Pantomime guide North West 2024
I love a trip to the panto with my family. If you do too, I’ve rounded up all the pantomimes across the North West into one guide. This is my pantomime guide North West England. Many of them are on in December and January but occasionally there are a few at other times of the year too. Find more Christmas Events North West here.
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Pantomimes in Cheshire 2024/2025
Sleeping beauty, Storyhouse Chester – book now for 2024
When – 5th – 29th December 2024
Based on the timeless fairy-tale, our 2024 Christmas show promises to be a spectacular experience for all ages. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will transport you to a world of wonder, packed with pop favourites, audience interaction and dazzling dances.
Prepare for a fantastical journey like never before – because with Storyhouse, dreams really do come true! Oh yes they do!
Tickets from £15
Book here – Sleeping Beauty | Storyhouse
Beauty and the Beast, Crewe Lyceum – book now for 2024
When – 13th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
When an arrogant prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only hope of salvation is to find love before the last petal falls from the magic rose. Could village girl Belle be the person he has been waiting for?
Tickets from £20
Book here – Beauty and the Beast
Cinderella, Parr Hall – book now for January 2025
When – 3rd January – 12th January 2025
Join Cinderella at Parr Hall in January, on her quest to win the heart of the dashing Prince Charming, with a little help from her best friend Buttons and the enchanting Fairy Godmother. But with her evil Ugly Sisters determined to ruin her chances and the clock about to strike midnight, will Cinders manage to win the Prince’s love before the spell runs out?
Perhaps the best loved of all pantomimes, Cinderella promises an enchanting story for all the family with all the laughter, music, and mayhem our pantos have become renowned for. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t leave booking this year’s panto ‘til the stroke of midnight. In partnership with Tony Peers Ltd.
Book here – Cinderella – Parr Hall
Peter Pan, The Grange Theatre, Northwich – book now for 2024
When – 6th December 2024 – 4th January 2025
Flying into the Grange Theatre for Christmas 2024!
Join Wendy, Hook, Tink and Peter as this timeless classic flies into the Grange Theatre! Filled with comedy, aerial performance, song and dance, visit us this festive season as we transport you to Neverland! Peter Pan is guaranteed to have you dancing on your feet in a production filled to the brim with festive family fun!
Book here – The Grange Theatre | Christmas
Pantomimes in Manchester 2024/2025
Sleeping beauty, Stockport Plaza – book now for 2024
Where – Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1SP
When – 6th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
Join us for a wonderful adventure in a land of enchantment where a beautiful Princess sleeps deeply under a magic spell whilst our heroic Prince battles to find true love which can only be awoken with ‘loves first kiss’
Book here – * sleeping beauty
Cinderella, Opera House Manchester – book now for 2024
Where – Opera House Manchester, 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP
When – 14th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
Comedy superstar Jason Manford is back by popular demand to lead the cast of Cinderella as Prince Charming. He is joined by returning Manchester panto favourite Ben Nickless as Buttons, star of stage and screen Myra DuBois as Cinderella’s wicked stepmother.
Packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients Manchester audiences expect, Cinderella features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.
Book here – Cinderella Tickets | Opera House Manchester
, Contact Manchester – no details yet for 2024
When – 9- 31st December 2023.
Where – Contact Theatre, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6JA
Book here – eight-freestyle and Contact Present: Cinderella | Contact, Manchester
Mother goose, Millgate Arts Centre, Saddleworth – book now for 2024
When – 7th December 2024 – 4th January 2025
Where – Millgate Arts Centre, Saddleworth, OL3 5DY
Saddleworth’s famous family friendly and muched loved panto returns to Millgate Arts Centre in 2024.
Come and join us for this egg-stravaganza with fabulous sets, costumes, glorious songs, dancing and a brand new side splitting script.
Book here – Mother Goose at Millgate Arts Centre
Cinderella, Salford Arts theatre – book now
When – 11th – 15th December 2024
Where – Salford Arts theatre, salford, M5 4BS
Join Cinders as she goes from rags to riches in this years family fun.
