C&J Blog Article
13
Jan
2011
Thought you gys might like to see some of the visitor reviews from the Pavilion panto in Glasgow!
i though the show was amazing especialy paul kenny and varrie mc elwaine and also thought that jim davidson was excelent at playing the part of robin hood had a lot of humor wich i liked. hope to see paul kenny and his partner varrie mcelwaine in next years panto.
jamie caldwell from cumbernauld11/01/2011
Great show Great panto, Im still howling with laughter after yesterdays matiney. Brilliant. Best bits? ALL of it! But special respect to the baddy Sherrif who made my wee girl jump out of her chair in fun fright and to Colin and Justin who must be the best thing as far as energy is concerned, and also Ima Poltice played by Mr Dean park. If yous havent already booked this get it sorted and see the best show in Glasgow this year! theres nowhere like the Pavilion, you have a great buzz about you and Ive been coming since I was a wee girl. Happy New year,
Katie from Uddingston11/01/2011
Thought it was far the best panto ive been too !! :) Laughed from start to finish! Cast were brilliant especially colin and justin who were fabulous !! Hopefully they will appear in another panto in near future... recommend to anyone.
Emma from biggar / glasgow10/01/2011
Have been coming to see the panto in the Pavillion for a number of years now and Robin Hood was by far the best I have seen so far. It was non stop laughs. Jim Davidson and Dean Park were fantastic together and brought out the best in each other! Hope to see them both back together again in next years panto! Stephen Purdon was the usual funny cheeky chappie of the show and Cat Harvey again made us all laugh. Colin & Justin gave us a few laughs too! Can't wait to see if next year can top this years! Got a lot of work to do guys!
Laura Griffin from Glasgow10/01/2011
We took our Grandchildren to the panto last night and is was brilliant, the cast were terrific, Dean Park was great as usual and Jim Davidson was terrific as was the rest of the cast,very enjoyable can't wait for next year.
Grace Caldwell from Glasgow09/01/2011
I beleive you should have stood up to the red cross. The use of the emblem in the show is clearly not intended misuse and any child seeing it would make an assosiation between an nurse and the emblem. I have stopped my financial support to the Red Cross and have written to them to complian that they are wasting my donations in such a shameful way.
andrew stafford from London09/01/2011
just wonderful and Colin and Justin as the Merry Men made my night. Loved their antics and how happy they looked on your stage, always smiling. Truly the best show Ive seen this year. Night made perfect by getting their picture at your stage door and also shell suit bob. Three gents and a credit to your beautiful theatre. Thank you Pavillion for being so 'for the people'. You are a great theatre and I shall be telling all my friends to come!
mary doyle from Glasgow08/01/2011
We have been fortunate to attend the Pavilion Pantomine for the last few years and "The Magical Adventures of Robin Hood" has been the best Pantomine we have been to so far. We cant wait to see how you follow it next year.
Charlotte & Amy Morrison from Linwood08/01/2011
Absolute Brillant. Laughed from start to finish. Really liked Jim Davidson and Dean Park. Also loved Colin and Justin.
Gerri Agnew from Glasgow07/01/2011
once again, great show, kids never stopped laughing. good to see a family relation back on the stage in the form of Mr Bill Armour, excellent. kids loved Jim Davidson & the lion. looking forward to next year already. and Dean Park is a scream. thanks again to the Pavilion & Staff
Greg Stewart from Glasgow07/01/2011
I haven't been to the show but have seen the rediculous stance the British Red Cross have made re their emblem. I have emailed them to voice my disgust at them and have hinted that unless they intend to challenge every fancy dress costume bearing the same emblem, you would surely feel discriminated against. If you do fight them on a discrimination issue, I'm sure the country will be behind you. Best wishes Hogie
john hogan from Corby07/01/2011
Dear Pavilion theatre and staff. What a fun roller coaster ride that put the smiles on my familys faces. Your panto is the BEST!!!!!!! My two daughters are huge Shell suit Bob fans and Justin and Colin fans and seeing them last night was a dream come true for them. Getting photos at the end when we went to your stage door was the icing on the cake. I am proud to be a Scot but the warmth of the three guys was just fantastic and it made our night. they were all great in the panto and brought magic to the stage. Ive seen tones of pantos over the years and this was by far the best. I loved Cat Harvey as the Friar too but the biggest kick was seeing my girls faces as Colin and Justin and Bob larked about. Ten out of ten!!!!! So good that I am coming back with them as a surprise last week of your run. BRILLIANT!!!!
sinead morgan from Glasgow07/01/2011
Acopy of the note I sent to the Red Cross for your info. Good evening, I have just learned of the amazingly stupid intervention your society has made in the pantomime at Glasgow. Your intervention requiring the withdrawal of the St George emblem and veiled threat that it contravened the Geneva Convention is disgusting to me to the point that I will not make further donations to your cause unless and until I see a full and contrite apology on national media for your high handedness and insensitivity. You seem to have forgotten who you represent. Shame on you. John Earl
john earl from knebworth07/01/2011
this looks good i'am going to see ribin hood ????
Elle mckay from scotland06/01/2011
great fun, brilliant singalong,best panto my wife and i have been to for a long time.
leslie cranston from erskine06/01/2011
This show was one of the best shows I have ever been to. I have been to 5 of the Pavilion's panto and this has been the best so far. Dean Park and Jim Davidson were amazing playing the characters they played.
Janet Docherty from Clydebank05/01/2011
We enjoyed the show very much. This is the first panto at the pavilion that we have been to since the krankies last played here. We are big favourites of the krankies and would love for them to come back to the pavilion, Robin Hood though was great, great audience participation as well.
agnes mcgrory from cumbernauld05/01/2011
Thoroughly looking forward to today's show. Unfortunately, our friend Stephanie Gallagher was due to come with us today but has been forced to miss the performance as she went into labour this morning and her daughter was born 3 hours ago. Congratulations to Stephanie, her and her daughter will have to wait until the next one now!
Penny Campbell from Airdrie05/01/2011
Was at the afternoon showing today,what can i say FANTASTIC.My son and i loved it,the cast were all brilliant and i have not laughed so much in years.Definately going to go every year now.
