Review: Peter Pan – Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Last night the Pavilion was packed with families, scouts, the girls’ brigade and Christmas nights’ out with an age range from babes in arms to grandparents. One of the best things about going to pantomime is seeing a theatre full of ecstatic children waiting for the curtain to go up. There’s more flashing merchandise for sale in this theatre than I think I have ever seen anywhere or even knew existed, flashing mohawk anyone?! Perhaps that gives me away as a panto newbie but I have to say watching all the kids waving their glowing swords, light sabers, snowmen, light-up wigs and glow sticks to cast spells with Tinkercat (Cat Harvey) there was no denying that there was magic in the auditorium and every child believing in fairies.

Panto is an ensemble piece that relies on the collectively energy of the cast and whole audience working together to create a unique magical night out and Peter Pan certainly provides that. With a ticket swap guarantee in case of the dreaded snow returning, cost-effective family tickets, senior concessions and special party booking discounts it’s certainly an affordable fun night out in these tough times – OH YES IT IS! If all that isn’t enough to tempt you the fact that the rarely spotted Mint Feast ice cream is on sale in the interval should be enough to seal the deal.
Make sure you get down to the Pavilion this Christmas to join Tinkercat, Peter Pan, Michael and Wendy as they fend off Hook, Smee, Smelly and watch out for that croc!
PERFORMANCES
Until 21st January 2012
Performance times vary by day: 11:00am, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Check the panto's website for more details & tickets: www.pavilionpanto.com