Joining her is her wicked stepmother and her not so delightful stepsisters
Book here – Cinderella By Harry Luty at Salford Arts
Sleeping beauty, Middleton Arena – Book now for 2024
When – 26th November – 30th December 2024
Once upon a time, in a Pantoland far away, a beautiful Princess is cursed by the evil Carabosse to perish on her 21st birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Thanks to Beauty’s fairy, she only falls into a deep sleep that can be broken by her one true love. Will her handsome prince come to her rescue, fight the dragon, destroy Carabosse and save the day? There’s only one way to find out…
Book here – Sleeping Beauty – Middleton’s Christmas Panto 2024!
Rumpelstiltskin – The Met, Bury – book now for 2024
Where – The met, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW
When – 6th – 26th December 2024
Deep in the forest in the foothills of the Alps lies the Bavarian town of Lieblingsberg, the town where everyone falls in love. Only they don’t… at least nobody has since Cupid nipped out to the shops twenty years ago.
Whilst love has been away, a new magical creature has settled in Lieblingsberg… a bitter, twisted little man who lives underneath the haunted hollow tree with the cobwebs and spiders and things that go bump in the night. The townsfolk have a name for him: Rumpelstiltskin. And he wants to make a deal.
Book here – Rumpelstiltskin | The Met
Robin Hood, Z-Arts – Book now for 2024
When – 10th – 23rd Novermber 2024
This production guarantees an action-packed show full of music, life and more double entendres than Little Johnny could shake his Willy Scarlett at.
Following on from their previous pantomimes here at the Z-arts Theatre (‘Cinderella’, ‘Aladdin’, ‘Beauty & The Beast’, ‘Dick Whittington’ and ‘Snow White’) this popular favourite ticks all the boxes to guarantee a wonderous, hilarious, song and dance extravaganza!
Stunning scenery, dazzling costumes and knock-out performances!
Book here – Robin Hood – Z-arts
Pantomimes in Lancashire 2024/2025
Cinderella at King George’s Hall, Blackburn – book now for 2024
When – 5th – 31st December 2024
Cinderella has always dreamed of leaving her dull life as a servant to meet a handsome Prince – and following the announcement HRH Prince Charming is going to hold a royal ball, it seems she may get her wish after all!
But with her Ugly Sisters around, who knows what will happen. Maybe with the help of Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother – and a generous helping of fairy dust and a glass slipper – her wish could come true and she will live happily ever after…
Book here – Cinderella – King George’s Hall
Jack and the beanstalk, Blackburn Empire – Book now for 2024
When – 23rd November 2024 – 5th January 2025
Giant Blunderbore is on the search for some new additions for his massive menu….will the people of Giggleside survive? Will the Trot’s have to sell their beloved cow Daisy? Will everyone live happily ever after? Find out by booking your tickets today. It’s going to be Fe Fi Fo FUN for all the family!
Book here – Jack and the beanstalk
Aladdin at Victoria Hall Bolton – book now for 2024
When – 16th November 2024 – 4th January 2025
Join us at The Victoria Hall, Bolton this Christmas for our genie-us festive pantomime, perfect for the whole family!
Book here – What’s On In Victoria Hall Bolton (Main Hall), Bolton
Jack and the bean stalk at Blackpool Empire – book now for 2024
When – 23rd November 2023 – 5th January 2025
Giant Blunderbore is on the search for some new additions for his massive menu….will the people of Giggleside survive? Will the Trot’s have to sell their beloved cow Daisy? Will everyone live happily ever after? Find out by booking your tickets today. It’s going to be Fe Fi Fo FUN for all the family!
Book here – Jack and the beanstalk
Dick Whittington and his cat at Lancaster Grand Theatre – book now for 2024
When – 30th November – 29th December 2024
In the bustling town of London, where dreams are woven into the fabric of reality, we find Dick Whittington, a young man yearning for success amidst the illusion of golden pavements. Little does he know, the path to triumph is paved with challenges and adversity orchestrated by the cunning King Rat.
Book here – Dick Whittinigton and his cat
Snow white at Lowther Pavilion – book now for 2024
When – 2nd December 2024 – 4th January 2025
When the wicked queen’s magic mirror declares that Snow White is the fairest in the land the evil queen is overcome with jealousy and plans to do away with the beautiful princess.
Come and see the beautiful Snow White and her seven little friends from the enchanted forest as they attempt to defeat the evil queen’s plans.bl
Will Snow White meet her handsome Prince and live happily ever after?
Book here – Snow White: A Christmas 2024 Panto!