Karen Mundie from dumbarton04/01/2011
We go every year on Xmas eve and this year it was the best. So so funny. Jim Davidson was amazing and Dean park was his usual funny self. I felt sorry for poor Cat in that costume ha ha ha it was one of the best and we loved Colin and Justin as well. More more more please
Allyson Ewart from coatbridge04/01/2011
Just back from the 1.30 showing today. It was great fun and Dean Park stole the show as usual. My daughter especially loved it when his nightie and pants fell down, talked about it the whole way home! The only thing that was missing was Dereck Lord!!!
Caroline from johnstone04/01/2011
The panto as it always is a great joy to go see it was just amazing. Jim Davidson was very funny and the acting and singing was outstanding. I would defenetly recommend it.
Simone Mullen from West Dumbartonshire04/01/2011
Went to see the evening performance on Sunday 2/1/11 what a great way to start the New Year. Four adults all enjoyed the show, being a Londonder now living in Falkirk it was brilliant to see Jim Davidson on stage with the ad-libbing with Dean Park.
Pete Beale from Falkirk03/01/2011
our family had a fantastic time at the hogmany show Jim Davidson and Dean Park brilliant . thanks for a great night!
anne from glasgow02/01/2011
Very good show, probably the best fun I have had in years. Panto made my dreams come true and I laughed so hard I thought I would explode. Loved the singing Maid marion and loved the spirit of Colin and justin who I ttravelled from Carlisle to see. Your stages were very pretty and the whole experience was 100% value. have seen lots of other plays in other cities that werent as good over the years. So well done!Thanks for the fun, I feel very happy and am going to come back on Jan 12th if I can get my work to give me a day extra off. Respect to your cast and the theatre staff who were very courtaeous to my family. Best wishes from Brenda Cameron x
Brenda Cameron from Carlisle02/01/2011
just back from this afternoons performance. what a fantastic show. stephen purdon was hilarious. it was the first panto my boys aged 6 and 4 have been at and they totally loved it. will definately be back next year and planning on making it a family tradition for new year. thanks once again
Jacqueline Lowe from Bonnybridge02/01/2011
Saw the show last night. We got front row seats and had such a great time, especially when Nanny picked on me to stick my hand up so the whole Theatre could say hello to me. We laughed out loud from start to finish - Brilliant fun !!
David Forfar from Dunfermline31/12/2010
Ive gone to the shows 7 years on the trot, and i have to say this year was especially amazing. massive congrats to the entire cast And also i think fall in love with the same Dancing girl every year xD
Andy from Dunoon31/12/2010
Just got back had a great night. I laughed so so so much especially when the dame lost her constume (had me in tears). Great show and value for money highly recommended.
Christine Hall from East Kilbride31/12/2010
Its was a great show all the cast were fantasic its my 4th year watching the pantos and i had a shout out and it was fantasic loved it !
Ethan Scott from barrow-in-furness30/12/2010
We go to the Panto every year and this was the best yet. Laughed our socks off from start to finish. Great cast!!
mandy cullie from east kilbride29/12/2010
Took my 3 year old nephew to the pantomime, Tuesday 28/12/2010, we both enjoyed it, he liked the crocodile.
Linda Andrew from Hamilton29/12/2010
My wife and I have had a great night at the pavilion panto its a laugh from start to finish well worth a visit .The Cast were fantastic and the effects excellent .
Ian Hamilton from Dunoon29/12/2010
To everyone at the Pavilion, once again may i say that the show was fantastic, i have been brining a group of 40 people to the show for the last 11 years and each year the cast and crew do a great job, every member of the group had a excellent time and cant wait to return to the show next year. the whole show was magical and i would like you to pass your thanks on to the cast of the show as they all work very hard to make a great and magical performance, for any one reading the reviews on here you wont be disappointed with the show, Stephen Purdon was sooooo funny last night but not going to spoil it for those still to go but the mistake that he made had the whole audience in stitches. keep up the great work and counting down the days until next year
Jason Ryan from Scotland29/12/2010
Subject: WOW! WOW! WOW! Hope yous dont mind us writing in, its just that I need to thank you. Youve done it again, created an even better panto than before. Im a bit of a panto lunatic and with my older sister have seen in the region of 40 over the years in various cities. This is DEFINATELY my favourite one ever. I LOVED your pretty Maid Marion who was perfect in the role and as a fan of Real Radio I thought Cath Harvey did a wonderful job, every bit as good as last year. Very likeable role. I think in Justin and Colin you have unearthed a great find. I see them as the new Hinge and Bracket and can only imagine if this is their first panto ever they are sure to become legends as they did very well, very competent. And I loved your "Nurse" Deen Park who was just fantastic. Such a hoot! These cast member all stood out but I need to tell you that I was hard pressed to find fault in any of your cast who I thought looked like they had a ball. Favorite songs was by Justin and Colin or Ms Harvey and favourite outfit was Nurse Deen Parks at the end with the gold horns. Please pass my respect to your theatre and staff and cast for making me and my sister scream the house down. We felt like weans again ! I send you best wishes for the season and look forward to coming again perhaps in January with my other younger sister who has only seen a paltry 20 pantos! Shes a young contender but has along way to go to catch up with us, Happy Christmas and happy New Year when it comes in. My biggest smiles and hugs. Angus and Rhona, Aberfoyle
Angus Henderson from Aberfoyle29/12/2010
Coming to see the matinee on 28th Dec with my cousins all the way from Atlanta, Georgia!
Cormac and Ronan Burns from East Kilbride28/12/2010
coming tomorrow 2 see it and i cant wait!! its sounds awesome and everything ive heard bout it has been gd so hats off to the pavillion again! :-)!!!!
lewis from glasgow28/12/2010
Just back from our yearly night out to the panto, always at the Pavillion and this year we were once again not disappointed, all the cast were brilliant as well as the theatre staff - such a laugh thanks Pavillion :-)
Alice Fleeting from Glasgow28/12/2010
Fantastic!! My friend from the States was visiting and he loved it too!! Would definately go again next year, but I would it be great if it was a wee bit cheaper.
