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Outfits such as Viagogo and sister company StubHub can charge buyers a 15 per cent fee on top of the ticket price, which may well be inflated.

The veteran panto dame on being adopted by Hackney, how to pick the right audience volunteer, and the joy of pretending to be a fish at acting college

It’s that time again... Oh yes it is! Time for a welcome round-up of festive fare on offer on a stage near you

It’s that time again... Oh yes it is! Time for a welcome round-up of festive fare on offer on a stage near you

JANET STREET-PORTER: The shine has worn off Brand Boris - one poll shows 63% think he should resign. In another, Labour has a four-point lead, their best rating since the 2019 General Election.

It's great to see the old Empire gang back together for this family friendly show that ticks all the panto boxes even if it misses some of the mayhem

It's great to see the old Empire gang back together for this family friendly show that ticks all the panto boxes even if it misses some of the mayhem

Clive Rowe is his customary charismatic self in this production at Hackney Empire - the spiritual home of panto

Tweenies writer Will Brenton packs this festive frenzy with all the kids’ favourite flourishes, but there isn’t much for the adults beyond Rowe’s delightful Dame Trot

Hackney have shown once again that they really do mean business when it comes to putting on a pantomime, so you’re in for an absolute treat if you make it along to this gorgeous theatre over the festive season to join in the fun.