Festive Fun
Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime
DIRECTED BY JOHN SAVOURNIN.
31 December 2023
Overview
“Pull up your Parthenons and let’s get Grecian!”
After his monumental victory at the Trojan War, Odysseus begins the epic journey home to Ithaca and his wife, Penelope. But Poseidon has other plans… So begins this madcap retelling of the greatest story ever told. Join a host of fantastical characters on a mythical, musical (and downright ridiculous) journey as they battle through sirens and a cyclops. Prepare yourself for a boatload of riotous humour – with apologies to Homer!
Charles Court Opera and Jermyn Street Theatre join forces to turn Homer’s epic tale on its head in a bonkers new take on one of the oldest adventures. A legendary part of Christmas in London, Charles Court’s boutique pantos are utterly irresistible and not to be missed.
Recommended age 8+
Click here for the Odyssey audio introduction
People
Penelope and Aphrodite
Trojan and Dionysus
Polyfefifofumnus and Poseidon
Hermes
Circe and Ares
Swing
Composer, Lyricist and Musical Director
Percussionist
Set and Costume Designer
Choreographer
Assistant Producer
Assistant Director
Stage Manager
Media
“The audience lapped it up”
“This might be the smallest pantomime in town, but it provides epic fun”
“A wonderfully well-crafted show”
“Top notch.”
“Perfect in every respect”
Photo by Alex Brenner
Photo by Alex Brenner
Photo by Alex Brenner
Photo by Alex Brenner
Photo by Alex Brenner
Photo by Alex Brenner
Photo by Alex Brenner