From Hollywood stars to household names, panto has always been at the heart of Aberdeen’s HMT
Pantomimes have been at the heart of His Majesty’s Theatre since the day it opened… literally.
Panto
Aberdeen’s HMT panto is a magical treat of spectacle and subversion… oh, yes it is!
Saturday would have seen the curtain go up on the glittering, magical, laughter-filled and completely subversive piece of theatre that is His Majesty’s panto.
Video: Aberdeen Arts Centre grants schoolkids’ wishes for panto magic this Christmas
The genie of the lamp has granted a wish to north-east youngsters who want to see a panto this Christmas.
North-east pantomime cancelled due to coronavirus crisis
A north-east pantomime has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
Scott Begbie: We need some panto magic to brighten up these beastly times
Christmas is cancelled.
Aberdeen pantomime group cancels Christmas show due to coronavirus
An Aberdeen theatre group has announced it will not go ahead with its annual pantomime show.
Video: Join Call the Midwife star Laura Main on a tour of her favourite places in Aberdeen
Call The Midwife star Laura Main will be making wishes come true when she plays the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at His Majesty’s this Christmas.
Video: Aberdeen panto stars send Christmas Eve message to north-east kids
Here’s what Lee Mead, Alan McHugh and Jordan Young have to say… and little ones should pay close attention.
Gogglebox star Sandra Martin calls on north-east fans to help terminally ill kids
Sandra's currently in rehearsals for the Snow Queen pantomime at the Tivoli Theatre, but is spending her down time crocheting blankets for sick kids.
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Win: Two family tickets to see BGT’s George Sampson in Rapunzel at Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre
Featuring an all-star cast, headed by Britain's Got Talent winner George Samson, there will be lots of singing, dancing and a laugh-a-minute script.
North-east families urged to let their hair down and take the children to see summer panto Rapunzel
It's panto season... oh, yes it is. Seriously, yes it is.
Balamory and River City actor to star in this year’s panto at Aberdeen’s HMT
Something wicked this way comes as River City star Juliet Cadzow heads for His Majesty’s panto.
Holby City and West End stage star lands Aberdeen panto role fit for a prince
Some day your prince will come ... and it will be Holby City star Lee Mead in His Majesty’s panto this Christmas.
Oh yes she is! Dawn French signs up for panto
Dawn French has signed up to make her panto debut.
Aberdeen’s Aladdin panto collection raises more than £15,000 for charity
Generous audiences at an Aberdeen pantomime have helped raise a record sum for charity.
Panto stars put kids at Aberdeen hospital in festive spirit
Panto stars have brought festive cheer to children who will spend Christmas Day in hospital.
Jimmy Osmond enjoying villain role in Aberdeen panto Aladdin
It’s good to be bad ... just ask Jimmy Osmond who’s loving his star turn in the sparkling Aladdin panto at His Majesty’s.
Jimmy Osmond and Willie Miller deliver early Christmas present to pupils at new Aberdeen school
Aberdeen panto stars have joined a Dons legend to surprise pupils and teachers at the city’s newest school.
Review: Inverurie panto Cinderella garnered laughs from young and old
A classic Christmas panto said “fit like” to audiences in a North-east town.
Review: Tivoli panto Cinderella works Christmas magic to offer a festive treat for everyone
Part of the magic of this pantomime is its setting.
Preview: Inverurie Panto stage Cinderella to mark 10th anniversary
The shoe fits for a magical interpretation of Cinderella.
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WIN: Family tickets to see Aladdin at HMT starring Jimmy Osmond
We've teamed up with APA to give one lucky reader four tickets to see Aladdin in Aberdeen.
Archive: It’s Panto time … Oh, yes it is!
Panto season is upon us! We’ve taken a look back through our archives and dug up these incredible images of pantomime stars and their performances in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Fans queue overnight to snap up panto tickets
A North-east panto has proved popular once again – with some fans queuing overnight for tickets.
Aladdin cast giving extra polish to panto favourite
The stars of Aberdeen’s biggest pantomime are back to delight young and old with their version of a festive classic.
Preview: Panto tale as old as time’s still a beauty
A tale as old as time is set to delight audiences in Aberdeen.
Hit show with Take That’s music heading to Aberdeen’s HMT
A sensational hit show with Take That’s music is set to shine for Aberdeen audiences.
Watch: Peterhead Panto Group recreates iconic scene from Beauty and the Beast in town centre
A North-east pantomime group has produced a show-stopping trailer based on an iconic movie scene in a bid to promote its Christmas production.
Here’s how groups can get their hands on free HMT panto tickets
Christmas has come early to community groups and charities with a special panto ticket giveaway.
Elaine C Smith’s Aberdeen panto career is behind her as she bows out after eight-year stint
Elaine C Smith is bowing out as queen of the much-loved panto at His Majesty's after eight years, theatre bosses said today.