Pantomime Awards 2026: Stars Hailed for Keeping Traditions Alive

0:00The pantomime awards for 2026 just named their winners at a lively ceremony in high-wikens swan theater. Leading the pack is Edinburgh King's theater veteran Dame Allen Stewart, hailed as a true panto legend alongside designer Terry Parsons and Crowd, favorites Brian Conley and Leslie Joseph. These awards come from the UK pantomime association, partnering with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment. King K took the stage to reveal the honorees, bringing that star power to the night. Ponto fans are loving it, especially the nod to Stewart's decades of Dame Magic at Kings, where he's become synonymous with holiday cheer. These picks spotlight the performers who keep British theater traditions alive and kicking. Designed Wiz Parsons gets props for his creative sets that wow audiences, while Conley and Joseph shine for their reliable comic timing that packs, houses every season. With Panto ramps gearing up across the UK, these awards fuel the excitement, proving the magic of slapstick and song still rules the festive stage.

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