Our next pantomime is Rapunzel, the age-old story about a lonely princess trapped in a tower but longing for a life of adventure in the outside world. It will have all the hallmarks of a 'proper' Richmond pantomime. There will be amazing song and dance routines, fantastic sets and special effects, huge amounts of laughter, plenty of audience participation and, of course, those two essential elements - knitting and Tunnock's teacakes!

So, come and let your hair down for this dazzling Christmas treat that will be loved by audiences of all ages!

 

A fine pedigree of Richmond pantomimes

The Georgian Theatre Royal pantomime is truly legendary!! Not only is it much loved by locals but over the years it has developed a national reputation for being one of the best pantomimes around. People travel from all over the country (and even abroad) to see it. For hundreds of families,  Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it!

In 2022, The Times rated 'Pinocchio' as 'best for family fun' and went on to say "this jewel-box Georgian palyhouse is the prettiest in the land." The intimate atmosphere of this pocket sized auditorium makes it a festive experience like no other. Sleeping Beauty was chosen by The Observer as one of its top festive shows of 2018, and in 2015, The Telegraph named us as the No.1 place to see a pantomime in the UK.

What’s a little evil amongst friends? Fresh from a complete sell-out extended run at the Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning gossip and TikTok starlet Daniel Foxx delivers a sensational show about childhood, Tilda Swinton and bullying (but in a chic way).

With his trademark wit and grandmother's pearls, he's taking us back to the 2000s, when the Special K diet was all the rage and the only queer representation was Jafar.

As seen on BBC One, BBC Three, Comedy Central UK and on Instagram and TikTok. Tour support for Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones, Sofie Hagen and Judi Love.

Nominated for the NextUp BIGGEST Award in Comedy at Edinburgh Fringe 2023, officially recommended by British Comedy Guide and featured in Dave’s Top Ten Jokes of the Fringe 2023.

‘Utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’ ★★★★★ Rolling Stone

‘Foxx is a supremely gifted comic whose skill for recall, rapport with the audience and witty, intelligent, filthy material makes him a true Fringe stand-out’ ★★★★★ North West End UK

‘Relentlessly hilarious’ ★★★★★ Broadway World

‘Foxx is a compelling and incredibly talented composer and lyricist’★★★★★ BroadwayBaby

‘A show that made us laugh so hard we’re pretty sure we broke a sound barrier’ ★★★★★

Starburst Magazine

‘An impressively accomplished act for one so relatively new, in secure knowledge of himself and his talents’ ★★★★        The Scotsman

‘This is a proper funny show with hidden depths’ ★★★★

 The List

'Fabulous' - Nigella Lawson

STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content

Jake Lambert is going on his first national tour. Described as "A joke machine" by The Telegraph, the show will see the comedian talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, why he has a fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are.

It seems the perfect time for his first tour too; his online videos have gained over 150million views, he has been supporting Michael McIntyre on his worldwide tour and he will be appearing on the next series of Live at the Apollo.

★★★★★ "...pure brilliance from start to finish" - London Theatre 1

★★★★★ “An absolute must-see” - RGM

★★★★- "A joke machine" - The Telegraph

★★★★ "A great storyteller" - The Arts Desk

★★★★  "Winningly self-deprecating" – Chortle

★★★★ “All the ingredients are there to make Jake Lambert a household name” - ITalkTelly

★★★★ "Catalyses laughter that cannot be contained" -  Fest Magazine