Brighton Centre – 5th January 2025
The Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens adult pantomime took the classic fairy tale, doused it in glitter and served it up with a hefty side of filth. From the moment the lights went down, it was clear this wasn’t your average panto. Packed with risque jokes, outrageous characters and more double entendres than you could count, the show had the audience howling.
The story by North East Adult Panto followed a twisted take on Snow White. The Evil Queen was seething over her stepdaughter’s youthful beauty. When her foul-mouthed Magic Mirror confirmed she was no longer the fairest, she set her sights on eliminating Snow White for good. Enter the seven drag queens (Itchy, Bitchy, Tipsy, Tiny, Horny, Windy and Pot) who take Snow White in.
The show kicked off in fun fashion with the drag queens performing a rewritten version of Ex-Wives from Six, setting the tone for the night. However, after their grand entrance, there was a long stretch before they reappeared which felt like a missed opportunity as the show could have used more of their infectious energy.
David Potts (Celebrity Big Brother winner and Ibiza Weekender star) was the standout as the Evil Queen’s henchman. Oozing confidence, charisma and camp energy, he threw himself into the role with gleeful wickedness, proving to be a natural on stage. Deborah Taylor-Smith as the Evil Queen was also fantastic and delivered powerhouse vocals and revelled in every boo from the audience.
The drag queens, including RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas, alongside drag legends Ophelia Balls, Janice Dickinyourson, Andi Martine, Miss Dixie Swallows and Brenda LaBeau, were a riot each time they appeared, serving up high camp and hilarious one-liners.
Musical numbers were another highlight, featuring cheeky rewrites of hits from S Club, Taylor Swift and Steps. However, the lyrics often got lost in the mix, making it hard to catch every punchline. Displaying lyrics on the screen could have helped the audience understand each joke better and even join in.
Amelia Cavagan and Danny Emmerson-Ducasse were perfectly cast as the naughty but nice Snow White and the dashing Prince Albert. Corey Clarke confidently played Puddles the jester, getting the audience hyped up with classic panto spirit.
Ella Morgan (Married at First Sight UK and Celebs Go Dating) played the Magic Mirror with all the glamour and sass required but stumbled over several lines. It was unclear if this was intentional or not, but the audience were happy to see her on stage nevertheless.
Despite the plot often taking a backseat to the relentless crude humour and chaotic energy, Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens was an outrageous, no-holds-barred night of fun that had the audience laughing.
Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens review – 3 stars
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