Caroline Elsey

Keen on all things panto. Co-Curator National Database of Pantomime Performance. MD of CME (Payroll Bureau). Member EWT, RSPB +other wildlife/heritage orgs.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Great day out @ColchesterZoo I was so pleased to be able to have a chat with one of my favourite panto dames @mjbpanto after an entertaining and informative show by @theanimalguyz (actually we saw 2 shows). My ducks even stayed until lock up as they were having so much fun.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

It would be nice

[Mac Elsey @MacElsey]

Great to see my former employer taking an interest in ethics. May it's DB scheme pensioners look forward to ethical treatment soon?

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Fun day out in Norwich. Arrived in torrential rain and travelling home on a beautiful spring evening. Miss Saigon @NorwichTheatre Royal was an amazing production. It was good to see two performers I had previously seen in panto, Mikko Juan and Aaron Teoh.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Totally agree

[Ray Wells @raywells121]

@ClwydTweets tonight for 12th Night. Not for the Shakespeare purists but if you don’t mind a new ending and enjoy great acting by an exceptionally talented cast this is for you. @phylipharries was made for the part of Malvolio.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

If, like me, you love Shakespeare and pantomime, the @BirminghamRep production of Midsummer Night's Dream is definitely for you. Comedy, great music, and singing plus amazing costumes. At the matinee today, we were also treated to curtain raiser about the changeling child.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

We had a brilliant time on Sunday at the very well organised @UKPantomime awards at The Swan in High Wycombe. It was great to catch up with mates, but I was disappointed I did not get to speak lots of people. Took the opportunity on Monday to have an explore before heading home.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Just one Easter Panto this year, but my duck 19877 and I picked a good one. The Little Mermaid at The Broadway Catford was great fun. I even enjoyed hearing Baby Shark again!! Impressive programme produced by @JohnGoodLtd Great to catch up with @riding_jamie after the show.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

A two show day in Glasgow with my two ducks. First @PlayPiePint for the very entertaining Miss Lockwood isn't Well and secondly, Flora Macdonald. Historically accurate and very powerful. She is usually remembered for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape but she is so much more.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Brilliant visit to panto yesterday at Brick Lane Music Hall with my friend Gill and 19877 (2nd of the run for me and 19877). Lovely afternoon tea, good company, very funny show with a talented cast, including @andrewrobley, who has spectacular outfits. 19877 even got on stage.

[Charles Court Opera @charlescourt]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "there is something profoundly restorative about surrendering to such unashamed silliness" - Spy In The Stalls

The reviews are in for Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe! See the silliness for yourself 🧚

📅 Until 28 Feb
🎟 https://t.co/NVIsuMcN86
📸 Craig Fuller

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

I'm hoping to get to see the show. Looks terrific.

[Charles Court Opera @charlescourt]

Away we go to Fairyland! 🧚

Toi toi toi to the company of Iolanthe for press night tonight at the beautiful Wilton's Music Hall!

📸 Craig Fuller Photography
📅 Until 28th February
🎟 https://t.co/NVIsuMcN86

[Mac Elsey @MacElsey]

Anyone else having trouble getting a refund from @atlas_for_men? They seem to think I have a duty to lend them money indefinitely.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 53 and the final of the season at Brick Lane Music Hall. Jack and His Giant Stalk. Delicious meal and a happy, buzzing atmosphere. 19877, and I had a great time. Lost count of the number of costume changes for @andrewrobley. How they manage with so little space is amazing

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 52 (the penultimate of the season), and what better place than @BirminghamHippo for the spectacular Robin Hood. It was made more fun as not only was 19877 with me but also Loretta Andrews. Luckily, the train delay to Birmingham was only 45 mins, we still had time for meal!

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 51, our annual family outing to the beautiful @TheatreRoyalBSE for the last night of panto. This year's Rapunzel was special as we were joined not only by 19877 but by our 5 month old grandson who loved his first panto.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 50 (after a few train issues) Dick Whittington in Stevenage at the Gordon Craig Theatre. Fun to see a cockney alderman, Darren Day. He also doubled as Elvis in a great outfit. Delighted, I have now finished my longer trips away for this season. Two one nighters to go!

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 49 or 3A at Theatr Clywd via bus from Chester for my second visit to Cinderella. A packed and appreciative audience had a great time, as did I and 19877, who was not found last time I visited. Great theatre bar grub if you are in the area.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 48 at Liverpool Everyman for a very different Jack and the Beanstalk. Congratulations to Emily Marsland for stepping in to play Alan Sucre. Lovely view of Liverpool Cathedral from the Holiday Inn Express 7th floor corridor.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 47 at the beautiful @BradfordTheatre for Snow White. An evening filled with laughter and fun after a first class meal in Restaurant 1914. I always enjoy my annual trip to Bradford, good to share this one with Duck 19877 but I'm hoping for human company next year.

[Caroline Elsey @PantoCME]

Panto 46 at the friendly and welcoming @GreenwichTheatr for the penultimate performance of Peter Pan. I was delighted that not only did I have the company of 19877 but also my husband @MacElsey. It was a miserable day outside, but fun was had in the auditorium.