20 stars who have appeared in the Bristol Hippodrome panto over the years

They include Hollywood legends and soap stars

For many children, the panto is often their first experience of live theatre and for many parents and grandparents, it’s an opportunity to catch some of the biggest stars of stage and screen.

This year’s Bristol Hippodrome pantomime is Peter Pan and stars Sir David Suchet (from TV’s Poirot) and he’s the latest big name to appear at the theatre over the festive season.

Here’s a round-up of some of the big stars to appear at the Hippodrome panto over the past few years - how many did you see and which were your favourites?

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