* For a few years, the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose played the Principal Boy and Girl in a palace pantomime; but since 1944, it has been felt that they were a little mature for tights.

Principal Boy follows the audition, rehearsal, and performance of the central character in British pantomime, known as the ‘principal boy’.

Stage historian Sladen said that some are leaning into the drag element of panto, with “a bigger, wider explosion of roles than just the dame and the principal boy being cross-dressed.” ...

A new festive experience will be launched at Beaulieu this year. In A Palace House Christmas, the story of pantomime will be ...

Stage historian Sladen said that some are leaning into the drag element of panto, with “a bigger, wider explosion of roles than just the dame and the principal boy being cross-dressed.” ...

Mix a fairy-tale plot with topical references, slapstick, song, dance and double entendres. Drench in sequins and spangles, mix vigorously, add some noisy audience participation, and you have a panto.