Over recent years Brighton has undoubtedly established itself as the biggest centre for drag artists and cabaret singers outside London. Week in week out they work tirelessly , entertaining many hundreds of avid followers and visitors across the city.
But once a year there’s the unique opportunity for us to see their different talents displayed en masse in the alternative panto.
This year the cast – of 11 performers – is staggeringly strong. Written and directed by Allan Cardew , Somewhere Over The Bushes promises to put many of our favourite panto characters like Widow Twankey, Jack, Tinkerbell and fairies both good and evil all together in a fictitious location called Pantoland.
Problem is they can’t escape back to reality unless they can find a man. Allan told Gscene: “ I’ve written the script with each performer in mind and I’m sure its going to be great fun – they are all so talented .”
And this was just a representative cast . The actual panto also boasts Mrs Moore, Pat Clutcher, Sally Vate , Allan Jay and Miss Jason .
Returning to its previous home, the Sallis Benney Theatre, the show will run on various dates from 12 March . One thing is for sure – you’ll never see so much talent in one place this year.
See www.thealternativepantobrighton.co.uk for full details, to buy tickets or check out performance times.