British member of parliament and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to appear in a “gloriously camp” Wicked and The Wizard of Oz-inspired pantomime. The 76-year-old politician and current co-founder and leader of new left-wing party Your Party will star as the ‘Wizard of Oz-lington’ in the panto at the Pleasance Theatre in Islington, north London. He will star in Wicked Witches: A Popular Panto alongside a group of queer actors, including Gigi Zahir, best known as London-based drag artist Crayola. They will play Adelphaba, a version of famed wicked witch Elphaba. In a statement shared with the BBC, Corbyn said he was pleased to support local, inclusive theatre. “The Pleasance (Theatre) has been at the heart of our community for 30 years, and local theatre like this deserves our support,” he said. “Panto brings people together – it’s fun, inclusive and a brilliant celebration of creativity. “It’s a pleasure to conjure up a little festive magic with the Pleasance in their 30...