Panto time down the parliament

CONNECT: The production included "Ladies of the Bedchamber", the "Garter king" and a scene-stealing character known, alarmingly, as "Black Rod". It seemed as if panto was about to be coupled with porn. The appearance of such suspiciously exotic extras as the "Master of the Horse", "Gold Stick-in-Waiting" and a few dozen oul' lads in black tights or knee-length silk socks was practically confirming, writes Eddie Holt. Login or subscribe for more.

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