Anthony has performed in eleven Greenwich pantomimes – his first was back in 2011!

He was nominated for – Best Villain at the UK Pantomime Awards in 2025 and 2022 and Best Villain at the Great British Pantomime Awards in 2009.

Productions for Greenwich he’s scripted –

Dick Whittington won Best Script at the Pantomime Awards in 2025 and Best Production at the Pantomime Awards 2025. Snow White was nominated for Best Pantomime Production at the Offie Awards 2024 and Robin Hood was also nominated for Best Pantomime Production at the Offie Awards 2023.

Greenwich panto has seen him play the villainous roles of … ‘Abanazar’ in Aladdin, ‘The Sheriff of Nottingham’ in Robin Hood, ‘The Wolf’ in Red Riding Hood, ‘Captain Hook’ in Peter Pan an “Ugly Sister’ in Cinderella, ’Gingerbeard’ in Robinson Crusoe, ‘Rasputin the mad monk’ in Sleeping Beauty, ‘The King of Clubs’ in Queen of hearts, ‘The Sheriff of Nottingham’ (Again!) in Robin Hood, ‘The Wicked Queen Narcissus’ in Snow White and King Rat in Dick Whittington and his cat.

“A big reason for the success and popularity of the theatre’s festive offering is the brilliant Anthony Spargo. As well as providing such a strong script, his performance as King Rat is a masterclass in how to play a panto villain.” – Theatre & Tonic

In the role of Queen Narcissus, writer Anthony Spargo excels as the megalomaniac ruler, part Jim Carrey, part Dick Dastardly in drag. Oscillating between Dame and Drag Villain, Spargo has the audience in the palm of his hand, summoning boos and laugher in equal measure. – Simon Sladen – British Theatre Guide

In Queen Narcissus we get a Dame and a baddie for the price of one, and Spargo wears both hats with relish – The Family Stage

Anthony Spargo is the star of the show. He has a devilish twinkle in his eyes and perfectly pitched villainy – the children loved to boo him but I can’t help but feel some of the adults were rooting for him to win! He’s an actor unafraid to camp it up to the max but laugh at himself whilst doing it, an outstanding performance in every way” – Theatre & Tonic

Greenwich Theatre is lucky enough to have snapped up the best (by far) baddy this side of Sherwood Forest. Not only is Anthony Spargo a splendidly spiteful Sheriff of Nottingham, this captivating comedian is also a superb ventriloquist, bringing his trusty vulture sidekick to life on stage. Watching the naturally funny actor flounce about, sing and dance, it was impossible not to think of Hugh Laurie. Anthony has all of the Hollywood star’s charm, height and humour. – News Shopper

Spargo’s slimy Sheriff of Nottingham steals the show. His facial contortions and sneers have the audience booing so passionately that he declares a tax on such taunts, the stage truly becomes his. A firm favourite, Spargo has surely secured his right to many more seasons upon the Greenwich stage. – British Theatre Guide

Spargo brings a touch of old-fashioned comedy to his villainous role; it’s reminiscent of the comedy greats like Frankie Howerd or Kenneth Williams and the audience were lapping it up. – Theatre Weekly

Anthony Spargo shines as a wonderfully over-the-top Sheriff, and is reminiscent of Hugh Laurie in Blackadder with his melodramatic yet hopelessly pathetic swarthiness. ***** Broadway Baby

Stealing the show, however, is a gloriously camp Anthony Spargo as the villainous Abanazar, winning extra boos and raucous heckling from the audience and delivering such a showstopping rendition of ‘Born This Way’. – Croydon Guardain

The real show stealer is the local legend Anthony Spargo who has been writing and starring in the Greenwich Panto every year for some time now. He Plays the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his manic energy throughout the show goes unmatched. It makes him very hard to dislike which considering this is a panto, we can definitely let slide. He has worked wonders with this show and deserves all the praise he can get. – Curtain Call Reviews *****

“The real star of the show was undoubtedly Queen Narcissus, played by Anthony Spargo, who also wrote the show and is panto royalty in his own right” – Adventures in Theatreland

Leading the cast is Anthony Spargo as Queen Narcissus – he bursts onto the stage dressed like a deranged Elsa from Frozen, serving arch villain realness. He’s a fantastic performer and instinctively pitches his performance at just the right level of craziness. Reminiscent of the great Kenny Everett at times, he is just on the right side of naughty, it’s all done in the best possible taste! – Theatre & Tonic

“Spargo is an incredible baddie, channelling too many comedy legends and rock stars to mention and giving the audience everything you’d expect from a panto villain, dialled up to eleven!” – Fairy Powered Productions