Samantha Reading on how the People’s Light Panto has evolved over the years:

Since we started, we’ve discovered more of what our Panto is here in Malvern versus what the Panto is in Britain. We already started out with a more cohesive storyline but within that, we continue to make discoveries of what works here. Like the messy bit has been through many different iterations of what’s possible in production, but also with the audience. In Britain, it usually involves a character being bullied, so how do we make a messy bit without bullying? All of that has evolved through the years. So how do we embrace our specific culture? And then within that, what can we establish that we can then disrupt?

Pete Pryor on Comedy within the Panto today:                           

Part of the Panto is just the variety show aspect of it, but it can devolve really quickly if you’re not paying attention to it. It’s an interesting time for comedy. How do you do it with a social conscience? And not everything can be a Trump-ism, because it’s getting so prevalent and ubiquitous that it’s losing its impact. So what is the context now? What do we value? And how can we all have a good time together? Which is tricky because things are happening in such a quick-fire way today. It’s not just technology and games, but it’s memes and jokes and what moves through the culture. The rate at which information and technology are being developed is changing the social contracts between individuals. It’s a fascinating challenge for the broad kind of comedy in the Panto.

Excerpted from an interview with Resident Dramaturg, Gina Pisasale

Relaxed Performance — Ring in the New Year with us on 12/31 at 2pm as we open this year's Panto to the broadest possible audience with a relaxed performance, encouraging patrons to bring the fullest versions of themselves to this welcoming, safe, and judgment-free environment. Use the discount code PLTACCESS for 50% off tickets to this performance. Details here.

American Sign Language Interpretation — On 12/31 at 2pm, with our relaxed performance (details above), our friends from Hands Up Productions will once again provide American Sign Language Interpretation. When arranging tickets, please notify our patron services team of your interest in the ASL interpretation, so we can provide priority seating for ASL viewing. Use the discount code PLTACCESS for 50% off tickets to this performance.

AfterWORDS Join us for discussions with the cast following Thursday evening performances, beginning 11/30.

Assisted Listening Devices, as well as T-Coil compatability, are available at the box office to enhance your experience of the performance.

Large Print Programs are available for each of our productions. Inquire with House Management when you arrive if you would prefer this option.