Pantomime has continued to deliver significant profile for the Grand, with strong regional and national television coverage highlighting both the scale of the production and the people behind it. Across multiple broadcasters, coverage has reinforced the importance of pantomime to the theatre’s programme, its local impact and its wider cultural relevance.

TV coverage for the pantomime has been plentiful with BBC Worldwide once again reporting on the economics of the Wolverhampton pantomime on their pre-breakfast slot on BBC One. Creative Director Tim Colegate highlighted the importance of pantomime to the Grand Theatre programme.

You can view the piece here.

BBC Midlands Today showcased Zak’s story from Front Of House Manager to pantomime star by shining a light on the work our Front Of House Visitor Experience staff do, who work just as hard off stage as those on stage and behind the scenes.

You can view the piece here.

TV coverage for the pantomime also extended to Channel 4 with a visit from Jill Scott and Maisie Adams who filmed a short documentary on Wolves Women, which aired before the FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest. In the documentary, Jill and Maisie visited the Grand Theatre which highlighted the pantomime and included filming on stage on the set of the pantomime.

You can view the piece here.