The Book of Panto

Craigs new book The Book of Panto will be released on the 8th October 2026 and can be pre-ordered from various retailers from the following link: https://linktr.ee/bookofpanto

Craig is also doing a Book Tour on the following dates:

• 5th October - Henley Literary Festival

• 6th October - East Grinstead Books at St Swithun's Church

• 7th October - City Books at Ironworks, Brighton

• 8th October - Simply Books, Stockport, in St Michael's

• 21st October - Canterbury Festival

• 25th October - Wimbledon BookFest

• 18th November - Event at Rutland Nursery chaired by Chris Young

It's behind you!

Strictly Come Dancing's favourite love-to-hate judge explores the colourful history of pantomime.

You might expect that, after twenty years performing in pantomime, Craig Revel Horwood has always been a fan, but he initially took against the genre. In The Book of Panto, he traces the moments that turned him from a sceptic to a whole-hearted fan of - and advocate for - panto, as he follows the artform's journey from its international roots to its current status as a beloved British phenomenon.

He explores the popular tropes and key characters of pantomime, talks to people working in panto - from celebrity performers to costumiers, set-designers, directors and producers - and quizzes historians of the art form. The result is a vivid portrait of a centuries-old art form that is proving more popular than ever before.