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Panto queen Su Pollard joins cast for Crewe Lyceum Christmas show

Panto queen Su Pollard joins cast for Crewe Lyceum Christmas show

National treasure and “Queen of Pantomime” Su Pollard is heading to Crewe Lyceum this Christmas to star in the family pantomime Sleeping Beauty.

Celebrating 52 years in showbusiness this year, Su joins previously announced panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston.

June 4, 2026
Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston return for Lyceum panto

Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston return for Lyceum panto

Panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston are to return to the Crewe Lyceum stage with their trademark festive chaos in Sleeping Beauty, the venue has announced.

The much-loved duo will celebrate their fifth year working together as a double act in South Cheshire with Malcolm looking forward to his tenth consecutive year.

May 3, 2026
REVIEW: “Jack and the Beanstalk” panto at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Jack and the Beanstalk” panto at Crewe Lyceum

By Claire Faulkner
You know it’s nearly Christmas when panto season starts. Oh, yes you do.

Crewe Lyceum are welcoming audiences this year with Jack and the Beanstalk from Imagine Theatre.

December 15, 2025
Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

Crewe Lyceum Theatre’s Christmas panto cast line-up announced

The beanstalk is growing fast — and so is the excitement!

Crewe Lyceum and Imagine Theatre have unveiled the full principal cast for this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime.

September 15, 2025
Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company to stage “Jack & The Beanstalk” panto

Audlem Theatre Company has unveiled plans to stage its 2026 family pantomime, “Jack & The Beanstalk”.

Following the success of our previous productions, organisers hope this year’s panto will be bigger, brighter and more brilliant.

September 6, 2025
TV soap star Jennifer Ellison completes Crewe Lyceum panto line-up

TV soap star Jennifer Ellison completes Crewe Lyceum panto line-up

West End Theatre and TV star Jennifer Ellison completes the star line-up for Crewe Lyceum’s giant pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas.

The former Brookside actress and singer and will take centre stage as the boo-able baddie Poison Ivy, alongside hilarious duo Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston from 12 December 2025 – 04 January 2026.

May 23, 2025
Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum unveil Christmas Panto cast for 2025-26

Crewe Lyceum is set to knock your stalks off after lining up the return of Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston for this year’s GIANT Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

The pair will be back to bring all the panto mayhem and madness to the stage, with Malcolm starring as Dame Trott and Ste, as her son Simon.

April 4, 2025
REVIEW: “Beauty and the Beast” at Crewe Lyceum

REVIEW: “Beauty and the Beast” at Crewe Lyceum

By Neil Bonner
Over the years Crewe’s Lyceum Theatre has gained an enviable reputation for staging some of the best pantomimes in the land – and this year’s offering of Beauty and the Beast can only enhance its standing.

December 16, 2024
Young performers invited to Crewe Lyceum panto auditions

Young performers invited to Crewe Lyceum panto auditions

Crewe Lyceum is to stage auditions for young performers who could land a role on stage alongside pantomime stars this Christmas.

The Lyceum is preparing to bring “Beauty and the Beast” to South Cheshire this festive season.

September 24, 2024
TV presenter Jenny Ryan unveiled as Crewe Lyceum panto star

TV presenter Jenny Ryan unveiled as Crewe Lyceum panto star

Crewe Lyceum have unveiled TV presenter Jenny Ryan as their new star for this year’s Christmas Panto.

The professional quizzer, presenter and general knowledge ace will join the cast of “Beauty and the Beast” as The Enchantress from December 13 to January 5.

June 7, 2024
Christmas comes early as Crewe Lyceum unveil panto line up

Christmas comes early as Crewe Lyceum unveil panto line up

Popular panto duo Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston will return to star in this year’s Crewe Lyceum Christmas pantomime “Beauty and the Beast”, it was announced today.

The panto, which will run from 13 December 2024 to 5 January 2025, is always a favourite among families across South Cheshire.

April 23, 2024
Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Shavington Village panto up for 10 major awards

Amateur thespians across South Cheshire have been nominated for 10 major awards as they prepare to raise the curtain on their latest production, Red Riding Hood.

They are set to take to the stage in the 45th Shavington Village pantomime, backed by local employer Mornflake, in Crewe.

January 28, 2024
Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club stage annual charity show

Nantwich Young Farmers Club are about to stage their annual fundraising show at Acton Village Hall this month.

The first performance of their panto “Beauty and the Beast” is tonight from 7.30pm and is just £5 entry.

January 10, 2024