The history of pantomime FEATURE
The Pantomime season is upon us - Oh, no it's not! Oh, yes it is! - and BritEvents looks at the history of pantomime, the traditions behind it and some of the best shows around Britain this winter.
By Lucy Middleton
BritEvents.com
Quintessentially British, the origins of pantomime date right back to the middle ages, drawing inspiration from the traditions of the Italian "Commedia dell'Arte" comedy shows and Greek morality plays.
Over the centuries, pantomime (panto) has been adapted in order to stay successful throughout the years, though there are recurrent themes that remain unchanged.
Traditions in Pantomime
Pantomime is predominantly based on fairy tale or folk legend, with the most popular stories being Cinderella, Aladdin, Dick Whittington and Jack & the Beanstalk. As tradition dictates, it is crucial for the panto to have a strong storyline, with good battling against evil and ultimately defeating the 'baddies'.
Dating back to the medieval morality plays, the entrance to hell was stage left and the entrance to heaven was stage right, and to this day panto villains enter the stage first from stage left, followed by their adversary from stage right.
A pantomime dame is another show tradition, a continuation of en travesti portrayal of female roles played by male actors in drag. They are larger-than-life characters with big make up and hair, and are often part of the slapstick element of panto.
Other conventions include risqué double entendre and audience participation such as calls of "He's behind you!" and being encouraged to boo the the villain which are now synonymous with panto performances and all part of the charm.
Pantos to look out for in Britain 2011
Dick Whittington, King George's Hall, Blackburn
The folk tale of Dick Whittington is an interesting and amusing tale of a boy's journey from rags to riches thanks to his ratting cat. The tale is a popular story for pantomimes and promises to be fantastic fun for all the family. You can buy King George's Hall Dick Whittington pantomime tickets online safely and securely through BritEvents for a night to remember.
Alice in Wonderland, Citadel Arts Centre, Merseyside
The Alice in Wonderland pantomime at Citadel Arts Centre in Merseyside transports the audience to a weird and wondrous land in which our young protagonist Alice has to navigate through to find her way home. Featuring your favourite characters including the Cheshire Cat, The Mad Hatter and The Queen of Hearts, this panto will be a great Christmas event for all the family.
Sleeping Beauty, Carnegie Theatre, Workington, Cumbria
The Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Carnegie Theatre in Cumbria tells an enchanting tale of a beautiful princess who falls into a deep sleep after having an evil spell cast upon her by a wicked fairy. Will her prince love be able to wake her with true love's kiss? This production is guaranteed to leave its audience spellbound.
Jack and the Beanstalk, The Broadway Theatre, Catford, London
A pantomime kingdom of creative choreography, fun and frivolity await audiences at the Jack and the Beanstalk Broadway pantomime, where the folklore legend Jack embarks on an epic journey after he is given magic beans by an old man. When these magic beans are accidentally planted, who knows what creatures lie at the top of the beanstalk?
Sinbad the Sailor, Pontefract Town Hall, Pontefract, Yorkshire
Hoist the sails and shiver me timbers with Sinbad the Sailor pantomime performed at Pontefract Town Hall in Yorkshire, where Sinbad the sailor sets off on his 8th voyage on the seven seas. A pantomime packed full of adventure, laughter and nautical tunes yarr, me hearties!
