Pantomine Awards return to Surrey for a second year
A total of 52 judges collectively visited 216 venues to see 496 performances across the UK.Other South East venues nominated across the 22 categories include:Pavilion Theatre, Worthing (two nominations for Lighting and Sound)Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells and Central Theatre, Chatham (both for Magical Being)Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks (Ensemble)The ceremony will be presented by Elaine C Smith, Dave Benson Phillips and La Voix with performances by Basil Brush and Anita Harris.
The event was also held in Surrey in 2024 at G Live in Guildford.Sam Munday-Webb, awards producer and vice-chairperson, said: "The Pantomime Awards get bigger and better every year, and the event has come to be known as one of the highlights of the annual panto calendar. "As well as celebrating excellence and innovation in the art form, this year we are privileged to be showcasing a range of both newer and some of the most established acts. "It will, as ever, be a very special evening."
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