Beauty and the Beast, Swansea Grand Theatre’s 2022/23 panto, won two awards at the UK Pantomime Association Awards this week, including the coveted award for Best Pantomime in venues with over 900 seats. The theatre also won Best Set Design for its incredible, dazzling digital set.
Swansea Grand Theatre manager, Grant McFarlane told us……
“We couldn’t be more delighted, what a great night for Swansea Grand and Imagine Pantomimes! Audience feedback last year was exceptional, and it’s great to see that reflected in this award. Panto is alive and well in Swansea and we look forward to seeing many more people return to visit us this year.”
Strictly glitter-ball winner and Casualty Favourite JOE MCFADDEN and Swansea’s own West End leading lady HAYLEY GALLIVAN joinrd the panto favourites KEV JOHNS, MATT EDWARDS and STEFAN PEJIC, in the spectacular production.
Swansea Council cabinet member Elliott King added…..
“It’s great that the Grand has won this national recognition. The theatre, its staff and partners continue to deliver top class entertainment for the people of Swansea and further afield. Tickets are already selling well for this year’s panto, Cinderella, and we can be sure that it’ll be a brilliant experience for those who attend.”
You can still read, and watch our features on the panto, with cast interviews and our review, just click the links below.
Swansea audiences are in for a treat again this year with another digital panto, Cinderella. Advance ticket sales have outstripped previous years and the scene is set for festive fun and frolics. The clock is ticking, so don’t delay and book your Cinders’ tickets today.
