Pantos in London are a popular attraction during the festive period. With a variety of theaters offering this traditional form of entertainment, visitors can enjoy a fun-filled experience for the whole family. Don’t miss out on the exciting world of panto this holiday season in the capital city.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Prepare for an epic adventure as Alexandra Burke steps into the role of the villainous Mrs. Blunderbore in Jack and the Beanstalk! Joining Alexandra Burke will be comedy legend Joe Pasquale as Jack Trot’s brother, Simon, Cabaret Star Ceri Dupree and West-End star Ria Jones.
Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!
Date: Saturday 7 December 2024 – Sun 5 January 2025
Venue: New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK
Dick Whittington and his Cat
Join Dick on his search for fortune, fame and new beginnings! Along the way, he’ll experience the adventure of a lifetime, battling rats, falling in love, and finding himself on the path to becoming the Mayor of London!
Get ready for a joyful reimagining of this classic rags to riches tale, featuring all your favourite pantomime ingredients. From an unbelievable cast to extravagant costumes; from audience participation to sensational song and dance numbers, what more could you ask for?!
Dates: 23 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
Venue: Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St, Hackney, London E8 1EJ
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White is doomed to live unhappily ever after with her horrid stepmother, the Wicked Queen. In true rags-to-riches style, Snow White manages, with the help of her madcap friend Muddles, to meet a handsome Prince and make her dreams come true.
Croydon’s own Kellie Shirley will star as ‘Wicked Queen’ with Jamie Steen as ‘Dame Dilly Donut’, and panto favourite Charlie Guest returning to Fairfield Halls as ‘Muddles’.
Dates: 13 December 2024 – 5 January 2025
Venue: Fairfield Ashcroft Theatre, Park Lane, Croydon, CR0 1JD
Cinderella (Family Version)
Cinderella needs help to leave her life of drudgery and explore a world full of adventures. A shy Prince needs someone to help bring him out of his shell and find his mojo. Could they help each other find the courage to change their lives? The Fairy Godmother thinks so! So, join her on this romantic roller-coaster of Christmas adventure!
A fully immersive pantomime experience, featuring sensational songs, hilarious slapstick comedy, romance, puppetry provided by Little Angel Theatre and plenty of audience participation.
In drizzly London, it’s hard to find romance these days – everyone is so busy! Cinderella needs help to leave her life of drudgery and explore a world full of adventures. A shy Prince needs someone to help bring him out of his shell and find his mojo. Could they help each other find the courage to change their lives?
Dates: 30 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
Venue: Kings Head Theatre, , 115 Upper St, Islington, London N1 1QN
Cinderella (Adults Only Version)
Cinderella needs help to leave her life of drudgery and explore a world full of adventures. A shy Prince needs someone to help bring him out of his shell and find his mojo. Could they help each other find the courage to change their lives? The Fairy Godmother thinks so! So, join her on this romantic roller-coaster of Christmas adventure!
For those of you up past your bedtime, there’s a naughty, adults-only show of our Christmas panto with some very special West End stars! Join Cinders as she gets a North London upgrade!
Dates: 11, 12 & 19 December 2024
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