Sarah Burns from Glasgow27/12/2010
The best panto so far, we were sitting on front row, my kids aged 12 and 9 loved it Jim Davidson was histerical, colin and justin were brilliant , excellent 1 liners from all the cast , cant wait for next years. well done pavillion...
Mrs M Ferguson from Renfrewshire27/12/2010
This was our first family outing to the panto and I can't believe we have left it so long ! Granny, Mum and Dad and all the kids were laughing, screaming and had a fab time. The Pavillion made the whole day so wonderful - thanks also for the birthday message for Isaac. We can't wait to come along next year and have told everyone is get to the Pavillion fast, before they have to wait until next Christmas
Pamela Lowry from Powmill27/12/2010
Not long back from this years panto and like last years it was totally fantastic. Cast, scenes and music were great, laughed from start to finish. Will be back next year and can't wait.
David Weir from Coatbridge27/12/2010
We came for our annual visit to the Pavilion panto, and what a night it was, we read some of the comments about Jim and can only assume these people where at a different panto, the show from scene one to the end was BRILLIANT. At some points the water was running down my face with laughter, the kids did nothing but laugh, we cant wait till next year to what brilliant performance the pavilion have in store for us. Keep up the good work, guys see you next year. My only complaint is the way some parents dont teach their kids where to dispose of rubbish, as one parent behind me told the kids to put the rubbish on the floor for the cleaner. An absolute disgrace.
Mrs M McIntyre26/12/2010
Subject: todays pantomime - awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dear Producer/bosses Happy Christmas from me and my sister and my Dad. I have always loved pantomime and I think in my life I have seen maybe 15 of them! But this was the best one by far. I come from Hull and if truth be known this is why i came to glasgow to stay and see the show and make a christmas holiday of it. Been here four days and staying another three. I think I am probably Britains biggest fan of Colin and Justin and to see them close up was excellent and then the bonus of meeting them at the end of the show as they left was beautiful. They were everything I hoped they would be in your pantomime and I am now feeling my Christmas is complete. I have to say that they are naturals for pantomime and I would love to see them playing Ugly Sisters the next time. They were made for that role. Lol!!! Their energy shone out of them it really did. What I liked about your panto was the whole thing, my dad is a big fan of Jim Davoson and roared at his gags and I loved the lovely old worlde feel of your majestic theatre. It felt very intimate and the flair of your entire cast was warming and joyous. Also have to say a big hello to the panto Dame Nurse who is a whole lot of laughs. Please pass my love to Colin and Justin and your cast for making my Christmas perfectly rounded off. I will cherish the photos of me with Colin and Justin and if you dont mind I will post them up on facebook to tell the world how super they are and how they were so sweet when i met them. I would recommend that anyone who wants to see how panto SHOULD be done comes and sees this one, its a great family show. Happy Christmas again and thanks from Lorna and all of us in North Kelvinside xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lorna Finnerty from Glasgow26/12/2010
We had the best visit to Panto at the Pavilillion for many years! What a fabulous show with Jim Davidson. Looking forward to next year already.
Rae McNally from Lanark25/12/2010
Dear Pavilion, Glasgow, Thank heavens my husband and our fourteen year old daughter Jayne braved the weather to come to your show this evening having been given the tickets by my sister as a gift. We were pleasantly surprised by how easy the traffic was and are all glad the bad weather seems to be behind us now. We arrived back in Edinburgh safe and sound and will take the memories of your show with us and pass the message around to anyone who will listen - your panto was a scream! Hard to pick a favourite part as it was all so good but my favourites were Colin and Justin, especially as trees (perhaps the funniest thing I have seen at a pantomime ever) and when they had the wigs on and also your beautiful Maid Marrion singing, what a gorgeous young lady and a sweet voce too. My husband definately enjoyed your dancers who were a joy to watch, and he seemed on the edge of his seat when they were on your stage!! My daughter who is a HUGE decorating and design fan also loved Colin and Justin and she really liked your panto dame who was a scream especially in the bedroom. Overall I rate this full score and I loved the little impish dancers. As I said its hard to find fault and the near hundred mile round trip was SO worth our time. Oh and the crocodile made us all giggle. Thank you for bringing a little Christmas magic to our daughter and for keeping the tradition of family theatre alive and well. A beautiful theatre with especially frinedly staff and we even got a parking space 50 yards away from your door! Thanks again, Helen, Dave and Jayne
Helen Patterson23/12/2010
i went yester day brilll my mum was howling funnyst thing ever at the bit where robin gets into the bed and you see the other persons ukk parts lol
kirsten22/12/2010
Attended the Pavillion Panto for the first time this year after several years going to a large production in Edinburgh - the Pavillion blew them away. The cast, organisation and theatre were second to none - we WILL be back next year!! Well worth the trip from snowy Aberdeenshire!
The Gray Family from Auchenblae21/12/2010
Well done cat! Went to see the panto for the first time in years and had a ball - OH YES WE DID! Lol. From maureen and joe
maureen and joe from Clydebank21/12/2010
i cant wait to see it going at 7. sounds great
kirsten mcgrory21/12/2010
Hi Cat, Just home from Panto, it was fantastic! Loved Colin and Justin, Jim Davidson was tremendous and you were brilliant as usual. We will definately be back in January. It was the best Panto yet. Thanks for giving Robbie a wee mention, I'll let you into a secret it was me who emailed you this morning!!! He did not expect to hear his name and for once he was stuck for words! Many thanks and keep up the good work. Mags Boyd
Mags Boyd from Glasgow21/12/2010
MY WIFE AND I WENT TO LAST NITES PERFORMANCE, WE LAUGHED FROM START TO FINISH, MONEY WELL SPENT, ALL THE MAIN ACTERS WHERE AMAZIN AND THE DANCERS LOOKED FANTASTIC, COURTNEY BROWN OUR GRANDCHILD WAS ONE OF THE CHILDREN OF SHERWOOD AND IT WAS GREAT TO SEE HER ON THE BOARDS AGAIN 2 YEAR RUNNING, I WOULD SAY GO AND SEE THIS PRODUCTION ITS FANTASTIC YOU WONT STOP LAUGHING, THANKS TO ALL BEHIND THE SCENES FOR THE PERFORMANCE
JOHN MCALINN from GLASGOW21/12/2010
Hi just to say this is a message for Cat Harvy I am 10 years old .I want to say I see you ( Cat) every year when i go to the pantomine and you are AMAZING!!! Your so good at acting !! It's also my birthday on Saturday it would be so cool if I could talk too you both! Thanks anyway bye!
