Panto legend Christopher Biggins will not be proud of the exhibits being cancelled (Image: ITV/Rex)
Christopher Biggins has shared his ideas on the federal government shutting down pantomimes amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic, labelling it ‘disgusting’.
The panto legend, 72, was disenchanted that pantomimes had been halted when the federal government moved London into tier three at first of December, earlier than placing tier 4 into place over the weekend.
Christopher’s personal run in Jack and the Beanstalk at Dartford’s Orchard Theatre was cancelled as the restrictions came into play.
He advised Good Morning Britain that theatres had put Covid-safe precautions in place: ‘So many pantomimes have been cancelled this yr, together with mine. I used to be going to Dartford.
‘So many individuals have misplaced pantomimes lately, together with the London Palladium, which was tragic that they misplaced theirs. They did six performances after which the Authorities took them off.
‘It was disgusting, simply disgraceful. It was an exquisite, great pantomime. I went to see the final efficiency.
Christopher can even converse at Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral in January (Image: Richard Younger/REX/Shutterstock)
‘However simply six performances they did, after heaps and plenty of rehearsing and placing it on. It was so secure, the Palladium, it wasn’t true. All of the theatres have been secure. It has been very tragic, the entire thing.’
Christopher, who has been starring in panto for the final 44 years, can also be as a consequence of speak at his close friend Dame Barbara Windsor’s funeral, which can be held in January.
Whereas it is going to be a quiet ceremony as a result of ongoing restrictions, Christopher is hoping followers and pals will get to say goodbye to the EastEnders and Carry On legend with a correct memorial as soon as the pandemic is over.
He defined: ‘She was a unprecedented girl and I’ve to say Scott, her husband, is probably the most extraordinary man. He’s a saint. It is going to be very troublesome for all of us, particularly Scott.
;However, anyway, it’s good to say goodbye correctly and clearly, subsequent yr or someday sooner or later, there can be a large hundreds of individuals invited to a memorial service for Barbara, which can be great.’
