24-12-2017 21:08 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Biggins slams attempts to tone down panto amid Weinstein scandal

Qdos Pantomimes has removed part of its Palladium production involving a male character looking up a female performer's skirt following the sexual abuse allegations surrounding Harvey Weinstein.Also, earlier this month, one mum called for Manchester's Dick Whittington to be axed for being "lewd and offensive".Panto veteran Christopher Biggins - who is starring as Widow Twankey in Aladdin in Richmond - says the calls to tone down the traditional Christmas shows have gone too far.
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