Who we are
Founded in 2021, the UK Pantomime Association is a charity that explores, shares and celebrates pantomime by investigating the genre’s rich past, engaging with contemporary practice and inspiring the future.
Our Aims
Celebration
Celebrate excellence through Annual Pantomime Awards.
Curate
A hub for panto practice, history, traditions and culture.
Champion
Champion pantomime as an important British artform.
Inspire
Inspire through workshops, talks, and special events.
News
The Pantomime Awards 2024 Venues Announced
The UK Pantomime Association are excited to announce the venues that have signed up to take part in The Pantomime Awards 2024. CityVenue TitleAberdeenArts CentreRapunzelAberdeenHer Majesty'sSleeping BeautyAldershotPrinces HallAladdinAylesburyWatersideSnow...
The UK Pantomime Association is looking for a diverse range of volunteer judges to join its team for the 2023/24 Season
The UK Pantomime Association has launched a search for new judges to join its experienced team, visiting over 200 professional pantomimes across the length and breadth of the UK to shortlist nominations for The Pantomime Awards. The Association aims to ensure the team of more than 60 judges represents the diverse nature of pantomime audiences.
Edward Gordon Craig Lecture 2023: Designing Pantomime
A panel of prominent pantomime designers reflect on their own contemporary practice and discuss the future of pantomime design. This year’s Society for Theatre Research and Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Edward Gordon Craig Lecture is held in collaboration...