from Clydebank21/12/2010
Went to panto Sunday 19th Dec. 6 family meembers all adults. Superb, hats off, had everything, very funny. Costumes, sets etc first class. Cast were a great mix of people.
iain macnamara from milton of campsie21/12/2010
My Family and I came to see you on Sunday night at the Pavilion. You were brilliant again this year. Unfortunately on Sunday (as You'll know) we had some heavy snow and My niece Leah who is in a wheelchair and has microcephaly was unable to leave the house because of the state of the pavements and roads. My sister and Brother-in-law were upset about this so to cheer them up can you give them a wee mention, Their Names are Jacqueline,Alex and Leah Marshall, We go everywhere together and it just wasnt the same without them Thanks Lainey Macdonald xx
Lainey Macdonald from Airdrie21/12/2010
Hey cat saw the panto last nite it was brill we all have sore faces from laughing thanks for a great night jean x
Jean21/12/2010
i go to the pavilion every year and its GREAT as again this year it always funny and i love it !! keep on goin you guys !! xx
danyy from larkhall20/12/2010
Absolutley fabulous very funny best one in years. Jim Davidson was fantastic as was the rest of the cast. I think this year the adults enjoyed it more than the kids!!
Lisa Blair from Hamilton20/12/2010
wow what a show last night funny funny from start to finish ,all the cast were brillant , will jim davision be coming back next year. he was just fantastic as well as everyone in the show . cant wait for next years tickets to go on sale
ann mcilroy from glasgow19/12/2010
My husband, my daughter and her boyfriend and I came to see Robin Hood on Tuesday 7 Dec (courtesy of winning tickets in a Glasgow Herald competition). Can I just say how much we enjoyed the show.The audience was small due to the bad weather but that only created an intimate atmosphere. It was a anight of old fashioned family entertainment and our sides were sore laughing. thank you so muc.
Careen Sloan from Glasgow19/12/2010
it was absoulutely fantastic!! the cast were great. dean park is my favourite he is sooooo funny!! :)
michael monaghan from glasgow19/12/2010
Absolutely fantastic! The best panto Ive seen in years, a real side splitter. Great jokes and very audience orientated. Loved the adlib-ing too...
Sam Bryce from Glasgow19/12/2010
Awesome beyond expectation. loved it!!! Made my wife's weekend laughing and nearly crying trying to get her breath back. so good we have to come back again i think! it really was a special time. It was actually my christmas present from her a weekend away. perhaps i will revisit in january with my scottish cousins from ayr. Their friends saw it last week and alre coming in force in January, loads of them. i loved the fun the cast seemed to all be having but special respect from her goes to justine and colin who are her favourites. i came up special from leeds and am staying at the citizen hotel near your theatre and we had hoped to see them at your side door but the man said they already had left. so if you dont mind i want to try pop back after your evening show to try and get a picture on my iphone with my wife. i found the baking scene with Mr Davidson very very funny too. i have seen many family shows and so has my wife but Robin Hood was so very very good that its probably my favourite ever. Definately worth the air fare and hotel now my worry is how do i do something even more exciting for my wifes christmas pressie. youve not half made it hard for me! What a lovely theatre too. like theatres should be, almost old world charm. the perfect day out Yours faithfully Neil and Carol
Neil Sanderson19/12/2010
I was at the Panto last night (17/12/10) with my husband and 3 of my kids aged 12, 10 and 7. I have to say it was the best panto I've ever been to. We go to the Pavilion every year and they are always good, but this was a different class. Truly funny for all ages - the cast were amazing, Dean Park was his usual class act but just loved Jim Davidson (please come back next year!!) and Colin and Justin were genius! I'll be telling everyone about how fab it is - Congratulations!!! I'm sure you'll be packed out every night.
Josephine Steel from Wishaw18/12/2010
It was really good. I was going to get tickets for the rest of my family but they are a little bit too much to pay for a christmas present.
18/12/2010
Dear everyone at The Pavilion theatre, I wont sleep if I dont get this email to you as you have just given me and my two kids (8 and 14) probably the geatest night ever and I just have to say thank you. I just got back in after a long drive to Edinburgh. I dont know if you realise how brilliant your show is but I have got to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. From the lady who met us in the hall to the people who sold us the torch wand it was such a nice time. I am a massive fan of "Shell Suit Bob" and Colin and Justin and the three of them were just fantastic to watch. Didnt know my favourite designers could sing but they can belt out a tune and then some!!! Loved the line dancing song they did!!! Where they get that energy from is anyones guess as I have just seen your brochure and youve got about ninety shows all in a row!!! Thats incredible. Ive always enjoyed the pantos and always came when I still lived in Glasgow but have missed the last two in Glasgow. Glad I read about who all was in it as it was vey worth the drive! You do great shows but this was to a whole new level. The Pavilion is like an institution in Glasgow and I am proud to say and Ive seen many shows over they years but this was nicest, funniest, best put together I ever seen. I will be telling all my Glasgow ex workmates and friends to come!! My sister saw Justin and Colin in "Im a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here'' and loved them to bits and she's coming up over Christmas and New Year so damn it Im getting more tickets to bring her as a surprise. A signed photo would be nice - hint hint! She'll be thrilled. In fact Im going to try and bring my Mum and Dad too and make a family outing out of it. for me its all about the laughter and you hit the spot. I also must commend your sets and the music it all worked perfectly, Thanks again for the fun and games Maxine x
Maxine Docherty17/12/2010
Was at the panto on 11/12, have never laughed as hard in a long time. We were in the front row, me and two of my mates, hysterical from start to finish. Colin and Justin stole the show for me, but the bad Sheriff of Strathclyde and me had something goin' on....lol, he threatened to put my sweets uo to �5 each. Oh no he won't......//lol
Margaret Walton from Larbert16/12/2010
Came to see your panto last night 15th Dec ...LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT!!!! Jim Davidson was brilliant, his scenes with Dean Park had me laughing so much I had tears rolling down my face, crocodile scene priceless!!! Our party was 3 adults and 3 kids aged 14,11 & 5, the show truly has something for everyone. I have gone to the Kings panto for the last 7 years but this year didn't feel it would be the same without Gerard Kelly(panto legend) so I switched to your theatre. If your line up is half as good next year we'll be back. If you haven't been yet book tickets now, one of the best nights out I've had in ages.
