Panto is back!
Dust off your "he's behind you"s and "oh yes he is"es because panto is BACK. And we're here to guide you through the boos, hisses, and hilarity of pantomimes across the UK. Since it wouldn't be the festive season without gifts, we're giving away five pairs of tickets to each pantomime, all around the country. Enter now at the bottom of the page, and read more about each performance below.
York Grand Opera House: "Dick Turpin Rides Again"
11 December, 2021-9 January, 2022
"Dick Turpin Rides Again" at the York Grand Opera House features Berwick Kaler in a production packed full of comedy, song and dance, and a Wagon Wheel or two. A star of pantomime in York for 40 years, Berwick Kaler's performance as the dame has delighted generations of festive pantomime fans every year. Click here to book tickets.
Milton Keynes Theatre: "Jack and the Beanstalk"
11 December, 2021-8 January, 2022
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, Jack climbs a huge beanstalk and fights the evil giant to win riches beyond his wildest dreams. Expect big laughs, special effects, magic beans, and bundles of audience participation. Street dance sensations and "Britain's Got Talent" winners Ashley Banjo and Diversity star in this giant adventure at Milton Keynes Theatre. Click here to book tickets.
Manchester Opera House: "Aladdin"
11 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
Follow Aladdin on an adventure featuring flying carpets, a wish-granting genie, and an evil sorcerer. "Aladdin" stars West End legend and "The X Factor" winner Alexandra Burke in her pantomime debut, alongside comedian and impressionist Ben Nickless, when the production comes to Manchester Opera House. Click here to book tickets.
New Wimbledon Theatre: "Dick Whittington"
4 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
Shane Richie ("EastEnders") reprises his role as Dick Whittington in this year's pantomime at New Wimbledon Theatre. Guided by the magical Fairy Bow Bells, he seeks fame, fortune, and happiness in London Town. Can he outwit the evil King Rat, free London from the team of revolting rodents, and win his true love's hand in marriage? Click here to book tickets.
Bristol Hippodrome: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
4 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" at Bristol Hippodrome will be brought to life, panto-style, with comedy, special effects, and plenty of festive magic. The production is full of famous faces including Lesley Joseph ("Birds of a Feather", "Night and Day") as The Wicked Queen, Rob Rinder ("Judge Rinder") in his panto debut as The Man in the Mirror, and Bristol panto favourite Andy Ford as Buttons. Click here to book tickets.
Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall: "Cinderella"
10-31 December, 2021
"Cinderella" is being performed at Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall this festive season. Find out if the princess will make it to the ball and back before midnight in this classic tale about a charming price, two ugly sisters, and fairy godmother magic. The cast includes Lee Brennan of boyband 911 and comedian Phil Reid, alongside Paul Winterford, Brian Croucher, and Georgina Combes. Click here to book tickets.
Glasgow King's Theatre: "Cinderella"
27 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
Starring Elaine C. Smith ("Two Doors Down") as the fairy godmother and comedy actor Johnny Mac as Buttons, "Cinderella" at Glasgow King's Theatre follows the classic heroine as she outwits her wicked step sisters and meets her dashing prince charming. Packed with traditional pantomime fun, "Cinderella" features laugh-out-loud comedy and plenty of boos and hisses. Click here to book tickets.
New Victoria Theatre, Woking: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
4 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
With fashion advice from TV personality Gok Wan and comedy from Harriet Thorpe ("The Brittas Empire", "Absolutely Fabulous") and Aaron James, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" brings panto traditions galore to the New Victoria Theatre, Woking. The story of the "fairest of them all" features a live band, glamourous costumes, enchanting scenery, and special effects. Click here to book tickets.
Richmond Theatre: "Cinderella"
3 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
Richmond Theatre will host the most magical ball in the kingdom, starring "King of Ballroom" Anton Du Beke in his first pantomime ever as lovable sidekick Buttons. "Cinderella" follows the young orphan who is put to work by her evil stepmother and bullied by her two step-sisters, until a chance encounter with her fairy godmother changes everything. Click here to book tickets.
Sunderland Empire: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves"
10 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarves" at Sunderland Empire takes you on an adventure into the enchanted forest with a beautiful princess, a jealous queen, seven bumbling dwarfs, a naughty nurse, a hilarious jester, a poisoned apple, and a magic mirror. The production stars comedy queen Miss Rory, panto legend Tom Whalley, and "Hi-de-Hi!"'s Sue Pollard. Click here to book tickets.
Stoke-on-Trent Regent Theatre: "Cinderella"
10 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
Panto favourites Jonathan Wilkes and Christian Patterson team up again, this time for Stoke-on-Trent Regent Theatre's performance of "Cinderella", with Wilkes as Buttons and Paterson as Baroness Hardup. Join Cinderella as she goes from rags to riches, outwits her wicked sisters, and meets her dashing prince charming. Click here to book tickets.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre: "Cinderella"
3 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
Andy Collins (BBC Three Counties "Breakfast" presenter), and La Voix ("Britain's Got Talent", "Absolutely Fabulous") will be returning to the stage this year alongside Mark Rhodes of "Sam & Mark's Big Friday Wind-Up", for "Cinderella" at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Click here to book tickets.
Torquay Princess Theatre: "Cinderella"
10 December, 2021-2 January, 2022
Much-loved pantomime "Cinderella" is showing at Torquay Princess Theatre this festive season. Alongside her sidekick Buttons, her ugly sisters, and a charming prince, join the princess on her journey to true love in this magical family production. The full cast list is yet to be announced. Click here to book tickets.