How theatres harness the power of pantomime to connect with communities

Long ReadsNov 20, 2025

The cast of Hall for Cornwall's Jack and the Beanstalk (2024). Photo: Hugh Hastings

The cast of Hall for Cornwall's Jack and the Beanstalk (2024). Photo: Hugh Hastings

Ahead of pantomime season, theatre leaders tell Lyn Gardner about their outreach work and the unifying power of the art form – for communities and staff alike

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