie Finlay

Directed by

Jeanie Finlay

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
20
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA