29 November 2024
With traditional family pantomimes, unmissable kid’s shows, and classic films, we’ve got this Christmas wrapped up at Trafalgar Theatres!
BROMLEY – CHURCHILL THEATRE
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is spectacularly brought to life this festive season in Bromley starring TV personality, doctor, and presenter Dr Ranj as The Man in the Mirror, pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates as The Prince, and panto comic Simon Fielding as Muddles. Sat 7 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
CARDIFF – NEW THEATRE
Cinderella stars presenter Gethin Jones as Prince Charming, broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans as Dandini, much-loved New Theatre Cardiff regular Mike Doyle as the Baroness, and returning favourites Denquar Chupak as Cinderella and Stephanie Webber as the Fairy Godmother. Sat 7 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
CREWE – LYCEUM THEATRE
Beauty and the Beast
Cheshire’s favourite family pantomime returns! Starring The Chase’s Jenny Ryan as The Enchantress with Lyceum panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston back by popular demand. Fri 13 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
DARTFORD – ORCHARD WEST
Sleeping Beauty
Starring Britain’s Got Talent winner, and Kent’s own Sydnie Christmas as Fairy Christmas, Dartford’s favourite comedy duo Simmons & Simmons as King and Chamberlain, and the hilarious comedian Christian Lee as Josh the Jester. Sat 14 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
FAREHAM – FAREHAM LIVE
Fareham Live launches its first pantomime! Cinderella stars mega talented TV and dance sensations AJ & Curtis Pritchard as Prince Charming and Dandini, best known for Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars. They are joined by panto stalwart, hilarious comedian and impressionist Britain’s Got Talent’s Paul Burling as Cinders’ bestie Buttons. Fri 13 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
GLASGOW – PAVILION THEATRE
Beauty and the Beastie stars Pavilion favourites Liam Dolan, Grado, Stephen Purdon, Scott Fletcher, Valissa Scott, Craig Glover, Jennifer Neil, Jack Jester and Nikki Auld. Join Glasgow’s favourite panto gang in a show filled with laughter, songs that will get your toes tapping and the usual Pavilion hilarity! Thu 28 Nov 2024 – Sun 12 Jan 2025
GUILDFORD – G LIVE
Santa’s Wish
Create festive family memories to last a lifetime at Santa’s Wish, a brand-new musical for young and old alike that’s packed with catchy original songs that will have you singing throughout the Christmas season. This heart-warming adventure is guaranteed to leave you bursting with festive joy. Wed 18 – Tue 24 Dec 2024
HAYES – BECK THEATRE
Aladdin stars Karim Zeroual (CBBC/Strictly Come Dancing) as Aladdin, the much-loved comic Joe Pollard as Soapy Simon, from Sky’s The Makery Nim Odedra as Spirit, the wonderful Mama G as Dame (Britain’s Got Talent) and the wickedly talented Jason Marc-Williams as the dastardly evil sorcerer, who also directs. Fri 13 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
HIGH WYCOMBE – WYCOMBE SWAN
Aladdin stars the one and only Vernon Kay who returns to The Swan following his panto debut in Cinderella in 2022, when he won the award for Best Panto Newcomer at the UK Pantomime Awards. And following a successful and hugely popular debut last year in Beauty & the Beast, the incredible La Voix returns this Christmas to play Aladdin’s Mum! They star alongside the West End’s Kyle Richardson (The Lion King) as Aladdin. Fri 13 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
LONDON – TRAFALGAR THEATRE
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book
Following a critically-acclaimed UK tour, the musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved children’s book plays a limited West End engagement at the Trafalgar Theatre this festive season from 5 December – 5 January 2025. Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs.
SOUTHEND – CLIFFS PAVILION
Jack and the Beanstalk stars award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan as The Spirit of the Beans, comedian Aaron James as Silly Simon, Neal Wright as Dame Trot and West End performers Nic Greenshields as Fleshcreep, Toby Miles as Jack Trot and Allana Taylor as Princess Jill. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and audience participation in this giant of a pantomime! 23 Dec 2024 – 5 Jan 2025
SOUTHEND – PALACE THEATRE
The Owl Who Came For Christmas
Inspired by the true story of Rosie the Owl, this charming tale celebrates the power of love, kindness, and the magic of Christmas. With toe-tapping songs, captivating puppetry, and plenty of opportunities for audience participation, this delightful show promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Fri 27 – Tue 31 Dec 2024.
Santa’s Wish is also playing at the Palace Theatre this Christmas.
SWINDON – WYVERN THEATRE
Cinderella stars Coronation Street’s Lisa George as Fairy Godmother, Ben Goffe as Buttons and Swindon’s Favourite Dame, the hilarious David Ashley as Dame Molly Miggins. Cinderella is the hilarious family pantomime suitable for all ages, with tons of slapstick comedy, plenty of audience interaction and stunning musical numbers. Sat 7 Dec 2024 – Sun 5 Jan 2025
CHISWICK – THE CHISWICK CINEMA
With screenings of some of the most iconic Christmas films of all time, make sure you visit The Chiswick Cinema this festive season to see all your favourite Christmas classics on the big screen. Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually, Due Hard, It’s A Wonderful Life, The Holiday, Muppet’s Christmas Carol, The Polar Express, and much more!
Panto preparation is in full swing at Imagine Theatre as they gear up for the busy season ahead with 21 productions across the UK this festive season. The star-studded season includes BBC Radio 2 favourites Vernon Kay and Scott Mills, Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas, the twinkle toed AJ and Curtis Pritchard, Jenny Ryan from The Chase and no less than two Ru Pauls Drag Race UK legends Divina De Campo and La Voix. Kids can look forward to seeing CBBC and CBeebies favourites Ben Cajee, Justin Fletcher, Mark Rhodes, Gyasi Sheppy and Karim Zeroual bring plenty of audience interaction, song, dance and tonnes of laughter to the stage.