Mother Goose

Mother Goose description

This very special pantomime is written by Jonathan Harvey (Coronation Street, Gimme Gimme Gimme) and directed by award-winning director Cal McCrystal, known and loved as the nation’s funniest director.

What's the story of Mother Goose?

Mr and Mrs Goose live in an abandoned Debenhams store. They live a simple life until a goose turns up at their animal sanctuary. Then chaos ensues. Expect a rip-roaring panto packed with silliness and unexpected surprises. It’s perfect for the whole family and runs at the West End’s Duke of York's Theatre from 15^th December 2022 to 29^th January 2023. Then, it takes off on tour of the UK and Ireland.

Who is starring in Mother Goose?

Mother Goose stars Ian McKellen as Mother Goose, John Bishop as Vic Goose, and Mel Giedroyc as the Goose itself. All three are household names.

Sir Ian McKellen is an English actor whose glittering career spans seven decades. He’s done everything from Shakespearean and modern theatre to fantasy and science fiction. A British cultural icon, he has won seven Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

Liverpudlian John Bishop is an English comedian, presenter, TV star, actor and former footballer with a load of teams including Crewe Alexandra, Runcorn, Witton Albion and Southport FC. His comedy routines have seen him touring the UK to great acclaim.

Mel Giedroyc is a British actress, comedian and television presenter. She and Sue Perkins co-hosted TV series including Light Lunch, The Great British Bake Off for the BBC, the chat show Mel and Sue, and the BBC show Let It Shine.

As well as the three main stars there’s a glittering cast already lined up, with more to be announced soon. Oscar Conlon-Morrey plays Jack and Simbi Akande is Jill. There’s Sharon Ballard as Evil Fairy Malignia and Karen Mavundukure as Good Fairy Encanta. The cast also includes Adam Brown, Gabriel Fleary, Richard Leeming and Genevieve Nicole.

Who is on the Mother Goose creative team?

Mother Goose is produced by Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions, Hunter Arnold, Seaview, Wessex Grove, Richard Winkler & Dawn Smalberg, Caiola Productions and George Waud for Groove International.

The Set and Costume design are by Liz Ascroft. The show is choreographed by Lizzi Gee and the lighting design is by by Prema Mehta. Sound design comes from Ben Harrison and Puppet Design and Creation by Chris Barlow. The casting is by Anne Vosser and the Production Manager is Ben Arkell.

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Playing at Duke of York's Theatre (venue info)

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