As the panto season approaches, no-one is better placed to tell us about its fascinating history and traditions than professor, author and panto musical director Chris, who lives locally but has travelled to theatres and halls throughout Britain to see the shows and meet the performers.

When: Monday, 13 November 2023; 2:00pm for 2:30pm

Where: The Phoenix Community Centre (next to Sainsburys), 66 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3AF

Further info.: The Phoenix Retirement Association meets at 2:00pm for 2.30pm on the second Monday of each month at the Phoenix Community Centre, and offers high quality talks, social meetings, congenial company and tea and biscuits!  New members are welcome; the subscription is £15 per year (£10 from April) and the visitor’s fee for attending a single meeting is £2.