Jacqui Dunne from Glasgow16/12/2010
Was best panto ever been to thought would be reduced fun without gerrard, but stephen purdon, dean park, jim davies were all amazing working alongside each other one liners that werent in the panto had me n ma two boyz kevin,ryan in stitches.
nicola love from lanarkshire16/12/2010
I thought it was really good, I went last night and the whole cast was really funny. I really enjoyed the Show I would go again if i had the chance.So book your tickets now!!!
Sophie Hill from Paisley15/12/2010
Dear producers, manager, whomever made this wonderful panto come alive! I have just finished a short 3 hour back shift (I'm a nurse) after your panto and promised myself I would write as soon as I got home. I brought my two teenagers and my nine year old to your panto and I just have to thank you for giving us a family night to remember. Stand outs for me were Dean Park, Collin and Justin and your villain William who was wonderful. The whole show was like a bullet train of laughter and giggles! I have seen Dean many times and very much enjoy most of his comedy and I thought that Collin and Justin were like a breath of fresh air. The scne where they appeared as trees made us all roar! Would love to meet them if that was a possibility when I come back in early January? Perhaps you could drop me a note back to see if this is possible? William was outsatanding in his villainy and I remember him from many shows like Take The High Road which I still miss. Anyway, I shall stop before this becomes an essay, save to say that I shall be telling all my ward orderlies to book in. Maybe if you brought your laughter to hospitals we would have shorter stay patients as I believe that laughter can fight many problems, not least bad health. Once again, thank you. My husband missed out tonight but he's now looking forward to our January visit! With gratitude, Cammy Belmont, Mrs, Newton Mearns, Glasgow
Mrs Cammy Belmont from Newton Mearns, Glasgow14/12/2010
i am from germany and had never been in a panto before. we do not have it over there. it was absolutely phantastic. the best were the costumes and the thing with the crocodile. and all the kids with lights in their hair and glowing sticks and swords. but the very very best is the glasgow audience. unique. i have never seen such a wonderful audience anywhere else in the world. great fun the whole thing. i can highly recommend and i will come back next year for more. xx
ANDREA KOCH from london14/12/2010
12th December - 6.30pm performance - absolutely brilliant. Dean was fantastic and the crocodile episode unforgetable. Well done to all the cast, Scott, Sharon, Samantha and Jack Brown from East Kilbride xx
Sharon Brown from East Kilbride13/12/2010
12th dec , 6.30 performance panto at the pavillion is always great but this year is the best ever. crocodile scene was hillarious and Dean as Gaga side splitting congratulations on a fab panto , Fiona Brown , Jim , Hayley and Rhiannon
Fiona Brown from Newmains , Wishaw13/12/2010
it was wonderfull.Hillarious could not even start to describe how funny it was.It was also very good and had lots of songs that made it even better GREAT
Theresa from bathgate13/12/2010
Absolutely brilliant. Cast amazing, so funny. We had a great night. Thank you.
Elaine Ritchie from East Kilbride13/12/2010
My husband and I went to the Panto yesterday afternoon for my birthday it was fantastic we had such a laugh. The cast were all great even down to the children. We had no kids with us and we were joining in with the booing!!!! Best Panto we have ever seen congratulations to all for making it so entertaining. Thought Dean and Jim worked well together and it was nice to see Jim performing again. Our best wishes to James on the birth of his son and Jim see you in March.
Louise Stewart from EDINBURGH12/12/2010
The Magical Adventures of Robin Hood is a great production that you can't miss out on! It really is a great night/day out! With the likes of Glaswegian designers Colin & Justin and Dean Park! I loved the show!
Cole from Glasgow12/12/2010
well, i have not been to see a panto in 15 years but from now on i will be there every year with my little boy. we couldnt stop laughing all the way through the perfomance the cast were amazing and i thank you all for bringing back all the fun of being a child again.well done ladies and gents absolutely class.
william blyth from glasgow12/12/2010
My wife and I have been coming to the Pavilion panto's for the last 10 years the last 8 years with my 12 yr old grandson, and I can honestly say this is the best panto we have ever seen anywhere. From start to finish the whole cast were fantastic. from Willie Armour who plays the Sherrif to the 2 kids who have a speaking part, the crocodile all the way to Jim Davidson. This is certainly the funniest panto ever. Would thoroughly recommend it for all ages. We all came out with sore sides with laughing so much. So if you are thinking of going I would recommend you book now.
John Daly from Dumbarton11/12/2010
Was at the panto last night with kilbarchan bb. Jim Davidson was fantastic. Dean Park really funny. Steven Purdon,Colin and Justin were great as well.
Euan Hayton from Houston11/12/2010
I went with my 9 year old son and my 35 year old partner, we all have never laughed so hard; as equaly entertaining for adults as it is for children. The cast this year made the performance more intimate with the audience. Best panto we have seen in years!!!
