Christmas shows Cumbria 2025
There are loads of great Family pantomimes and other shows in the Lake District this Christmas. Below you’ll find all the Christmas shows Cumbria 2025. This post is part of a series of posts on Christmas shows North West England.
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I have done my best to make sure this post is up to date and accurate but please check the organiser’s website before travelling as events may be cancelled at short notice, details might be changed and mistakes happen. I have included links to the event organisers so you can check the up to date details and terms and conditions. Most of the events need pre-booking.
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The wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Lake – book now for 2025
When – 14th November 2025 – 4th January 2026
From Aunty Em’s Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her old life in London. But as she climbs out of the window to run away, a storm whisks her up, and she gets far more than she bargained for.
How do you get from Oz to London? There’s only one person who could possibly help – The Wizard!
Join Dorothy and her faithful companion Toto on an adventure down the yellow brick road, facing witches and flying monkeys and making new friends. Along the way she learns that there’s no place she’d rather be than home with Aunty Em.
Tickets £12,
Suitable for children aged 6 and over
Book here – The Wizard of Oz – Theatre by the Lake
Little Gift – Theatre by the Lake – book now for 2025
When – 10th – 27th December 2025
Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It’s quieter and safer. Until one extraordinary day, a surprise visitor turns his lonely life upside down.
Told by a very special performer, with a playful mix of puppetry, music and song, Little Gift is a tender and warm story about friendship and the joy to be found just around every corner.
Suitable for children aged 3-7 years old
Tickets from £12
Book here – Little Gift – Theatre by the Lake
Little red riding hood, Green room Theatre, Carlisle – book now for 2025
When – 27th November – 6th December 2025
Come and enjoy our traditional festive pantomime, following on from 2024’s Hansel & Gretel, our 2025 pantomine is sure to be a classic show of laughs, songs, slapstick, and audience participation.
Book here – Little Red Riding Hood – Carlisle Green Room Theatre
Three little pigs, Brewery Arts, Kendal – book now for 2025
When – 20th December 2025
Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.
There’s a wolf coming… but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he’ll huff and he’ll puff and we all know how that ends…
On the run and with the need to build a strong shelter, our three problem-solving pigs call on you to save their bacon. Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you howl!
Suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 3-10).
Book here – Three Little Pigs – Brewery Arts – Kendal
Santa’s new sleigh – The old Laundry Theatre – book now for 2025
Where: The Old Laundry Theatre, The World of Beatrix Potter.
When: 20th – 24th December 2025
Cost: Child (1-16 years) £10, adults £12.50
Summary: Christmas is fast approaching and Santa’s Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will Christmas be cancelled? Can you help them save the day? Only time will tell but with audience participation, sing-along songs and a free present from Santa for every child it promises to be the perfect festive treat!
Suitable for aged 2 – 8 years
Book here – World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Snow Queen – puppet show, The old Laundry Theatre – book now for 2025
Where: The Old Laundry Theatre, The World of Beatrix Potter.
When: 28th – 30th December 2025
Cost: Child (1-16 years) £10, adults £12
Summary: Watch Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts perform this magical story through puppets, changing scenery, music and sound effects. Then meet the puppets and create you very own Puppet of a character from the show!
Suitable for children aged 4-12 years
Book here – World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Beauty and the beast, The Beggar’s Theatre – book now fore 2025
When: 11th December 2025
where: The Beggar’s Theatre, Market Square, Millom, LA18 4HZ
Join bookworm Belle who lives a quiet provincial life, but it quickly turns to danger when she finds herself imprisoned by a hideous Beast. Will the Beast learn how to love and be loved in return? Will Belle melt the Beast’s frosty heart? Will the spell be broken before the last rose petal falls?
Book here – Beauty and the Beast
More Christmas events Cumbria
If you’ve started planning for the festive season too then you need these guides to Cumbria and the Lake District.
Find out where to see Santa here – Where to visit Santa Cumbria.
If you would like to enjoy a special breakfast with Santa, find out where you can here – Breakfast with Santa Cumbria.
Find all the Christmas events Cumbria here.
Find out Where to buy a real Christmas tree Cumbria here.
