BFF pantomime time

23rd December 2022

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The BFF Panto Bus delivered festive fun to forces families from the tip of Scotland to the coastline of Cornwall throughout November and December.

Thousands of military mums and dads and their children were treated to the magic of panto to get them in the Christmas spirit - particularly at those bases where families spent holidays apart because of deployment.

And the 10,000-strong British Forces Cyprus community didn't missed out either as the BFF travelled to the island for a week in December to put on performances for all ages.

The Charity has received some wonderful feedback from delighted families. Miriam Charlton of HMS Drake said: “I wanted to express my total gratitude and HUGE thanks to the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk – we had almost 300 personnel attend and I have had nothing but positive feedback from ALL, best panto they have seen in HMS Drake was the theme. Of particular mention is Dame Trotter who had the audience in stitches and her constant digging at our Brigadier was utterly priceless (thankfully he took it all in good faith) – the remainder of the cast were truly outstanding, it was very well orchestrated! We loved every single second of it. SO A HUGE THANK YOU ! and can’t wait for what is on offer next year!"

Special thanks to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity who have supported the shows for RN and RM families.