Worries that John Bishop would not be there to play Vic Goose were dispelled as soon as understudy Gabriel Fleary came on stage and worked the audience. The thing I was was not expecting was the amazing acting and singing talent of the company. The goose that lays the golden eggs, Cilla Quack, played by Anna-Jane Casey, was vocally and in all aspects of her performance simply outstanding and stole the show several times. The clever incorporation into the panto script of Ian’s Mother Goose giving us ‘the quality of mercy speech’ from Merchant of Venice and Mr Vic Goose rising to the occasion to deliver Sonnet 18 ‘shall I compare thee’ was so well done. A great concern was when Sir Ian fell off the stage but to rapturous applause he just got up and carried on. Our national treasure Sir Ian and outstanding cast gave us a fabulous panto and a much needed golden glow to go home with in these troubled times. Now to book another viewing later in the tour.

If you need cheering up this is for you it was best panto I've seen I would go again tomorrow we laughed from the start to the end absolutely hilarious best thing ever 🤣🤣

Took my 5 year old Granddaughter and we both loved it in our own individual way. The best panto I have ever seen. It transported me to an afternoon of pure joy, fun and laughter. The incorporation of classical moments was sheer brilliance. An absolute triumph.

Just arrived home from today afternoon performance. What a fabulous show outstanding cast, amazing voices, audience participation. Sir Ian a true star, fun, energetic and majestic as mother goose what a performance. Singing from all performers was of the highest standard. Great seat in row n28/29 great view. Stage was brilliant. Loved it loved it. Highly recommended good for a bit of escapism. John Bishop was obviously at home and gave a fun performance. The goose was just spectacular. The highlight for me Ian tap dancing with vigour what a man RESPECT

Saw this March 1st Evening (travelled from York) and what a treat it was!! So many talents on one stage. Laughs galore , all of the traditional Panto traits. fab costumes, singing, dancing, slapstick, ........so many standout moments . Shakespeare scene / speeches took our breath away !! Brilliant Chemistry between Sir Ian and John Bishop . Loved the Liverpool Empire theatre , will be back. A very special evening

What a wonderful pantomime, the best I’ve ever seen! Wonderful performances from John and Sir Ian. Brimming with fun, slapstick humour, singing and dancing to eggless! Travelled from Newark to see this staying overnight in gorgeous Oxford! What a tonic in these troubled times! Loved it, wonderful cast and great performance from all. John Bishop only had to appear to make me laugh and Sir Ian absolute legend!