Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite on the West End stage for the first time in 17 years

Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will perform together on stage for the first time in 17 years in the London Palladium’s pantomime this year.

Comedy legends Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders reunite on the West End stage for the first time in 17 years as the wickedly hilarious Ugly Sisters, with incomparable panto sensation Julian Clary, wand in hand, as the glittering Fairy Godfather.

Palladium panto favourites Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Rob Madge are back by popular demand, joined by acclaimed TV and theatre star Dex Lee as Prince Charming, with musical theatre’s Hope Dawe stepping into the glass slippers as Cinderella.

Expect the most spectacular costumes, dazzling special effects, riotous laughter and all the magic that has made The London Palladium the true home of pantomime for the past decade.

Cinderella

The London Palladium

Sat 5 December 2026 – Sun 10 January 2027