Dan Clarkson and Gary Trainor (who played Dewey Finn in ‘School of Rock the Musical’ in the West End original cast and US tour) are joined by Kevin Yates and Liam Jeavons (as alternate performers) with Charlotte Payne as The Fairy and assistant stage manager and Joseph Peters as Mr Nut and assistant stage manager.
‘Potted Panto’ is a madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime. Over 70 hilarious minutes, our dastardly double act dash from rubbing Aladdin’s lamp to roaming the golden streets of Dick Whittington’s London and making sure that Cinderella gets to the Ball. Not to mention the full-scale versions of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty which see the boys trying to work out not only how two people can play 7 dwarves, but also which of them will make the prettiest princess!
Writer and star Daniel Clarkson said: “We are so excited to be coming back to the Garrick with ‘Potted Panto’ this Christmas. After our 10th anniversary season was cut short last year, this year’s ‘10th plus one’ promises to be the biggest and best yet! With seven different pantomimes in just one sitting, it’s going to be bigger laughs, bigger doses of Christmas magic and bigger servings of custard pies than ever before! And to be honest I’m just thrilled to be doing something that’s not over Zoom for a change!’
Producer James Seabright said: “I’m delighted to bring Dan and Jeff’s wonderfully funny show ‘Potted Panto’ back to the West End, offering London’s families the chance to enjoy seven classic pantomime stories in 70 hilarious minutes. And with tickets from just £20, this is the perfect treat for everyone. We are excited to be welcoming Gary Trainor to the cast co-starring with Daniel Clarkson. After touring extensively with our sister show ‘Potted Potter’ around the world, this is the first time we’ve been able to bring Gary into the ‘Potted Panto’ family for our latest West End run.”
‘Potted Panto’ had its West End premiere at the Vaudeville in 2010 and was subsequently nominated for Best Entertainment in the Olivier Awards. It is unmissable fun, whether you’re six or 106!
DANIEL CLARKSON
According to Wikipedia, Daniel is a “British comedy actor, playwright and director with two Olivier nominations and a Blue Peter Badge.” Graduating from Bretton Hall, Daniel is probably best known for being one half of the comedy double act “Dan and Jeff”, renowned across the globe for their “Potted” stage shows as well as an 18-month residence in the CBBC office as their in-house presenters. With four shows now under his belt (Potted Potter, Potted Pirates, Potted Panto and the latest Potted Sherlock, which Daniel co-wrote with his brother Tom), he has received both audience and critical acclaim, having had sell-out seasons in both London’s West End and New York, and completed several successful inter- national tours including a residency for Potted Potter in Las Vegas where it won the Best of Las Vegas award for “Best New Production”.
GARY TRAINOR
His credits include ‘Potted Potter’ (US & Australasian tour), Dewey Finn in ‘School of Rock the Musical’ (West End original cast and US tour), Gordon Brown/Saddam Hussein in ‘Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera’ (Park Theatre ) Nathan in ‘Rothchild and Sons’ (Park Theatre,) Donnie Kirshner in ‘Beautiful’ (Al- dwych original cast), ‘I Cant Sing’ (London Palladium), ‘The Shawshank redemption (Wyndhams), 24 hour plays (Old Vic), Prophecy (Public Theatre New York with Old Vic New Voices).
KEVIN YATES
Kevin is a Non-Binary Actor (he/they) making his West End debut. His theatre credits include: Miss Understanding in ‘Priscilla Queen Of The Desert’ (UK Tour 2019-2021); Mr Van Cartier in ‘Queenz The Show With Balls 2021’, Papa Bear, Puppet Captain and Understudy Donkey in ‘Shrek ‘(UK Tour), ‘Seasons of Love’ soloist in 21st anniversary cast of ‘RENT’ (The Other Palace).
LIAM JEAVONS
Liam has worked across Theatre, TV, and Film, as well as performing on the stand-up comedy circuit. Theatre credits include: Mischief Theatre’s ‘The Comedy About A Bank Robbery’ (West End & UK Tour); ‘Where Yow Frum’ (Birmingham Rep); ‘Potted Panto’ (Garrick); The 39 Steps (Lyric Belfast); Accidental Brummie (Birmingham Rep); Primetime (Royal Court).
CHARLOTTE PAYNE
Recent credits include: ‘Peter Pan Live’ (GoingLive.TV), ‘Potted Panto’ (Garrick Theatre and Southwark Playhouse), ‘The Pirate Queen’ (London Coliseum), Chamber Musical Concert (Garrick Theatre), ‘Summertime Cinders’ (Thorington Theatre).
JOSEPH PETERS
Theatre includes: Billy/Sidney in ‘California Suite’ (Cunard Queen Victoria), Chandler in ‘Friends Musical Parody’ (UK Tour), Jimmy Winston in ‘All Or Nothing’ (UK Tour), Hank Majewski in ‘Jersey Boys’ (Piccadilly Theatre), Woody Mahoney in ‘Finian’s Rainbow’ (Charing Cross Theatre) Ensemble in ‘Evita’ (European Tour). Film includes: Student in Tom Hooper’s ‘Les Miserables’.
Original West End cast by Geraint Lewis
POTTED PANTO
Garrick Theatre
2 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HH
Saturday 11 December, 2021 to Sunday 9 January, 2022
Press night: Sunday 12 December at 4pm
Duration: 70 minutes no interval
Age recommendation: 6+
Tickets: from £20.00
Box office: 0330 333 4811 www.nimaxtheatres.com