Audrey Morrisey from Glasgow11/12/2010
hi everbody i was there on the 10th of dec in the afternoon with my mum it was a great show we are from ayr we were in row a i saw dean park lost at ayr gaiet that was our second time at the pavilion went last year it is it is nice
claire mackie from ayr11/12/2010
Just made it back to Stirling and promised myself I would write because you are awesome. Really enjoyed the show tonight and dont want to pick out anyone in particlar as ALL the actors were first class. There's no doubt in my mind, you made the best show yet and between me and my hubby we have seen about 20 panto's. There was not one weak link in your show. Me and my husband are buzzing. BRAVO!! Every bit of the story, every actor, every song. HEAVEN!!!!!! Why can't all Christmas shows be like this? KIsses, Kaye Mason
Kaye Mason11/12/2010
Went to the pantomine last night and the whole family found it very entertaining and fun to all. Jim Davidson made the show!!!!!!!
11/12/2010
M7y wife and I battled through the coldest day and the coldest train to the matinee on Wednesday to see this show. It was well worth it as the cast the humour the music and the special effects were brilliant we would thoroughly advise anyone considering a show at Christmas to see this. Campbell and Jessie Morgan Dumbarton.
Campbell Morgan from dumbarton11/12/2010
Not laughed so hard in ages & I have to say excellent value for money! Almost 3 hours of top quality entertainment! Cast amazing, Jim & Dean together were hilarious! Can't fault it!
Ann Bone from Glasgow11/12/2010
One of the best pantos that we have been to. A real fantastic family night out, Jim and Dean were a brill double act, and the amazing cast made this a very enjoyable night out. Fun for the kids as well as the adults! Thanks again Pavillion, looking forward to next year already!!!!
Laura Lochhead from Erskine10/12/2010
What a fantastic and side splitting show. All the cast were absolutely fabulous, costumes and scenery were 1st class as usual from the Pavilion Theatre. We all went on the opening night and thought the little Babes - who look the same (possibly twins) were very talented for their age - watch this space. Once again another Pantomime.
Alison Smith & Family from Clydebank10/12/2010
thanks once again for a brilliant night at the pavilion a few of us attended courtesy of glasgow housing association for wednesday evenings performance and a great time was had by all adults and children alike many thanks from everyone to alan glasgow for providing the tickets on behalf of the gha
karen mcnab from glasgow09/12/2010
had a great night jim davidson made the show was the best show i have seen in 23 years .Hope he is in the show next year as last year was a let down . look forwaed to his show in march if i can get tickets. Colin and Justin also played well. keep up the good work .
gwen hocknull from glasgow09/12/2010
Hello, thanks for giving me, my husband , my son Raymond and daughter Annie a beautiful night. We got given the tickets for Christmas by my sister who totally surprised us though we were planning coming in early January anyway as usual. Think we'l come again it was such a nice night. Pure class it was and I saw your pantos many times but this was a hoot. Best yet? Certainly on a par with Pinnochio last year, if not better! Have to say big thanks to Jim Davidson, Shell suit Bob who my daughter loves, who I must say is class and to "Colin and Justin" who made me cry with laughter when they came on as talking tress, very very entertaining. They totally cracked me up all way through. All your costumes, your sets and the whole thing were bonkers- in the best possible way, and even the friendly staff at box office and bar were lovely considering how rubbish the weather is and how everyone probably wished they were at home. You deserve the best praise, your whole show was pure, total class. Happy Christmas to my favourite 'people's theatre!
Netta, David, Raymond and Annie Coyle from Hyndland09/12/2010
oh my god the show was grand actors were amazing espically stephen purdon dean parks n jim davidson were brilliant never laughed so much in ma life the tears were streaming down my face they were 11 of us n we had a fantastic night my nephew at 5 loved it he said he liked wee boab lol xx
colette mcaneny from glasgow09/12/2010
To the cast, crew and staff. I would like to thank everyone at the Pavilion for a really fantastic show on Sunday night the 5th Dec. this has to be the best Panto for many years, I didn't think you could surpass Pinocchio but I was wrong. My wife and I took our 10yr old daughter and her friend, they got most of the double meanings and the look on their face was worth the admission alone. You made a very cold night warm and exciting. We can't wait until next years tickets are available. Kind regards The Campbell family.
Don Campbell from Uddingston08/12/2010
show attended on sat 4th dec at 2pm : well what can i say this show was absolutly hilarious from the curtains going up. front row seats was fab aswell we were a group of 20 from fort william and even the youngest in the party aged 6 was in stiches , jim davidson was outstanding and even funnier when his trousers split, well done to colin and justin and off course dean park and stephen purdon for yet again another outstanding show ! we will be back next year xxxx
corale munro from fort william08/12/2010
Just home from the matinee, humour, dancing,musical,fabulous costumes and booing the sheriff into the bargain.Thanks to Jim and all the cast, so enjoyable.
Benny Patton from Troon08/12/2010
was a great show and cast where brilliant would highly recommend. Although one has to question why the show was not cancelled in such bad weather conditions and the fact that the place was half empty kind of spoiled the atmosphere. The whole cast was brilliant
miss spark from port glasgow08/12/2010
What a brilliant night, the full cast was terrific, Jim davidson was so funny, jaws sore with with laughing throat sore with screeming he's behide you! and when dean came on dress as lady gaga I thought I was going to wet myself , came with my daughter and friends from work this is our 4th panto cant wait till next year.
Jennifer Kennedy from Larbert07/12/2010
Hi, BRILLIANT! Just brilliant, I laughed all way and there wasnt a dull moment. FANTASTIC! Love wee Bob off off river City and loved the designers especially in their tights and loved Nursey Nursey and the Jedward scene was priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RAFL!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I could come every night I would it was that good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS for a grand night,
Mags from Glasgow07/12/2010
Loved it. Dean and Jim were pure dead brilliant as was Colin and Justin. All the cast were good .Will be booking again for next year so keep up the laughs as we all need a tonic.
helen allan from glasgow07/12/2010
EXCELLENT!!!!Top show, so funny from start to finish, went with my mum and my 23 year old daughter, laughed all the way through, Dean Park is my mums fav entertainer, and its easy to see why. Jim Davidson was great and Colin and Justin were fantastic. Best night out we have all had in ages....Loved it...
