Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy to transfer to London

Frank And Percy with Ian McKellen and Roger Allam will transfer to The Other Palace in London.

The show, penned by Ben Weatherill, is based on the connection between two old men who chat on a park bench, as well as the furry friends that spark their friendship.

Mother Goose: Sir Ian McKellen says working with John Bishop is a treat

John Bishop says his on-stage relationship with Sir Ian McKellen "just works" as the pair star in Mother Goose, a pantomime, at Easter.

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam to star in new play for Theatre Royal Windsor season

The Theatre Royal Windsor's summer season is set to return for a third year, bringing with it two new comedy productions.

Review: Ian McKellen and John Bishop shine in Mother Goose

Fresh from the West End, this Mother Goose is on a major national tour with a star billing of the 83-year-old Ian McKellen and the Liverpudlian stand-up John Bishop.

Mother Goose with Ian McKellen & John Bishop announces further tour dates

The show will now run until April 2023.

Mother Goose, Duke of York's Theatre review

The script is mostly family-friendly - Mother Goose's love of a cockatoo is about as far as it goes - although some comedy doesn't quite land.

Mother Goose, Duke of York's Theatre review

Ian McKellen is far too delightful for this tired panto.

Mother Goose review

The audience simply loved this very traditional return to pantomime proper and for the most part so did I, I love the form and I love the tradition and I am heartened to see it return to Theatre Royal Brighton after a long absence. And clearly the presence of major stars sold the place out in their pre-west end and tour run.

Mother Goose - Theatre Royal, Brighton review

A sublime Ian McKellen leads a stellar cast in this all singing, all dancing panto classic which is given a sassy satirical twist for an audience experiencing a cost of living crisis.