International Convention Centre Wales
. Join Peter the boy who never grows up as he and Tinker Bell whisk Wendy and her brothers from their London home off on a magical journey to Neverland, where they enjoy thrilling adventures with the Lost Boys, encountering…
Location: Caerleon
Dundee Rep Theatre
This Christmas, Dundee Rep Theatre brings you a new musical adaptation of one of the most magical stories ever told.. The clock strikes midnight. Young farmer Ella has big dreams, but her stepbrother and stepsister are more interested in their Insta posts…
Location: Dundee
The Gaiety Theatre Ayr
Sleeping Beauty tells the timeless tale of love, curses and magicThe Kingdom of Ayrshire and Arran awaits the return of its Princess and future Queen after eighteen years in exile.The Castle and everyone it in have been prisoners of the Curse of…
Location: Ayr
The Swiss Gardens
Chapterhouse Theatre Company are delighted to present the unforgettable story of Peter Pan the boy who wouldnt grow up. Join Wendy, Michael and John Darling on their adventures with Peter, far away on the magical island of Neverland. There they encounter the…
Location: Old Warden, near Biggleswade
The Curve Slough
.Presented by Lyngo TheatreA wardrobe takes you to magical spaces, to all sorts of stories and wonderful places. Ours is a portal to the wild wood where something is roaming the forest, animals are mysteriously going missing and a little girl receives…
Location: Slough
Black Park Country Park
Multi awardnominated Immersion Theatre Company are best known for their work as producers of highquality family theatre. Following the success of The Wizard of Oz, multiaward nominated Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark…
Location: Wexham
Mwldan
Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time: Beauty and the Beast.Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in…
Location: Ceredigion
The Puss in Boots
Join us this Sunday 21st May for our traditional Sunday Carvery.1 course £9.502 course £11.503 course £13.95Starters:Sweet Pepper and Tomato Soup Cesar SaladParma Ham with Melon and Strawberry Coulis Chicken Liver Pate with Melba Toast with Red Onion MarmaladeCarvery:28…
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
The Puss in Boots
https:thepussinboots.co.ukpussxmasmenu2016.pdfVenue: The Puss in Boots, 198 Buxton Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 1NFPriceFree entry: GBP 0Links: Website: https:go.evvnt.com758720…
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
The Puss in Boots
Please come along and support our charity night for Romanian street dogs. There will be a pub quiz, raffle & tasty hotpot supper. Tickets only £3, hotpot included. Get your tickets now from the pub.Venue: The Puss in Boots, 198 Buxton Road,…
Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire
The Beggar's Theatre
Get swept away by one of the most enchanting fairy tales of all time, as Wonder Productions brings to the Barnfield Theatre, the most loved pantomime of them all Cinderella.This classic rags to riches story tells us of beautiful young girl…
Location: Millom, Cumbria
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
Priced at £10 per adult and £14 for children, follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell around the Folly for a day of songs, games and dancing, followed by a selection of sandwiches, sweet treats and fresh juice. Tickets are now available on the…
Location: Derby,
Exmouth Pavilion
Trio Entertainment return to the Exmouth Pavilion for their 7th Christmas pantomime after the huge success of 'Snow White & The 7 Dwarfs.Join us this Christmas for our swashbuckling family pantomime Peter Pan with pirates, Lost Children and lots of fairy dust.Boo…
Location: Exmouth
Exmouth Pavilion
After the sellout performances of Nutcracker and Swan Lake last year, National Ballet returns to the UK.Every childs favourite fairytale, Sleeping Beauty is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovskys sublime score.Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and…
Location: Exmouth
Babbacombe Theatre
Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there werent any children in the audience What happens when the cast have had onetoomany Nows your chance to find out.This special oneoff performance will…
Location: Torquay
The Blackmore Theatre
The Exmouth Players present Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs, an adaptation of the original Pantomime written by Alan P Frayn....The tale of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs needs no introduction, but the writer of this pantomime, Alan Frayn, has produced…
Location: Exmouth
Exmouth Pavilion
Trio Entertainment return to Exmouth Pavilion for this year's Magical Christmas Pantomime Beauty & the Beast A Brand New Enchanting Family PantomimePanto Favourite Stuart Earp returns for his 9th Pavilion PantomimeIn a tale thats as old as time, its time to…
Location: Exmouth
Babbacombe Theatre
