Pantomimes in Berkshire 2026 - 2027

All this year's best pantos and Christmas shows in Reading, Windsor, Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell, Ascot, Newbury, Twyford and Colnbrook.

Last Panto in Little Grimley/The Real Inspector Hound

Shinfield Players Theatre, Reading, RG2 9DF
18th Nov 2026 to 21st Nov 2026

A wonderful of evening of comedy entertainment with two classic one-act plays on the same bill.

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A Christmas Carol

Reading Rep Theatre, Kings Road, Reading RG1 4LY
19th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Gather your family and friends and step into the Christmas story you know and love as Dickens? timeless classic comes to life around you.

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Jack And The Beanstalk

Theatre Royal Windsor, Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS
20th Nov 2026 to 10th Jan 2027

Kevin Cruise and Windsor's favourite Dame Steven Blakeley return for yet another season to create their unique blend of chaotic comedy mayhem!

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Pinocchio

The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8AE
25th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

With courage, heart, and a sprinkling of magic, Pinocchio celebrates what it means to grow up; the mistakes we make, the lessons we learn, and the power of unconditional love.

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Sleeping Beauty

The Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD
27th Nov 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Expect all the ingredients of a classic Corn Exchange Newbury Panto, side-splitting comedy, dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery, fabulous live music, sensational choreography and plenty of magical moments along the way.

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Aladdin

Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA
27th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Your Christmas wish is granted. Our award-winning pantomime returns in 2026 with Aladdin.

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A Town Called Christmas

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL4 6PF
1st Dec 2026 to 5th Dec 2026

Clementine dreams of a place where gingerbread houses glow under twinkling fairy-lights, and chocolate coins are currency. Where the streets are filled with snow-ball fights, and laughter hangs like baubles in the air! The happiest place on Earth.

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Aldermaston York Nativity Play

St Mary the Virgin, Aldermaston Court Church Road, Aldermaston RG7 4HR
3rd Dec 2026 to 6th Dec 2026

The village of Aldermaston has put on a Nativity Play in the parish church of St Mary the Virgin every year since 1957. The play is an adaptation of 6 plays, that tell the story of the first Christmas, from the 400 year old York Mystery Cycle .

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A Christmas Wish

The Old Court, St. Leonards Road, Windsor
4th Dec 2026

Come and meet Fern the Christmas Fairy and Eggnog the Elf as they play, exchange gifts and become firm friends.

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The Grinch - The Panto

Old Windsor Memorial Hall, Straight Road, Old Windsor Berks. SL4 2RN
4th Dec 2026 to 12th Dec 2026

The Grinch has been banished from the town of Whoville, but he eventually returns to wreak his revenge. Armed with the Harry Potter Big Book Of Magic Spells and masquerading as Santa Claus, he sets out to cause mayhem and ruin Christmas.

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Aladdin

The Hexagon, Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7UA
5th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Will Aladdin outwit the wicked sorcerer, claim his fortune, and win the heart of his true love? Join us to find out in a spellbinding adventure bursting with laughter, wonder, and festive cheer.

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Tinsel

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL4 6PF
8th Dec 2026 to 12th Dec 2026

Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! This brand new festive production is perfect for ages 3+ packed full of original live music, puppetry and raucous storytelling.

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Sleeping Beauty

Baylis Theatre, Braywick Leisure Centre, Braywick Road, Maidenhead SL6 1BN
12th Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

Outraged at not being invited to the Princess?s arrival party, the wicked Carabosse casts a spell that will send the Princess into a deep sleep on the day she reaches eighteen and pricks her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel.

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Twinkle Twinkle

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL4 6PF
15th Dec 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

It's the longest night of the year. The woodland animals have gathered together to celebrate the solstice. As the sun sets and the stars come out to shine, it's time for the animals to head home to their burrows and nests to sleep.

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Cinderella

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL4 6PF
15th Dec 2026 to 20th Dec 2026

The timeless rags to riches story of? poor Cinderella, put upon by her evil stepmother the Baroness and her two ugly stepsisters Grizelda and Mona Hardup will be brought to life this Christmas.

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Robinson Crusoe

Edgbarrow School, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ
17th Dec 2026 to 20th Dec 2026

Robinson is given a treasure map so he and his crew embark on a voyage to find the gold... All would be fine but evil pirate Blackheart somehow gets onboard too to attempt to steal the map and claim the treasure for himself!

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Twinkle Twinkle

The Curve, William Street, Slough SL1 1XY
21st Dec 2026 to 23rd Dec 2026

The woodland animals have gathered together to celebrate the solstice. As the sun sets and the stars come out to shine, it?s time for the animals to head home to their burrows and nests to sleep.

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Santa's Wondrous Workshop

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL4 6PF
22nd Dec 2026 to 26th Dec 2026

Join The Magical Mr West and The Great Baldini as they attempt to bring Santa?s workshop back to life using whatever tools, toys and trinkets they can muster. Can they restore magic to the workshop? Will they save Christmas in time?

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Snow White

The Whitty Theatre, Luckley House School, Luckley Road, Wokingham RG40 3EU
29th Dec 2026 to 30th Dec 2026

Join us on a magical, musical, and hilarious adventure in this show for all the family!

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Panto Raiders of the Lost Tome

Cordes Hall, Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9NE
14th Jan 2027 to 23rd Jan 2027

When Paige and Hunter discover a map hidden inside an ancient tome, they go in search of long-lost treasure, hoping to use it to save the local library from closure. Featuring camels and cats, songs, dances and plenty of gags!

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Jack & The Queenstalk

Shinfield Players Theatre, Reading, RG2 9DF
15th Jan 2027 to 23rd Jan 2027

A high-energy pantomime that brilliantly combines the classic fairy tale of Jack and the Beanstalk with the legendary discography of Queen to create a magical adventure filled with non-stop laughter.

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The Little Mermaid Pantomime

Loddon Hall, Loddon Hall Road, Twyford, Berkshire RG10 9JA
22nd Jan 2027 to 24th Jan 2027

Follow the story of the Little Mermaid Ariel whose ambition to explore dry land leads her into great danger. Twyford Drama bring you yet another innovative and highly entertaining pantomime for January 2027.

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Peter Pan

Wraysbury Village Halls, The Green, Wraysbury, TW19 5NA
28th Jan 2027 to 30th Jan 2027

Packed with songs, laughs, adventure and all the panto traditions you love, this is a family show not to be missed!

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