Carol, Rena, Diane from Johnstone07/12/2010
Congratulations. Great show, so pleased I came with my wife and four girls. They loved it and we all found it was very entertaining! Also coming back Christmas week with my Mum and the mother in law and now I might try and make it my office night out in January! The hat trick! Jim Davidson was very funny and Colin and Justin done up as trees made me nearly choke laughing, very entertaining and good to see that they can have a laugh at themselves. All my daughters thought that Neve Jennings (Miss World gorgeous) was a great singer and very pretty. Theres a lot of bad stuff going on in the world and this show was pure escapism and we wish yous all the best for a wicked show for the rest of the run, Our thanks for the smiles, The Camerons, Dennistoun
James Cameron from Glasgow07/12/2010
Superb am no sure if the muck ups were genuine or real but still made it hilarious. Well done jim for such a show and can a just say thank you to Stephen who spoke to my daughter outside the theatre 05.12.10 nice guy xxx see you next year this is our third year running xxx
Jacqui Gregory from ayr06/12/2010
Just home from the best panto ever. Jim Davidson and Dean Park are brilliant together. We took 2x five year olds and there attention was captured the whole time. Great fun Adults and Children alike. Costumes and Stage are amazing
Bob Nelson from Houston06/12/2010
We went to this panto yesterday and after all this snow so glad we could go and myself, hubbie and 2 five year olds throughly enjoyed it.so much packed in.I partically liked the school scene and my daughters loved the dancing and singing well known songs.outfits were outstanding and Jim Davidson and Dean park were so funny.Can"t wait for next year.Welldone to all the cast brilliant.
Mrs Helen Massie from Livingston06/12/2010
brilliant panto. Jim and Dean were amazing as well the rest. What is the name of the song they sing when they 'break out of the cage in the dungeon'?? i really liked it but cannot think of the name :P
Frazer from Ayr06/12/2010
Again another awesomee year , look forward to going to the pantominess at christmas timee theyre just amazing. Love all the cast and there acting. Was there today but i think i'm going to get tickets for just after cristmas its just too good . Saw shellsuit Bob outside before the panto .. He is BRILLIANT :) xx
caitlin from falkirk05/12/2010
just been today and oh my i havent laughed that much in ages..jim davidson and dean park were so funny...defo think think this is the best panto that i have been to..many thanks and tell the cast fab show xx
angela05/12/2010
FANTASTIC FANTASTIC Jim Davidson,Dean Park so so so funny laughed so much tummy hurt everyone was great was a very very enjoyable night would got back again and again xx
Gladys Kay from cambuslang glasgow05/12/2010
Just a quick note to say thanks for a brilliant night. I think it's dead easy to complain about things in this day and age but we're less likely to write and compliment so I hope you dont mind me righting that wrong. Atmosphere in there was fantastic and when show started we all went wild. All cast were brilliant and my favourite bits were Kat singing the song about food and teh arrow in the pie, the bit with Justin and Colin in the tree dresses and when they sang (good wee chanters!) and Nanny Poltice ( I loved her/him!) as gaga. Brilaint show, oh my god it is your best one yet! Happy Xmas when it comes, Im off to put some picks up on facebook to spread the message, dont worry just picks from the front door, didnt use my camera in theatre.
Vera x05/12/2010
Just back from the panto tonight and still laughing, all the cast were superb. Dean Park and Jim Davidson were absolutely hilarious, thoroughly enjoyed it. Will definately return next year, great value for money, many thanks. Alison McKinnon, Skelmorlie
alison mckinnon from skelmorlie05/12/2010
Still giggling after last nights panto which was a scream. Dont know who was camper, Dean Park or Colin and Justin! Lady Gaga a hoot and the bit with Justin and Colin as trees was a riots. They were all a scream! So lovely to see something thats just great fun and not heavy, you put on a very good show, you should be proud. I havent been to a panto before but I'll definately come back next year and may even try and get back again this year with my Mum and sister who loved colin and Justin when they were in Im A Celebrity. Really nice watching all the people laugh and the kids shouting. Laughter was everywhere and it really cheered me up. My daughter who is 15 thought Miss Marrion was beutiful and her voice is great and it was nice seeing Justin and Colin sing there hearts out too, stars. So I just wanted to say thank you for getting my weekend off to a cracking start. Ive got a right lift in my steps today! Christmas wishes, Fiona and Fearne Stone
Fiona and Fearne Stone04/12/2010
Loved every minute of it. The cast were all great . Jim Davidson with Dean Park were hilarious as was Colin and Justin. Hope they all stay together for another year of laughter as we all need it.
