Jeremy Corbyn to appear in north London panto

Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour Party leader who spent years navigating the icy waters of parliamentary booing and hissing, is set to conjure up some festive cheer in a North London pantomime. As part of a drag production of 'Wicked Witches', Corbyn will make an on-screen cameo as "The Wizard of Oz-lington", bringing his unique experience of dealing with rowdy crowds to the role.

In a tongue-in-cheek nod to his past life, Corbyn has expressed his enthusiasm for the show, describing pantomime as a "brilliant celebration of creativity" that brings people together. He even likened himself to the iconic Yellow Brick Road, stating that he's as much a part of Islington as the road is of Oz.

Theatre head Ellie Simpson welcomed Corbyn on board, praising his connection to the local community and his suitability for the role. "His cameo adds a touch of local sparkle to our wickedly funny festive panto," she said. The show itself promises to be a campy Christmas spectacular, packed with cabaret, pop parody, and plenty of laughs for all ages.

Corbyn's appearance in the pantomime marks a new chapter in his career as an independent MP and leader of a new leftwing political party. His fellow former Labour MP Zarah Sultana is among those supporting him in his bid to bring some festive fun to North London.

Ugh, gotta say I'm so confused about this... Jeremy Corbyn doing a drag show? Like, what's next? I get that he wants to poke fun at himself and all, but it just seems like a weird way for him to try and connect with people after everything that happened while he was in power. And what's up with the Yellow Brick Road comment? Does he really think he's as iconic as Dorothy? It just feels like he's trying too hard to be "fun" again...

I gotta admit, Jeremy Corbyn trying out for a pantomime role sounds like the most surreal thing I've seen all year! Who would've thought that the guy who dealt with hecklers in parliament would end up as "The Wizard of Oz-lington"? It's actually kinda genius - he's making light of himself and poking fun at his past. And honestly, it sounds like a blast! I love that they're keeping it lighthearted and not making too big of a deal about it. More festive fun for North London, yay!

lol @ Jeremy Corbyn trying to get into the whole pantomime vibe... I mean, who would've thought that the guy who got booed by his own party members would become a part of a drag show? Anyway, I think it's pretty cool that he's embracing his quirky side and having fun with it. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good panto? ️ The fact that he's getting local support from people like Zarah Sultana is awesome too... maybe this will be the start of something new and exciting for him!

Idk how serious he's taking this, but I guess it's cool that he's getting involved with the community. Pantomime can be a blast, and if he brings some of that energy from his parliamentary days, it could be pretty entertaining. The thing is, though, has he thought about the optics? Like, what if people start making fun of him for doing this? It's all good vibes on the surface, but in reality, you never know how people might react. Still, I suppose it's worth a shot. Maybe he'll surprise us and be pretty great at it

LOL, who knew Jeremy Corbyn's experience with being booed by parliamentarians would translate so well to being heckled for wearing funny wigs on stage . I mean, it's not like he's been trying to avoid scrutiny or anything... anyway, I guess you can't say he's not bringing some drama to the pantomime . But seriously, it's kind of awesome that he's finding a new way to connect with people and have fun, even if it is in a drag production of 'Wicked Witches'. Can't wait to see him channel his inner "Wizard of Oz-lington"

I'm not sure what's more surprising, Jeremy Corbyn doing a drag pantomime or that he's actually trying to be funny about his past . It's nice that he's finding ways to have fun and connect with people outside of politics. I mean, who doesn't love a good panto? But seriously, it's great to see him embracing his community and having a laugh. Maybe this is the start of something new for him... maybe we'll see more of him on stage instead of in Parliament?

OMG, this is soooo cool I'm literally dying over Jeremy Corbyn as the Wizard of Oz-lington he's like the ultimate pantomime star now I feel bad for the Labour Party days lol but honestly can't wait to see him bring his sass and wit to the stage his connection to the local community is everything Ellie Simpson said it was and more, tbh I love that he's embracing his inner performer and bringing some much-needed festive fun to North London Zarah Sultana supporting him is a nice touch too, let's get this panto party started!

this is just too funny I mean, Jeremy Corbyn the Wizard of Oz-lington? who knew he had it in him? I'm genuinely excited for this pantomime, not just because it's a laugh, but also because it shows that even the most unlikely person can bring some festive cheer to an old man like me. love how Ellie Simpson is framing his connection to the community, like it's a pro, and he's all about bringing people together

I'm loving this , Corbyn making a comeback as a drag queen in 'Wicked Witches' - it's the perfect distraction from politics! I mean, who wouldn't want to see Jeremy Corbyn in a sparkly outfit, dancing down the Yellow Brick Road? It's amazing how he's embracing his past and using it for good. As someone who grew up watching him lead Labour Party debates (I was there, 2015), it's surreal to see him doing this. Ellie Simpson seems like a great gal too, giving Corbyn a second chance to shine on stage The show sounds super fun, especially with the campy Christmas vibe - might have to get tickets! Would love to see how his cameo plays out - will he be able to keep up with those high heels?

OMG, gotta say I'm kinda excited about this! Corbyn as "The Wizard of Oz-lington" in a pantomime? It's like he's found a new way to use that whole ' navigating booing and hissing' thing to bring some festive vibes to the community. And can you imagine him in a sparkly costume, strutting down the Yellow Brick Road? I mean, who wouldn't want to see him in a pair of oversized shoes and a top hat? The more I think about it, the more I'm like "bring on the laughter"!

I'm not surprised Corbyn's doing this... think about it, he's been dealing with rowdy crowds for years & now he gets to play a wizard on stage? Meanwhile, climate change is still wreaking havoc on the planet and we're getting dragged into more absurd news like this. What's next, a drag queen parliament?