Frank Bruno in pantomime

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FRANK

BRUNO

Franklin Roy Bruno MBE is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1996.

He had a highly publicised and eventful career. The pinnacle of Bruno's boxing career was winning the WBC heavyweight title from Oliver McCall at Wembley Stadium in 1995, in what was his fourth world championship challenge. However a

PANTOMIME HISTORY

PANTOMIME APPEARANCES

1989/90: Aladdin - Dominion Theatre
1990/91: Aladdin - Theatre Royal Nottingham
1991/92: Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood - Bristol Hippodrome

1996/97: Jack and the Beanstalk - Bradford Alhambra

1997/98: Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Birmingham Hippodrome

1998/99: Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Mayflower Theatre Southampton

1999/00: Goldilocks and the Three Bears - New Victoria Woking

2000/01: Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Milton Keynes Theatre
2001/02: Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Wolverhampton Grand
2002/03: Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Cliffs Pavilion Southend
2003/04: Aladdin - Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe

SPOTLIGHT FACT

Heavyweight

boxer

Frank Bruno, making his stage debut in pantomime at London's

Dominion Theatre.

How do we start this section? What a wonderful man! In every role he ever undertook he

was always the star of the show and the professional. His work in the world of pantomime

might not be as grand as others but his performances are always spoken about over the year.

It was wonderful to be at SLEEPING BEAUTY at the London Palladium in 2026 when the show

started with a video looking back at the 10 year of palladium panto. Paul's face filled the screen and

every member in the audience started clapping. What a moment - even when passing he's still making people smile and entertaining people till this day. I remember watching the PAUL O'GRADY show (running back after school - like many of us did) and seeing what madness would be in the pantomime.

Every year they would come up with more stars, silliness and fun for the whole family to enjoy! This summed up Paul in it's core! Bringing the magic of theatre and panto into everyone home! You are a true star and one I wished I got to see LIVE on stage!