helen allan from glasgow04/12/2010
I trust you dont mind me writing to say thank you for a super evening in your lovely theatre. It was without a doubt sensational! As a very big fan of Cat Harvey, Colin and Justin and Steven out of River City it couldnt have been any better to see so many of my favourite people on one stage. I have seen six Pavilion panto's now and this was truly the best yet. The bit in the bed made me cry laughing, Colin and Justin dressed up as tress 'mincing' across stage as if they were wearing ballgowns was genius, and the bit with the baking scene was very very funny. Have to say that I wasnt sure if Id enjoy Jim Davidson but he's obviously a dab hand at this. He was very entertaining and a talented comic. Thankfully there wasn't anything too blue for my Mum! Can you please pass on my wishes to all the cast for doing what they did and also for making my Mum laugh so much. She has had a very bad year with health and this was like a tonic for her. I am in the Pavilions debt for making her smile and for doing what the NHS have been unable to do. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Martine Davison03/12/2010
Hello, I have to say thank you thank you for last night show. I brought my two step girls to the show you made and it was so lovely i am coming back with my sister and her children after Christmas as she loves panto to. My step daughters are 12 and 14 and loved the show so they did. Would it be possible to meet Collin and Justin with my family then? Even for a just a quick hello. They loved seeing them on Coach trip and they are their biggest fans, the 'boys' as my Mum and Aunt call them were hilaroiouse! My third sister wasnt able to make it but my two sisters were also with me last night and both was smitten. Can you thank the ladies or men who made the clothes they done the panto proud, what clothes they were! Even my husband was blown away last night and he has never seen a panto and wasnt sure if he would like it but brilliant all round. My family have been to many panto at Ayr and Edinburgh I have seen maybe eight in few years but this was BEST ever, thank you so much, we are all still smiling this morning and ive taken the day of work as I went for late dinner to make a night of it as we booked a hotel. Thank you, Anna Henderson, Girvan xxxxxxx
Anna Henderson from Girvan03/12/2010
Heyaa guys i really thought that panto was halerious the baking scene was funny.I have never seen my mum dad or my brother laugh so much in my life and also the little dancers they are absoloutly fabulous,Colin and justin what can i say yous are very funny aswell.Keep it up guys your wonderfull thank you so much for putting a wonderfull show on thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!! xx
Caitlin Sweeney from Airdrie03/12/2010
Absolutely fantastic, the best panto I have ever been to and I have been to a few. Dean Park stole the show he was brilliant, well they all were. Oh and the kids enjoyed it too, thanx for a wonderful evening can't wait till next yearxxx
Margo Moffat from Alexandria02/12/2010
SOOOOOOOOO exicted to be part of the panto (it's a dream come true) and cant wait to be on the stage on Sunday 5th dec. i was there for opening night and all my new friends done amazing well done!!!! CANT WAIT!!!!I'M SO EXICTED
Lauren Fox from Glasgow02/12/2010
have been attending dean park pantos for 12 yrs even in Motherwell and can say that last night was the funniest and best atmosphere that we have ever had. from the opening bars to the last it was laughter and audience participation all the way. well done the all the cast . Jim Davidson, Colin and Justin all fitted in with the regulars as if they were a big group of friends out enjoying themselves and they asked us all along to enjoy the evening with them. glad we made the effort through snow it was worth it.
pearl dick from carluke02/12/2010
Absolutely hilarious opening night,the cast were just so funny,have not laughed so much in years especially when Jim Davidson burst his trousers.Great show will be telling all friends and family to book it,well worth it.My mother in her seventies and 4 daughters had a great time thanks:)
Elizabeth Spence from Glasgow02/12/2010
Thoroughly enjoyed the opening night of the Panto. Jim Davidson was excellent and threw in a lot of extra laughs along the way, which even had the rest of the cast taken by surprise, much to their and our enjoyment. Dean Park brilliant as ever.
Rosemary Anderson from Newton Stewart02/12/2010
what a great opening nite fantastic pavillion panto's are the best .
michelle fraser from scotland02/12/2010
A great family show. Got more laughs than was 'organised' with wigs falling off and trouser splitting and there was more...
Helen Allan from South Lanarkshire02/12/2010
the best show i have seen in the last 4 year modern up to date laughs out of an old show 6 of us in party and we all loved it well done to you all truly wonderfull still laughing and talking about it brilliant *****
jean gould from gasgow02/12/2010
As always, the Pavillion Panto looks as exciting as ever! My Granny has been bringing me and my cousins for to the panto every Christmas Eve for the past 20 years-and I've been a part of that for 15. The cast sounds superb, costumes look hilarious and the story is shaping up to be an exciting adventure. So bring up the curtain, time for another great year at the Pavillion! Thanks Granny-we can't wait Xxx
Conor Meechan from East Kilbride01/12/2010
we just won a family ticket 2 come and c the panto, sooooooooo excited x x x x x
danielle mckinlay from bo'ness24/11/2010
can't wait for the panto to begin. been coming for years to watch and now this year im one of the children of sherwood ...it's going to be a great show!!!!!
Brooke Duncan from east kilbride21/11/2010
COMING ALL THE WAY FROM THE ISLE OF SKYE TO SEE THE PANTO - WE CAN'T WAIT
THE GILLIES FAMILY from portree31/10/2010
Just booked our tickets for Dec 12th... countdown has started! If the last few years are anything to go by, then this should be a winner too! Such great fun for ALL ages!
Fiona Hynes from Falkirk30/10/2010
i might be going to see the panto on christmas eve ........ CAN'T WAIT .xxxxx
Cee Dee from renfrewshire24/10/2010
Really looking forward to seeing the show on Dec 5th as this will be my first xmas visit to the panto with my husband and 3 year old, I'm sure she'll love it and the cast this year looks really good.
Julie McKinstry from Bishopbriggs24/10/2010
cant wait my little group started out as 4 now we are up to 10, the hilarity we have when we get home is catching all because of the amazing matinee show , the costumes music scripts, its endless the amount of people that make your day extra special the workers of the theatre from buying the tickets to the goodbye hope you enjoyed the show are what its all about, we love it and have to say thank you.
b cummings from garelochhead17/10/2010
We really look forward to the Panto atmosphere is fantastic,this will be our fourth year in a row. It makes us feel so young again.... Carole,Joyce and David
David Reid from South Queensferry06/10/2010
i look forward to the panto every year been for the last 5 years its a gr8 family day out or just a gr8 day who u ever go with
caroline clark from wishaw02/10/2010
Me & my girlfriend always look forward to the panto and after hearing Jim Davidson is in it this year too see you on the 18th Dec
Fraser from Glasgow29/09/2010
Hi so excited to be part of the Panto again this year and I know it will be a great show. Cant wait to get started.
Fiona McGregor from Glasgow26/09/2010
desided to do something diffrent this year so choose panto the cast sounds a lot of fun going dec 4th cant wait
gladys kay from GLASGOW19/09/2010
Cant wait for the panto this year again. I am sooooooooooooo excited to be part of it again as I loved being part of the last two. New cast will be brilliant !
Lucy from East kilbride19/09/2010
i ccame to the panto last year with my family it was GREAT! and i can't wait till December the 8th to see Robin Hood!!! i'm sure it will be FAB! xxx
kiana rose greenan from dumfires15/09/2010
looking forward to seeing panto again after hearing Justin and Colin on "The Michael Ball" show Monday 23rd August it has got me excited and in the panto mood
Fiona Mahon from Cambuslang23/08/2010
Can't wait to come and see it. It sounds awesome and better than last year!! :)
Lewis from Glasgow12/06/2010