The Ultimate Adult Panto is back and this year its the turn of Sleeping Beauty to get the Pssed Up Panto treatmentIts full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of wellknown songs and audience participation, creating a performance thats hilarious, cheeky,…
Location: Torquay
Babbacombe Theatre
StarringLee LatchfordEvans from STEPSBarney Harwood from CBBC and Blue PeterSteve Royle from Britains Got TalentCarma Hylton from CBBCs The Dumping GroundDont miss another funfilled Easter pantomime from the same team behind The Wizard of Oz and Rapunzel. With a star cast, impressive…
Location: Torquay
Exmouth Pavilion
The Adult Panto is back for its 6th year with an invitation to all you BIGGER boys and girls to the Princes BallThe Princes has the biggest balls in all the land and he is hoping that gorgeous women will come from…
Location: Exmouth
Exmouth Pavilion
Back on the road for their 19th year, the Market Theatre Company are out to corrupt another fairytail classic beyond recognition with an Adult Panto like no other.The fearless company of 3 actors return to bring you an evening of corny jokes,…
Location: Exmouth
Exmouth Pavilion
. Back on the road for their 19th year, the Market Theatre Company are out to corrupt another fairytail classic beyond recognition with an Adult Panto like no other.The fearless company of 3 actors return to bring you an evening of corny…
Location: Exmouth
The Blackmore Theatre
OPEN AUDITIONS For SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFSAn adaptation of the Original Pantomime as written by Alan P FraynDirector: Jack Price Sunday, 16 July 2017 at 3.00 pm at The Blackmore Theatre Production Dates: Sunday 10 Matinee Only and the…
Location: Exmouth
The Mowlem Theatre
Disneys Beauty and the Beast is a liveaction retelling of the studios animated classic which refashions the classic characters from the tale as old as time for a contemporary audience, staying true to the original music while updating the score with several…
Location: Swanage
Allendale Community Centre
Aladdin and His Amazing Lamp, a fun filled family panto at the Allendale Centre, Wimborne from Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th AprilThis pantomime from local group Wimborne Musical Theatre has got everything you would expect from a traditional pantomime heroes and…
Location: Wimborne
Moonfleet Manor
Moonfleet Manor in partnership with Chaplins Panto proudly presents its pantomime for January 2023. Packed solid with comedy, excitement and adventure, the children will love to cheer their hero Aladdin and boo the evil Abanazar. They will roar with laughter at the…
Location: Weymouth
The Mowlem Theatre
Choreography by Barry McGrathJoin Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their unmissable production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairytale and answers the question; who is the fairest one of allBased on the traditional Grimm brothers story,…
Location: Swanage
The Mowlem Theatre
The story of Cinderella is one of the best known fairy tales, and Vienna Festival Ballets full length version has all the familiar ingredients. A downtrodden young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly step sisters and a handsome prince combine to…
Location: Swanage
Theatre Royal
Join The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust Youth Forum and local artists in making fun, Peter Pan themed decorations and badges to take home Family event open to all ages, this event runs alongside a series of fun tours of JM Barrie's…
Location: Dumfries
Gala Theatre & Cinema
Jack Jamie Brown has fallen in love with Princess Jilliana Sarah Boulter, but she has been kidnapped by the evil wizard Fleshcreep Neil Armstrong. With the help of the good Fairy Moonflower Sally Collett, his brother Silly Simon Paul Hartley and his…
Location: Co.Durham
Loretto School Theatre
Cinderella receives an invitation to Prince McCharmings royal birthday party, but with her stepsiblings Hackit and Glackit, the socalled fungal sensations vying for the royal TikTok stars hand in marriage, they stop at nothing to keep Cinderella locked away. After a brief…
Location: Musselburgh
Lopping Hall
UpStage Theatre Company and the Red Balloon Foundation are thrilled to be returning to Lopping Hall in Loughton High Road for another Funfilled Family Pantomimethis production is presented by arrangement with Smith Scripts www.smithscripts.co.uk…
Location: Loughton
Harlow Playhoue
....transforms Cinderellas rags into a beautiful dress, a magical cloak, a tiara and sparkling shoes, so she can go to the Ball at the Palace. Cinderella and the Prince dance together, but as midnight strikes Cinderella rushes away, losing a magic shoe,…
Location: Harlow
The Princess Royal Theatre
After the roaring success of last seasons Dick Whittington, this spectacular Pantomime team and Cast are back with yet another all singing, all dancing sensational production. Returning Pantomime favourites JJ and South Wales favourite Dame will join Jack, Jill and…
Location: Port Talbot
Vue Bristol Cribbs
