‘I love watching Julian Clary doing panto at The London Palladium!'

This week’s columnist: Actor Nigel Havers

I’ve been performing in panto at The London Palladium for the past 17 years, and every memory I have of doing it is quite funny, but what I especially love is standing on stage with Julian Clary and watching him work the audience.

He’s always fantastic at what he does and how he does it: ‘Hello madam, what’s your name? Any idea? Who does your hair, madam? The council?’

Both Julian and the venue are the reason I come back every year, as I do believe The Palladium is the home for panto, as it’s a variety place. It’s the best show in town when it’s on, it really is.