OH yes you can! Panto fans will be able to heckle stars this year — by clicking fingers and stamping feet instead of shouting.
Covid-secure performances mean no booing or yelling “He’s behind you” when theatres reopen.
Government guidance says: “Discourage activities which can create aerosol (such as shouting, chanting and singing along).”
Ruth Eastwood, of the Blackpool Grand Theatre, said: “There are plenty of ways to be interactive.
“You can stamp your feet, you can click fingers, jump up and down.”
Emily Wood, from Evolution Productions, added: “We’ve spent months planning to get everyone involved.”
Bosses are finalising numbers with venues in Tiers 1 and 2 limited to 1,000 or 50 per cent capacity, whichever is lower.
Tom Beard, at LP Creatives, said: “It’s crazy but we’ve a few tricks ready, like saying ‘Don’t shout or you will get us arrested!’”
