Mother Goose
Oh yes he is! Ian McKellen leads this all new panto!
Mother Goose
ir Ian McKellen makes a triumphant return to pantomime damehood in this gleeful, willfully slapdash affair
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Mother Goose
Oh yes he is! Ian McKellen leads this all new panto!
Why see Mother Goose?
Flock to see Mother Goose!
Oh yes, he is! That's right, Sir Ian McKellen is returning to pantomime in this brand new production of Mother Goose, heading to stages across the country this winter. His first foray into panto since starring as Widow Twankey in the Old Vic's Aladdin back in 2004, the legendary actor will be joined by John Bishop and Anna-Jane Casey in this new show penned by Jonathan Harvey, with direction from Cal McCrystal.
What is the story?
Kindly old Mother Goose is known throughout the land for her animal sanctuary, where all creatures great and small are welcome. But when one of her charges is enchanted and begins to lay golden eggs, fame and fortune come calling. Will Mother G remain as kind as ever? Or will the promise of treasures untold turn her beak?
A rollicking romp full of ribald jokes, song, dance and more, don't miss Sir Ian and co as they bring this hilarious new panto to you!
Reviews
Customer reviews
21 reviews, average rating: (3.2 Stars)
Teresa Shepherd
Brilliant
If you need cheering up this is for you it was best panto I've seen I would go again tomorrow we laughed from the start to the end absolutely hilarious best thing ever 🤣🤣 ... Read more
J
What a performance!
Just seen the matinee performance; a great show. A bit slow in places, but hilarious in others. Ian McKellan is a tour de force on stage, supported by a clearly talented and funny cast in this modern reimagining of a timeless children's classic. Would recommend with or without children, there's enough fun for both to enjoy. ... Read more
Judy Karlsson
Eggstatic!
What a wonderful pantomime, the best I’ve ever seen! Wonderful performances from John and Sir Ian. Brimming with fun, slapstick humour, singing and dancing to eggless! Travelled from Newark to see this staying overnight in gorgeous Oxford! What a tonic in these troubled times! Loved it, wonderful cast and great performance from all. John Bishop only had to appear to make me laugh and Sir Ian absolute legend! ... Read more
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