The brandnew recording of Sleeping Beauty releases in cinemas across the UK on Wednesday 28th June and Sunday 2nd July 2023.With an unforgettable score by Tchaikovsky, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale features a stellar…
Location: Bristol
NST - Nuffield Southampton Theatres
An original adaptation of the wellloved tale.Feisty ragdoll Goldilocks enters the Raggedy Woods and we follow her hilarious journey to the three bears' house. Expect hurdygurdy music, naughty goblins, helpful spiders, porridge, and singalong funMartin Bridle and Su Eaton have woven extra…
Location: Southampton
Basing House
Performances at 1.30pm and 6.30pm.Inspired by the Isle of Portland off the Jurassic Coast, meet the natives of Portland, pirates and smugglers and a prehistoric Jurassic monster intent on consuming the rest of Hook.Come early to take part and play a role…
Location: Old Basing
The Nuffield Theatre
Friday 15th, Apr 5.00pmSaturday 16th, Apr 11.00amSupported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, with additional support from The Point, The Berry Theatre, The Lyric Theatre Bridport, Gecko and Theatre Royal Plymouth.Suitable for ages 3…
Location: Southampton
St George's Church Hall
CinderellaA panto by Ian Tapster. The classic rags to riches tale in which poor orphan Cinderella is treated as an unpaid servant by her wicked stepmother and spectacularly ugly stepsisters. However, her luck changes when she is invited to a ball…
Location: Waterlooville
Mayflower Theatre
Northern Ballets Beauty & the Beast brings one of the worlds most famous fairytales to life in a kaleidoscope of colour, set to an infectious score, including music by SaintSans, Bizet and Debussy, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. Book now to…
Location: Southampton
Coombes Community Centre
An exciting traditional pantomime for family audiences. Aladdin is in trouble for looking upon the princess, but who is the mysterious stranger in town To escape the law, Aladdin goes on an adventure with Abanazar to find the fabled magic lamp AMA…
Location: Royston
Capel Manor Gardens
The Story In an enchanted kingdom in a faraway land, magical creatures and fairy godmothers come together to tell the best loved of all fairytales. Full of song and joy for the summer ahead, join Cinderella on a journey of a lifetime…
Location: Enfield
The Alban Arena.
Peter Pan A Musical Adventure.Saturday 12th August at 1.30pm and 7.30pmSunday 13th August at 1.30pm and 7.30pmBRILLIANT Theatre and The Alban Arena are thrilled to announce their next Summer Production Peter Pan A Musical Adventure.Close your eyes and imagine, close…
Location: St Albans
The Orchard Theatre
Moscow City Ballet is currently at its outstanding artistic best winning new invitations to perform internationally. The orchestra, choreography, interpretation, beauty and outstanding virtuoso performances win repeatedly rave reviews. The Sleeping Beauty, the evergreen tale of the love of…
Location: Dartford
DAODS Heathfields Hall
.Abanazar, an evil sorcerer has discovered the secret to becoming Mistress of the Universe. All she needs is an enchanted oil lamp hidden away for many years in a lost cave, but only the 'chosen one' is allowed to set foot inside.…
Location: Dartford
The Orchard Theatre
Give your children their first taste of the magical world of ballet.Enjoy everyones favourite ragstoriches story, in a beautifully adapted ballet version for children aged three upwards.Cinderella is tormented by her stepsisters and she can only dream of attending the Princes glamorous…
Location: Dartford
The Orchard Theatre
With over 30,000 theatregoers attending pantomime at The Orchard Theatre each festive season its never too early to book for this years show Starring comedian and national treasure Joe Pasquale, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life…
Location: Dartford
The Orchard Theatre
An enchanting version of the fairy tale ballet created especially for children aged three upwards.As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil Carabosse: on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. Her godmother…
Location: Dartford
The Queens Hall Theatre, Cranbrook
Performing in the Queens Hall Theatre for the first time, is the London Ballet Company, one of the top ballet companies in the country. Featuring not one, but TWO of their latest productions Cinderella and Poppy.See the story of Cinderella…
Location: Cranbrook
Lanark Memorial Hall
Insideout Theatre Productions Ltd Proudly presentA Belter of a Cinderella Storyby Paul HarperSwanJoin Cinderella and all the gang for a modern day twist on the classic story full of song, dance and the banterA Pantomime for all the family.Not to be missed.…
Location: Lanark
Lanark Memorial Hall
Indigo Moon Theatre present Mermarella: Cinderella of the SeaPart of Puppet Animation Festival 2018Kidnapped from fresh blue river water to the salty green sea the story of Cinderella shapeshifts its common international threads into the underwater world, where Mermarella…
Location: Lanark
Lanark Memorial Hall
Singalonga Productions invite you to Be our Guest at SingaLonga Beauty and the Beast. Join us as we celebrate the brand new adaptation of Disneys iconic fairy tale with onscreen lyrics so everyone can join in. This is your chance to…
Location: Lanark
THE GRAND THEATRE | BLACKPOOL
.Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village.When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle's attempt to rescue him leads…
Location: Blackpool
The Old Market
Comic playwrights and all round Christmas enthusiasts the Sleeping Trees have written a pantomime. They've knuckled down, finished the script, fashioned the props, hired the costumes, booked the venue and built the set. But they have forgotten one vital component; a cast.Cinderella…
Location: Hove
Opera House Blackpool
Second star to the right, and straight on to Blackpool. The skys the limit this Christmas as, with a sprinkling of fairy dust, Blackpool Opera House takes you on a magical journey to Neverland in a sensational, swashbuckling adventure from Saturday 16…
Location: Blackpool
The Grand Theatre Blackpool
.Martin Dodd for UK Productions in association with Blackpool Grand Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty the Pantomime.Blackpool Grand Theatre's Sleeping Beauty stars Dancing On Ice Champion and Soapstar Hayley Tamaddon as Good Fairy, and Comic and Britain's Got Talent Finalist Steve Royle as…
Location: Blackpool
St Joseph's Hall, Chapel St. Leigh Lancs WN7 2PR
The much loved Pantomime CINDERELLA, is performed by what is now believed to be the longest, continuously running Amateur Dramatic Society in the world, commencing. in the early 1800s . Whilst Cinderella has kept its tradition, it is also really up to…
Location: Leigh
Meridian Leisure Park
Cameras at The Ready for An Early Christmas Visit from the Snow Queen at Meridian Leisure ParkThe Meridian Leisure Park in Leicester is offering visitors something special this weekend with a visit from the enchanting Snow Queen. Families are invited to come…
Location: Leicester
The Trinity Centre
Goldilocks And The Three Bears panto produced by Trinity Players Hinckley Amateur Dramatics Group. This is a fun filled jaunt through the story of Goldilocks And The Three Bears with a few surprises thrown in.Matinee performances are on 3 December and 4…
Location: Hinckley
The Terry O�Toole Theatre
David Bowie, the legend, through his timeless music and many incarnations; from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, into the 80s and beyond. Hear the sound and experience the vision through the performance of Paul Henderson and Aladdinsane, widely acclaimed as…
Location: North Hykeham
The Plowright Theatre
Join Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael, The Lost boys and of course Tinker Bell, as they do battle with the sinister Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Along the journey youll meet Tiger Lily and her tribe and reawaken your belief…
Location: Scunthorpe
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre
Back on the road for their 19th year, the Market Theatre Company are out to corrupt another fairytail classic beyond recognition with an Adult Panto like no other.The fearless company of 3 actors return to bring you an evening of corny jokes,…
Location: Stamford
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre
The prince is known for holding the biggest balls in all the land and is hoping that all the gorgeous women in the Kingdom will come to see what he has to offer. Could Cinderella with the help from her best friend…
Location: Stamford
The Baths Hall
Moscow City Ballet is currently at its outstanding artistic best winning new invitations to perform internationally. The orchestra, choreography, interpretation, beauty and outstanding virtuoso performances win repeatedly rave reviews. The Sleeping Beauty, the evergreen tale of the love of a handsome…
Location: Scunthorpe
The Baths Hall
Please note a booking fee may apply, see website for details.Early Bird prices must be paid for by the stated dates to receive the offer. Only one discount applies. 10 discount for over 10 adult price tickets purchased.Pantomime in Scunthorpe is set…
Location: Scunthorpe
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre
Pssed Up Panto has been causing hilarious havoc around the UK since 2021 with their productions of Cinderella & Aladdin now theyre back with a brandnew show for 2024Selling out theatres up and down the country, Pssed Up Panto has developed…
Location: Stamford
Stamford Corn Exchange
David Bowie, a British legend, due to his timeless music and many incarnations; from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, into the 80s and beyond. Hear the songs and experience the theatre through the performance of Paul Henderson and Aladdinsane, widely…
Location: Stamford
Prince Edward Theatre
Aladdin at Prince Edward Theatre in London on Thursday, 23 June 2016. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution a ticket price comparison service.…
Location: Soho
Brookside Theatre
The London Ballet Company proudly present THE SNOW QUEEN, Hans Christian Andersens magical fairytale, beautifully told through the power of ballet.A boy, Kai, is trapped in the land of frozen feelings where the masked and mysterious Snow Queen reigns, hiding from the…
Location: Romford
Compass Theatre
This years purrrrfect pantomime paved with gold is the magical tale of Dick Whittington.Join Dick and his feline friend Tommy on his funfilled quest for fame and fortune. Will he defeat the evil rats to win the hand of lovely Alice and…
Location: Ickenham
Corams Fields
Do you ever get bored of the sticky carpets and stale popcorn of a cinema Then you should probably give Pop Up Screens a go. There's no carpet just grass, no stale popcorn just lovely fresh kettle corn, there's no…
Location: London
Harrow Arts Centre
Mirror, mirror on the wall, which is the fairest panto of them allIts Snow White at Harrow Arts Centre of course Brought to you by family favourites, Immersion Theatre the team behind Jack & the Beanstalk 2022 and Cinderella 2021 …
Location: London
Hounslow Arts Centre
Written and Directed by Jonathan AshbyRockProduced in association with London Contemporary TheatreFollowing the roaring success of last years Aladdin, London Contemporary Theatre is back with another smashhit professional pantomime this December. This ragstoriches tale is sure to have everyone laughing and singing…
Location: Hounslow
Pleasance Theatre Islington
Based on the most famous childrens story of all time, this magical adaptation of J.M. Barrie's classic tale of fairies, pirates and the little boy who flew through the window is the perfect alternative to Pantomime. The Lost Boy Peter Pan…
Location: London
New Wimbledon Theatre,.
.There will be 3 performances of Cinderella in Hollywood Fri 15 Nov at 7.30pm, Sat 16 Nov at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.Set in the glamorous era of 1950s Hollywood movies, this lavish production draws its inspiration from the film star Grace Kelly…
Location: London
The Bull Theatre
Once again, The Bull Theatre are inviting you to join them on an exciting, magical journey. Following on from some very successful recent productions, this years' action packed Pantomime adventure promises to be fun for the whole family.Check out our reviews to…
Location: Barnet
Prince Edward Theatre
Disney's Aladdin at the Prince Edward Theatre is now on sale Book the best tickets directly from our interactive seating plans. Aladdin, the new musical based on the classic Academy Awardwinning animated film opens at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15…
Location: Soho
HA5 4EA
This brandnew pantomime adventure sees the infamous Captain Hook on a mission for revenge Backed by his allsinging, alldancing pirate crew, the heartless and hated hothead of Harrow has concocted a dastardly plan to steal Neverlands happy thoughts oh, yes he has…
Location: Harrow
Prince Charles Cinema
The fantasy film stars an ensemble cast featuring some of New Yorks biggest art, music and film talent, including Francesco Clemente, Macaulay Culkin, Natasha Lyonne, Alia Shawkat, Har Mar Superstar, Devendra Banhart, Bip Ling, Jack Dishel, Zoe Kravitz and many more with…
Location: London
Odeon Leicester Square
An exclusive preshow live performance featuring musicians from the Disney Concert Orchestra, plus singers and chorus, together with a fusion of new and behind the scenes footage from the film.The experience will also include behind the scenes footage and comments from Dan…
Location: Soho
Soho Theatre
What did the Wolf do to GrannyWhat did Little Red do to the WolfWhat did Little Red do to GrannyThe fairytale world is littered with girls who are lost or mislaid, and very few are as innocent as you might first imagine.…
Location: Soho
Conway Hall
Paul Patterson's colourful setting of this classic fairytale, brought to life by musicians from the London Mozart Players and actor, Rebecca Kenny.Particularly suitable for those aged 510, but open to allVenue: Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4RLPriceStandard: GBP 5.00Links:…
Location: London
Wandsworth Civic Suite
.Join Peter Pan and friends as they look for hidden treasure on the high seas. On this epic adventure, Peter Pan will meet Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and many other characters aboard the Pirate ship the Jolly Roger. Filled with heartwarming tales of…
Location: London
Millfield Theatre
The wicked Carbosse casts a spell on Princess Aurora proclaiming that she will one day prick her finger and die. The Lilac Fairy changes the spell, and instead on the fateful day the Princess and the entire Palace fall into…
Location: Edmonton
The Citadel Arts Centre
Cinderella and Rockerfella is a modern, pantostyle reworking of the classic tale with all the traditional characters: downtrodden Cinderella, Rockerfella formerly known as Prince Charming, Buttons, the Ugly Sisters and the Fairy Godmother, together with a selection of additional characters, from music…
Location: St Helens
Gladstone Theatre,
