Review: Queen of Hearts masterpiece playing at the Greenwich Theatre
Recognised annually as one of the country’s elite and following their Best Pantomime Offie Award win in 2019, this year’s Greenwich Theatre pantomime sees the company returning stronger than ever.
“Lockdown scuppered last year’s panto but Pollard obviously used the time well because his version of The Queen of Hearts is nothing less than a masterpiece. I beg you to see it” says The Greenwich Visitor. Catch The Queen of Hearts at Greenwich Theatre from Friday 19th November 2021 till Sunday 2nd January 2022.
Writer, director and dame of all dames Andrew Pollard couldn’t wait to get “the family” back together this year for another traditional pantomime, Jam packed (pardon the pun) with all of the usual audience interaction, theatrical silliness and seasonal magic.
“With Mr Pollard giving us more costume changes than a Madonna concert, and Mr Spargo once again being the Bestest Baddie in town, the Queen of Hearts is a winner” says Southwark News.
Audiences will meet the Knave of Hearts, a bit of a joker who’s in love with the Princess of Diamonds. The only problem is, she’s already got a boyfriend – the Prince of Spades.
Maybe the Queen’s secret jam recipe will win her over? But then there’s the King of Clubs who’s also desperate to get his hands on the secret recipe…
James Haddrell, the theatre’s artistic director, notes “Having had a long time to think about the best way to return to Panto, we were all agreed in wanting to present something unusual, something very new and at the same time something that has the whole history and heritage of pantomime at its heart.”
British Theatre Guide praises the production, stating “Greenwich Theatre’s annual festive fare, fully crafted with love, sets the gold standard for pantomime”.
You’d have to be as silly as the Knave of Hearts to miss this one!
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