A UNIVERSITY is offering the world's first degree dedicated to panto. It is being backed by stage stars such as Christopher Biggins.
Sheila Burnett, Kings Theatre, PortsmouthStaffordshire University will teach the one-year masters course called Contemporary Pantomime Practice from next year '/ ' Staffordshire University will teach the one-year masters course called Contemporary Pantomime Practice from next year. It will offer "research and practical study" into the much-loved Christmas tradition dating to the Victorian era. Students will also devise, create, produce and perform their own original show in the local community. Panto favourite Biggins, 73, said: "When I was starting my pantomime career over 50 years ago, I wish I could have gone along the route of getting an MA." Course leader Richard Cheshire, currently directing Snow White at Stafford's Gatehouse Theatre, said: "Panto is one of Britain's great contributions to world theatre and we want to increase respect for this interactive art form." The course has been developed in association with Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts. Most read in UK News WHITE XMAS Met Office reveals EXACT date it will snow as White Christmas 'GUARANTEED' 'OVER THE EDGE' Paramedic, 23, killed herself after being shamed on Facebook for littering STAR TRAGEDY Frozen star dies in mystery hotel fall after plunging from 22nd floor room TODDLER KILLER Careworker who killed girlfriend's disabled daughter, 3, jailed for 11 years WINTER SOLSTICE Quotes and messages to send to celebrate the beginning of Winter SOL TO SOL When is the winter solstice 2020? Shortest day of the year date revealed 
GettyPanto favourite Christopher Biggins said: ...When I was starting my pantomime career over 50 years ago, I wish I could have gone along the route of getting an MA' '/ ' We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours. Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks. Source:
