Pantomime performers have said they had to “adapt or quit” as the festive tradition moved online and into car parks to meet coronavirus restrictions this year.
Social distancing measures have meant many pantomime productions have moved audiences online via video call or into cars as part of a drive-in experience.
In Switzerland, the Basel English Panto Group’s Goldilocks And The 3 Bearz bills itself as the world’s first online pantomime – and has been enjoyed by audiences in the UK and across Europe.
Mixing pre-recorded scenes with video calls for audience participation, organisers said planning began for the production as early as April, when they feared the festive tradition may not be able to go ahead at all.
‘We quit or we adapt’ say performers as pantos move online and into car parks
Edd Dracott, PA
20 December 2020, 10:00 am
Pantomime performers have said they had to “adapt or quit” as the festive tradition moved online and into car parks to meet coronavirus restrictions this year.
Social distancing measures have meant many pantomime productions have moved audiences online via video call or into cars as part of a drive-in experience.
In Switzerland, the Basel English Panto Group’s Goldilocks And The 3 Bearz bills itself as the world’s first online pantomime – and has been enjoyed by audiences in the UK and across Europe.