Unity theatre, LiverpoolPantomime is perfectly suited to addressing political issues " even if, as in this case, it can make the story unwieldy and imperfect Panto may be primarily entertainment but its anarchic, wayward spirit means that, from the 19th century onwards, writers have used it as an opportunity to make political points. Almost every regional pantomime will take a swipe at some local scheme or politician…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:30AM on December 16, 2015