{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/662654e288ff1d0012631baa/662654e6a3823600128b50af?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Enchanted nights: Fantasy, Farce, and Fabulous Entertainment","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/662654e288ff1d0012631baa/662654e6a3823600128b50af.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Embark on a risqué festive adventure with <b><em>Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick!</em></b> The latest adults-only pantomime from the brilliant minds behind Above The Stag Theatre&apos;s legendary queer Christmas shows. Prepare for a riotous treat, filled with <b><em>Matthew Baldwin&apos;s</em></b> hilarious antics as Queen Gertrude. </p><p> </p><p>If you crave interactive hilarity, dive into the unpredictable world of <b><em>Faulty Towers Dining Experience</em></b>, where Basil, Sybil, and Manuel serve up mayhem alongside a 3-course meal, delivering non-stop laughter and unexpected surprises.</p><p> </p><p>For a south London pantomime extravaganza, join the journey through <b><em>Jack and the Beanstalk</em></b>, written and directed by <b><em>Susie Mckenna</em></b>. With a funky Giant, magic beans, and soulful songs, this is a pantomime tailored for the local audience. </p><p> </p><p>In Hackney, <b><em>Clive Rowe</em></b> directs and stars as Widow Twankey in the magical world of Aladdin, featuring an incredible cast, dazzling costumes, and plenty of laughter. Clive is joined by <b><em>Natasha Lewis</em></b> as Abby-na-zaaar!, <b><em>Ruth Lynch</em></b> as Spirit of the Ring, <b><em>Fred Double</em></b> as Aladdin, <b><em>Isabella Mason</em></b> as Jazz, <b><em>George Heyworth</em></b> as Mildew Funk, <b><em>Rishi Manuel </em></b>as Wishy, and <b><em>Kat B</em></b> as the Genie. </p><p> </p><p>Entertainers dazzled audiences with live shows at the Adelphi Theatre, featuring cover bands paying tribute to music legends. <b><em>An Evening of Burlesque</em></b> brought world-class entertainers, feathers, and fabulous costumes, setting the stage for a night of glitz and glamour. <b><em>Radio GaGa</em></b> honoured Freddie Mercury with hit after hit, while <b><em>Thank You For The Music - ABBA Tribute</em></b> celebrated two decades of ABBA&apos;s timeless tunes with harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances.</p><p> </p><p>At the National Theatre, witness the intense drama of <b><em>House of Bernarda Alba</em></b>, where Olivier Award-winner <b><em>Harriet Walter</em></b> portrays a formidable matriarch navigating the complexities of her family&apos;s desires. Director <b><em>Rebecca Frecknall</em></b>and writer <b><em>Alice Birch</em></b> bring a radical twist to Federico García Lorca&apos;s modern masterpiece.</p><p> </p><p>In an exclusive interview, actor and writer <b><em>Joshua Maughan</em></b> provides insights into his upcoming play, <b><em>Our 1972</em></b>, set to captivate audiences at the Hope Theatre in January 2024. Get ready for a podcast episode brimming with laughter, drama, and fascinating conversations with some of the brightest stars in London&apos;s theatre scene!</p>","author_name":"Natalie Maher & Darren Murphy"}