Panto: Just For Kids?

Documentary looking at the appeal of traditional British pantomime to adults and children. Filmed at 5 shows at 5 locations in 5 days UK wide. The documentary features backstage, performance and rehearsal footage and interviews with legendary UK and Australian panto performers inc Bob Carolgees (Tiswas), Ian Smith (Harold Bishop in ‘Neighbours’) and Frazer Hines (Dr Who, Emmerdale). The documentary also featured interviews with highly respected pantomime producers and performers. Acquired on a 2 year licence by Community Channel and subsequently re-acquired for a further 2 further years by them, screened over 100 times in 4 years each Christmas period by the broadcaster. Entirely researched by Alan Hamilton, he liaised with multiple talent agents, producers and venues to secure appropriate access to film a rounded insight into the great traditions of pantomime.