As panto season approaches, Jack and the Beanstalk makes a gigantic return to Mayflower Theatre from Saturday 14 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025.
We spoke to Kev Orkian ahead of his role as Silly Simon in this giant of a production.
What does pantomime mean to you?
Pantomime is a theatre art form that I have loved from when I was a child. The most important genre of entertainment for all children and their first experience in live theatre. It brings together every style of immersive and interactive theatre under one production.
What are you going to be doing on Christmas day this year?
This Christmas, I am spending the day with my family at home with my 11 year olds, Watching a Bruce Willis special and eating a full roast with all the trimmings.
You performed in Southampton in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs last year alongside Ashley Banjo and Diversity, how do you feel to be returning once again this year?
For me, it’s like seeing my family again. The Banjo’s and Diversity are awesome human beings, and so talented…Working with them allows me to expand my opportunities and delve into new comedic ideas, that bring hilarity to all our routines.
What is your favourite Christmas tradition?
Traditionally my fav Christmas tradition is watching my kids opening their presents and watching them tick off the Christmas list.
Do you think this year is the year that Ashley Banjo lets you join Diversity?
Ashley has no choice….I have been practicing all year for this…I am DIVERSITY!!!
What would you say to our audiences who are thinking about booking tickets to this year’s pantomime?
Don’t think of booking? Just book!!! If you wait any longer, you’ll miss out as tickets are selling incredibly fast!
Tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk (Saturday 14 December 2024 – Sunday 5 January 2025) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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