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Running out of time – can this year’s panto season be saved?

Long ReadsJul 22, 2020
Top row: director Susie McKenna (photo: Darren Bell), Qdos' Michael Harrison (photo: Simon Hadley) and the Dukes Lancaster chief executive Karen O’Neill; bottom row: performers Clive Rowe, Paul O'Grady and Riana Duce
Top row: director Susie McKenna (photo: Darren Bell), Qdos' Michael Harrison (photo: Simon Hadley) and the Dukes Lancaster chief executive Karen O’Neill; bottom row: performers Clive Rowe, Paul O'Grady and Riana Duce
Earlier this month, Qdos Entertainment’s Michael Harrison gave the government a deadline of August 3 to save the festive season at theatres nationwide. Directors, producers and performers explain why pantomimes are crucial for their communities as well as their bank balance

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