.Performances from 6 9 November 2024 nightly at 7.30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.The evening performances will finish close to 10.00pm. The matinee will finish close to 5.00pm.Experience the magical world of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an awardwinning Broadway classic…
Location: Wirral
The Citadel
David Bowie, the legend, through his timeless music and many incarnations; from Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, into the 80s and beyond. Hear the sound and experience the vision through the performance of Paul Henderson and Aladdinsane, widely acclaimed as…
Location: St Helens
Scottish Storytelling Centre
by Duncan KiddIf you go down to the woods today, youre sure to find nogood robbers, starcrossed lovers, a tonedeaf girl band, mischievous fairies & a misplaced cow.Performed by the Strange Town Wednesday 1114s youth theatre group.Venue: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 4345 High…
Location: Edinburgh
The Savoy Theatre
Monmouths own ballet school presents, as their end of year show, the enchanting Snow White, complete with dancing crockery and magic potions. A show for all the family.…
Location: Monmouth
The Old Savoy
The Adult Panto mime is back for its 6th year with an invitation to the Princes Ball for all you BIGGER boys and girls.The prince is known for holding the biggest balls in all the land and is hoping that all the…
Location: Northampton
The Old Savoy
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be spectacularly brought to life with an abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Throw in a magical Mirror, seven friendly dwarfs, a beautiful princess, a handsome prince and…
Location: Northampton
The Core At Corby Cube
One day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises. With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this ballet is just rightBringing this classic childrens story to life, Goldilocks & the…
Location: Corby
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building
Alison Laddin works hard in the market place at her mean Aunties lightwaremending stall, Old Lamps to New. Alison loves inventing electrical gadgets to help people. But one day she mends an electric lamp with a difference it has a Genie…
Location: Oxford
The Mill Arts Centre
Cinderella dreams of far more than marrying a handsome Prince, and the Prince is planning his own adventures in this version written to inspire boys and girls of all ages to follow their dreams.Following the success of last years Alice Creation Theatre…
Location: Banbury Oxfordshire
Memorial Hall, Swindon
.The famed Oh yes they are Shrivenham Amateur Dramatics Society invites you to an evening or afternoon of pure enjoyment. With a search for the owner of the crystal slipper so carelessly left behind at the Princes dating ball, ugly sisters well,…
Location: Swindon
Blenheim Palace,
Inside the Palace, marvel at the story of Sleeping Beauty which has been reimagined with a contemporary twist.Explore the rooms transformed by the retelling of this classic fairytale for a new generation, from the Great Halls huge glistening Christmas tree to the…
Location: Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace
Make it a Christmas to remember at Blenheim PalaceNew for 2022, explore the Palace rooms, each one delightfully transformed into the world of the fairy tale Kingdom of the Snow Queen by Hans Christian Anderson including the magical Land of snowflakes, Kingdom…
Location: Woodstock
The North Wall Arts Centre
Enter the magical world of the Brothers Grimm where straw can be spun into gold, the moon can be kidnapped, death can be bargained with and whatever you do, dont trust your parents. From the director of last years raucous Treasure Island…
Location: Oxford
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
One starry night, bedtime stories come alive for Wendy Darling and her younger brothers John and Michael when they meet Peter Pan and Tinkerbell and fly with them to Neverland second star to the right and straight on till morning. …
Location: Perth
Bridgwater Town Hall
BRIDGWATER PANTOMIME SOCIETY Box Office for their 2018 production of Sleeping Beauty is now openTickets are £11.00 for adults; £8.00 for children and £8.00 for Senior Citizens on Wednesday 24th January.Opening Night Friday 19th January is Family Friendly Night when you can…
Location: Bridgwater
The Broadway Theatre
Polka Dot Pantomimes return with the charming family favourite Snow White. Whether a trip to the pantomime is a family tradition for you or youre bringing grandchildren for the first time, panto is a seasonal must. Full of largerthanlife characters, ridiculous costumes,…
Location: Barking
Beccles Public Hall
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the…
Location: Beccles
DanceEast
. Join the Magpie Performers on their comeback Panto Snow White and The Seven Dwarves.Snow White is eagerly awaiting her birthday party when she meets a handsome Prince in the forest.Unknown to the fair Snow White, her evil and jealous Step Mother…
Location: Ipswich
The Brighton Centre.
