Welcome to Pantomime in Scotland - a research project based in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies at the University of Glasgow.
The aim of our research is to explore, document and celebrate one of Scotland’s great popular art forms.
Find out about our pantomime exhibition, see some archive pantomime footage and find out just how many people get involved with professional and community-based pantomime across Scotland!
News and events
Pantomime concert wows audiences in Glasgow!
Packed houses at the Woodside Halls yesterday enjoyed a special concert screening featuring archive pantomime footage from the 1930s-1950s with live musical accompaniment played by The Orchestra of Scottish Opera and guest pianist Karen MacIver.
Royal Society of Edinburgh event
Members of the Pantomime in Scotland research project were recently invited to participate in a Summer Reception hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh in the City Chambers, Glasgow.
Pantomime in Scotland DVD now available!
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have released a DVD of rarely-seen archive footage of pantomimes in Glasgow and Edinburgh shot during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
Family fun in Stirling!
Families get creative with pantomime puppets at the macrobert arts centre this week.
Parliamo panto?
Pantomime audience enjoys post-show talk with Gerard Kelly, Karen Dunbar, Gavin Mitchell and Keith Jack at the King's Theatre in Glasgow.
Historic film screening at the GFT
Pantomime in Scotland researchers and staff from the Scottish Screen Archive have collaborated on a historic film screening at the GFT.
