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Simon Callow: the golden age of pantomime by Simon Callow

Never underestimate the power of a heavyset hero in fishnet tights. Panto has long provided the heart, soul and high camp of the festive season. How did it all begin?As you get your kids and your parents and maybe your grandparents ready for your visit to the panto this year " and panto is still in rude health, for many people the only time in the year they go to a theatre " you might perhaps wonder ho…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM on December 13, 2014

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