Neil Bonner

Strong traditional pantomime written by Eric Potts and produced by Imagine Theatre

Laugh-out-loud comedy extravaganza

Panto offers outstanding comedy, but little spectacle and a threadbare plot

The return of Shakespeare to Stafford Castle is a sheer delight, headed by Tim Ford

A high-quality pantomime brimming with traditional festive cheer

Carefully crafted and enjoyable production adapted and directed by Theresa Heskins, and starring Rhiannon Skerritt and Nicholas Richardson, that’s a million miles away from Disney