Musselburgh's Brunton panto is postponed until 2021

Days after the announcement this year’s King’s panto has been rescheduled, Musselburgh’s Brunton Theatre has revealed the same fate has befallen their annual pantomime - Aladdin was due to run over the festive season.

In a statement the theatre announced, ‘Each year The Brunton produces a well-loved family Pantomime and were very much looking forward to presenting Aladdin in 2020.

'The Brunton is closely following Government advice as it becomes available. The importance of having socially distanced measures in place once live performances are able to take place again will be crucial for the safety of our customers, staff, cast and freelance creative team. These measures will mean that the audience size for live performances at The Brunton will be vastly reduced. The live interactive family experience which The Brunton panto delivers will also be affected.

Michael Stitt, Chair of The Brunton Theatre Trust added, "It is with great sadness that we announce the postponement of our 2020 pantomime. The Brunton Panto is a much loved tradition that is central to many people’s festive celebrations, a tradition that we enjoy bringing to life every year. We are aware that, although this is the right decision to take, it affects many; the cast, crew, and creatives that make the show every year, The Brunton staff and of course our wonderful audiences who join us to shout out at the baddies and laugh along with the Dame.

"So let’s think of it merely as a postponement, not a cancellation of our treasured Panto. Aladdin will be with us bigger and better for the festive season 2021. Thank you from everyone at The Brunton for your continued support and understanding."

Aladdin will now run 23 November to 31 December 2021

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