This is a date for your diary and a classic instance of how hope springs eternal. The Malthouse, Canterbury’s new arts centre, has announced that it is staging a spectacular production of this pantomime directed by Joseph Hodges from 10-24 December 2021. The Dame, played by Paul Tate, is called Mona Lott which is undeniably a name of a dame with a glorious past although none of the audience will remember who she was.They are brave enough to put the tickets on sale now – they cater for school parties too – so if you like to plan ahead – www.malthousetheatre.co.uk