Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto!

Oh yes he is! Islington’s own Jeremy Corbyn is swapping Parliament for panto this Christmas, popping up as The Wizard of Oz-lington in the gloriously camp, all-singing, all-dancing, Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! at Pleasance Theatre. It won’t be the first time Corbyn has faced boos and cheers in equal measure - but this time, it’s all part of the panto fun. 

In a magical on-screen cameo sure to get audiences clicking their ruby slippers, the MP for Islington North is celebrating his local community and the joy of live theatre. Come along to Pleasance this winter and you can see a politician promising magic – and, actually delivering it! This Wicked-inspired pantomime is packed with cabaret, pop parody and plenty of laughs for those young and old alike. Expect soaring vocals, sparkly spells, and more sass than you can shake a wand at!

Jeremy Corbyn MP, comments, The Pleasance has been at the heart of our community for 30 years, and local theatre like this deserves our support. Panto brings people together - it’s fun, inclusive and a brilliant celebration of creativity. It’s a pleasure to conjure up a little festive magic with the Pleasance in their 30th year. Local theatre is where the real wizardry happens - sparking imagination and spreading a bit of joy.

Corbyn joins an incredible cast including drag powerhouse Gigi Zahir/Crayola The Queen as The Wicked Witch ‘Adelphaba’. Eleanor Burke/Apple Derrieres will play The Good Witch ‘Kelly Oz-Born’, Ro Suppa will play Dorothy (Dor), alongside Lew Ray as Tin 2.0. 

They are joined by Nick MacDuff who will take on the role of Scarecrow and on-stage Assistant Stage Manager. The production is directed by Shane ShayShay Konno co-founder of The Bitten Peach, the UK’s leading Pan-Asian queer artist collective who has created a company that is as diverse, glamorous and talented as the world of Oz-lington itself. Together they’ll have you booing, cheering and maybe even questioning who’s really wicked after all.

If you're looking for the ADULT ONLY version, click here (Tues 18 Nov - Sun 28 December)

Wicked Witches - A Popular Panto: Friday 21st November – Wednesday 31st December (All Ages)

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