Eric Percival Projects, reflections and stories from the UK

Eric Percival

Projects, reflections and stories from the UK

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The Demon King in a Hoodie: How Regional Panto Got Braver Than the West End
Theatre

The Demon King in a Hoodie: How Regional Panto Got Braver Than the West End

While the big London shows recycle the same formula, the 2026 panto season outside the capital is quietly taking the real risks. A trip through rehearsal rooms, tiny budgets and very local jokes — with an honest look at what doesn't work.
The Telly We Already Know: Why 2026's Endless Streaming Menu Sent Us Back to the Sofa Favourites
Television

The Telly We Already Know: Why 2026's Endless Streaming Menu Sent Us Back to the Sofa Favourites

Streaming has never offered us more, and I have never spent longer deciding to watch nothing at all. A very personal look at why the country seems to be retreating into repeat episodes, old quiz shows and dramas we could recite — plus a four-question test to run on your own watchlist.