Cinderella at The grand Theatre, Blackpool – Book now for 2024
When – 6th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
Cinderella would love to go to the ball but, Melody and Harmony, the ugly sisters, have other ideas, they wickedly tear up Cinderella’s invitation! But all may not be lost! Can Cinderella’s ‘best friend in the whole wide world’, Buttons, and her magical Fairy Godmother, Cinderella get her to the ball… if so she must be home by midnight, or her true identity will be revealed to all! With a script by Jon Monie (winner of Best Script at the Great British Pantomime Awards 2019), Cinderella promises side-splitting comedy, with stunning sets and costumes.
Book here – Cinderella Pantomime – Blackpool Grand Theatre
Sleeping beauty – The Muni – book now for January 2025
When – 4th January – 19th January 2025
Once upon a time in a Pantoland far, far away, a beautiful princess is cursed by the evil Carbosse to perish on her 21st birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Thanks to The Fairy, Sleeping Beauty falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by her one true love. Will the handsome prince come to her rescue, fight the dragon and save the day? There’s only one way to find out…
Book here – Sleeping beauty
Jack and the beanstalk, Chorley Theatre – book now for 2024
When – 13th – 21st December 2024
The classic Pantomime story about a poor family forced to sell their beloved pet cow. When Jack exchanges the animal for a bag of beans they soon go up in the world when a massive plant grows from their garden.
Climbing the beanstalk, an exciting and hilarious tale of adventure and romance awaits. But beware – there might be giants!
Book here – Jack And The Beanstalk – The Pantomime – Chorley Theatre
Pantomimes in Liverpool 2024/2025
The magical adventures of Peter Pan, M&S bank arena – book now for 2024
When – 17th – 29th December 2024
Join Peter Pan, the mischievous boy who refuses to grow up, and his loyal fairy sidekick, Tink as they return to Neverland, where pirates, fairies, mermaids, and lost children await. Peter and his friends encounter the villainous Captain Hook, who seeks revenge on Peter for the loss of his hand to a hungry crocodile. With Tink’s guidance and the help of magical fairy dust, Peter Pan must outsmart Captain Hook and his bumbling crew, overcoming challenges, and discovering the true meaning of love, loyalty, and never-ending magic.
Cost: From £25
Book here – M&S Bank Arena Liverpool – Peter Pan
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto Rapunzel, Everyman Theatre Liverpool – book now for 2024
When – 16th Nov 2024 to 18th Jan 2025
Let your hair down with Rapunzel, as the iconic Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll panto returns for 2024. Packed with plenty of silliness and heaps of sparkle, this is a show that will have you singing and dancing along, no matter what your age.
Cost: £11-41
Book here – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto 2024 Rapunzel | Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatres
Cinderella, Gladsone Theatre – Book now for 2024
When – 6th – 31st December 2024
Can one shoe really change your whole life!? Come and find out as Dreamworld Entertainments return this Christmas with everyone’s favourite magical pantomime ‘Cinderella’.
Book here – Cinderella – The Gladstone Theatre
Pantomimes in Lake District 2025/2025
The little Mermaid Pantomime – 2024, tickets on sale now
When – 29th & 30th December 2024
Where – Rheged centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ
Dive under the sea with us this festive season and enjoy a fresh, fantastical spin on this classic tale. Full of colourful characters, sensational songs, lots of laughter and more fun than you can shake a flipper at, join us in an underwater kingdom like no other!
Prepare to be enchanted by the Little Mermaid’s vibrant spirit, as our modern heroine embarks on an adventure, meeting colourful characters along the way that audiences of all ages will adore.
The Little Mermaid will include all the usual panto-wonderfulness – an enchanting story, goodies to cheer, baddies to boo, songs to sing along to and of course heaps of joining-in silliness, making it perfect for all the family.
Cost – Adults £12, children £10
Book here – The Little Mermaid | Christmas Live Pantomime | Rheged
at The Sands Centre, Carlisle – no details yet for 2024
When – 12th – 31st December 2023
Book here – Peter Pan | The Sands Centre, Carlisle
Sleeping beauty, The Forum, Barrow – book now for 2024
When – 13th – 30th December 2024
Charming Entertainment Presents: Sleeping Beauty
Barrow’s 2024 Christmas Pantomime!
Book here – Sleeping Beauty – The Forum Barrow
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