The auditorium, which is decorated with illuminated fish, was buzzing as we took our seats on Thursday night for the annual panto which ... runs at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle until January ...

as the North East Adult Panto is now just days away from its opening night in Newcastle. And it cast is brimming with TV icons - from Drag Race UK finalists to a Celebrity Big Brother winner.

With panto rehearsals in full tilt at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle, it's not easy to pin down its stars Clive and Danny. The chance comes at the point of the interval break during a run-through ...

We're in a difficult position, the public are in a difficult position, and the panto team - many of whom are freelancers - are in a very difficult position at the moment." Newcastle Theatre Royal ...