.Brighton production company E3 is bringing family panto back to its home city with a stunning new production of Aladdin.Running at the Brighton Centre from Thursday 22nd to Tuesday 27th December excluding Christmas Day, Christmas panto favourite Aladdin incorporates plenty of spectacular…
Location: Brighton
Barn Theatre Southwick
The Sleeping Beauty by Norma Robbins has all the usual characters including good and bad fairies, an outrageous Dame, a Prince and Princess, King & Queen and a Court Jester. Full of romance and fun, singing and dancing, this panto follows…
Location: Southwick
White Rock Theatre
Music by G. A. Rossini.Choreography by Sheila Styles.Vienna Festival Ballet is proud to present the classic tale of Cinderella, one of the bestknown ragstoriches fairy tales of all time. A mistreated young girl, a glass slipper, two comical ugly stepsisters and a…
Location: Hastings
Jurys Waterfront Hotel
Over 18 Interactive Dinner ShowDick Whittington's Pussy has gone missing, which is causing him some distress. He's come to London to search for his soulmate but the fact he's dressed like the Principal Boy from a panto, complete with skirt and…
Location: Brighton
Rye Theatre
The newly to be launched Rye Theatre is working with leading family production company, Thats Entertainment Productions to bring what they say will be the most exciting local Christmas event this yearTheatre Manager, Sally Hill and her team have been hard at…
Location: Rye
Nadder Centre
Tisbury Arts Group presents:Robin Hood and the Babes in the WoodThursday 26th to Saturday 28th January 2017Nadder Centre, Tisbury SP3 6HJChristmas and the New Year just wouldnt be complete without the annual visit to TAGs pantomime and, once again, this production…
Location: Tisbury
Skipton Little Theatre
With an hilarious script, singalong songs, fabulous costumes, and great special effects, this is a magical family pantomime you won't want to miss.…
Location: Skipton
Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House York's Biggest & Best Pantomime Aladdin. Three Bears Productions are promising an exciting magic carpet ride to old Peking Three Bears Productions presents ALADDIN. A Wish Come True Grand Opera House York is getting ready for the arrival…
Location: York
Frazer Theatre
In January 2017 the Knaresborough Players will be presenting their annual family pantomime. This years production is Aladdin and the Pirates, a modern take on the traditional family pantomime story.Set in Old Peking, the story centres around Widow Twankey and her son…
Location: Knaresborough
Bridlington Spa
Goldilocks and the Three BearsRoll up Roll up Join us for 'The Greatest Show On Earth' as KD Theatre Productions & Harlow Playhouse present their brand new production 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'.Brought to you by the team behind last year's 'The…
Location: Bridlington
The Forum
BENIDORM star ASA ELLIOTT will be swapping the night life of Neptunes Bar in Benidorm and flying into Northallerton this Easter as he joins our cast of panto favourites in a brand new professional production bursting with sensational singing, beautiful scenery, stunning…
Location: Northallerton
Grand Opera House
Join Snow White on her magical journey with this unmissable production based on the Grimm brothers tale.This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family.A truly spellbinding performance Burnley Express. 4 stars WhatsOnStage.Wed 2 Nov 2016 7.30…
Location: York
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
. Starring Bradford panto legend Billy Pearce as Farmer Billy, Emmerdale star and King of the Jungle Danny Miller as Jack and Ru Paul's Drag Race UK runnerup Divina De Campo as The Spirit of the Beans, this magical adventure follows…
Location: Bradford
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