Best Pantomimes in Scotland
It wouldn't be Christmas without a family trip to the panto, it's fun for all the family from 2 to 102!
Here are all the top pantomimes around Scotland including Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Perth.
Peter Pan
Howden Park Centre, Howden, Livingston, EH54 6AE22nd Nov 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
Will Wendy, Peter and the lost boys be able to get the best of Hook and his crew? Will the hungry crocodile be too much to overcome? Will Tinkerbell ever admit she?s a man in a dress?
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Oor Wullie - The Musical
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB23rd Nov 2024 to 30th Dec 2024
Join Wullie, Primrose, Boab, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck, an' the rest o' Wullie?s Sunday Post gang in oor smash-hit musical adventure celebratin' ower 85 years o' Scotland's maist beloved comic strip.
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Cinderella
Festival Theatre, 13 / 29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT23rd Nov 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
Join returning panto favourites Allan Stewart, Grant Stott and Jordan Young with a new magical pantomime for all the family.
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Treasure Island
Royal Lyceum Theatre, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX24th Nov 2024 to 4th Jan 2025
This playful new adaption by Orkney playwright Duncan McLean is directed by Lyceum favourite Wils Wilson with songs from Tim Dalling. Adventure awaits! But best keep on the lookout for the Jolly Roger!
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Fairytale of New York
Alhambra Theatre, 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NX25th Nov 2024
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as the talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas and of course The Fairytale of New York.
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Beauty And The Beastie
Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 3AX28th Nov 2024 to 12th Jan 2025
The hugely popular Pavilion panto is back for 2024 with a beauty of a pantomime! The team that brought you the hilarious adventure Treasure Island presents BEAUTY AND THE BEASTIE.
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Beauty and the Beast
The Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA28th Nov 2024 to 30th Dec 2024
True love might defeat the baddies in every other panto but in this festive fable, we?ve got a Belle who isn?t exactly in the mood and her mum who is sassy, brassy and in no way classy.
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Oor Aladdin
Reconnect Regal Theatre, Bathgate EH48 4PS29th Nov 2024 to 29th Dec 2024
In this Scottish adaption of an old favourite, we find Aladdin and the MacTwankey family, living in Bathgate with not a penny to their name.
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Maw Goose
Webster's Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ29th Nov 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
A very Scottish twist on the classic tale of Mother Goose. Will the Pantosphere have a happily ever after Christmas message? Who knows.
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Mother Goose
Perth Theatre, 185 High Street, Perth, Scotland , PH1 5UW30th Nov 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
Join Mother Goose in this year's festive EGGstravaganza at Perth Theatre, so come along and have a gander at Mother Goose!
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Jack and the Beanstalk
His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL30th Nov 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
Following a triumphant season at His Majesty's Theatre last Christmas, this year's panto spectacular once again stars Gary: Tank Commander, the Scottish BAFTA award-winning creation of actor and writer Greg McHugh.
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Dick Whittington
Aberdeen Arts Centre Theatre, King Street, Aberdeen30th Nov 2024 to 24th Dec 2024
Join our adventurer, Dick Whittington, and his feline friend on the adventure of a lifetime to the big city of Aberdeen, where the streets are paved with gold and - RATS!
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Unicorn Christmas Party
Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Bridge Of Don AB24 5AT30th Nov 2024 to 22nd Dec 2024
Find your inner unicorn and join glittering, magical unicorns Melody and Luna, as they bring a little winter sunshine, moonlight, good times and a lot of boogie into everyone's lives, with easy-to-follow dance moves and a soundtrack of Christmas hits.
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Mother Goose
The Town House, 102 Cadzow Street, Hamilton, ML3 6HH30th Nov 2024 to 8th Dec 2024
Let's all run away and join Mother Goose in the big top for a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills, love and laughter and song and dance to find out if good will win the day.
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Peter Pan
King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JN30th Nov 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
Starring the return of pantomime legends Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac, this family treat will include all your favourites from Neverland including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John and Michael Darling.
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Elf The Musical
P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen AB21 9FX30th Nov 2024
With a large cast, the winter spectacular will star one of the UK's most exciting rising comedy talents, Jordan Conway, who will step into the big floppy shoes of Will Ferrell.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA4th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
Once again Eden Court will have all the ingredients for a perfect family panto, with a dastardly villain, a hapless comic and a hilarious panto dame, as well as fabulous musical numbers and bags of slapstick fun!
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Sleeping Beauty
The Tivoli Theatre, 34 - 48 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NB5th Dec 2024 to 22nd Dec 2024
Packed with laughter, music, and enchantment, this family-friendly show promises an unforgettable experience, performed by our talented cast of local performers.
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Ya Wee Dickie McWhittington
The Kings Theatre, Kirkcaldy, 9 Esplanade, Kirkcaldy KY1 1HR5th Dec 2024 to 11th Jan 2025
Come and Join Wee Dickie on his awesome adventures to save the Langtoun from the evil King Rat and his minions! Featuring marvellous music, magical scenery, fun, laughter, tears and happiness.
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Jack & The Beanstalk
Alhambra Theatre, 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NX6th Dec 2024 to 28th Dec 2024
Starring Ian 'Sheepie' Smith and an all star cast.
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Dick Whittington
Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, Lochgelly KY5 9RD10th Dec 2024 to 14th Dec 2024
Expect upbeat songs, stunning costumes, captivating scenery, and a talented cast that will deliver a memorable performance. The production will also feature special effects to enhance the experience for the audience.
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Mother Goose
Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen G73 2JJ11th Dec 2024 to 23rd Dec 2024
Let's all run away and join Mother Goose in the big top for a roller coaster ride of thrills and spills, love and laughter and song and dance to find out if good will win the day.
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The Cinnamon Sisters
Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, 185 High Street, Perth, Scotland , PH1 5UW11th Dec 2024 to 24th Dec 2024
Auntie Susan likes Christmas neat, organised and prepared, with all the traditional trimmings.
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Aladdin
Whitehall Theatre, Bellfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5JA12th Dec 2024 to 21st Dec 2024
With help from the Genie Of The Lamp and The Spirit Of The Ring, will Aladdin save the day and marry the beautiful Princess Jasmine?
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Sleeping Beauty
Harbour Arts Centre, Harbourside, Irvine, Ayrshire15th Dec 2024
Sleeping Beauty will have everything you have come to expect from a Geez a Break Panto with a hilarious comic, an outrageous dame, a delightfully wicked baddie, songs a plenty and tons of slapstick fun.?
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Beauty and the Beast
The Tivoli Theatre, 34 - 48 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NB27th Dec 2024 to 2nd Jan 2025
Be our guest this Christmas at The Tivoli Theatre as we re-tell a pantomime as old as time, Beauty and the Beast!
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Elf The Musical
OVO Hydro, SEC, Glasgow G3 8YW28th Dec 2024 to 29th Dec 2024
Featuring Santa's magical flying sleigh, an audience snowball fight, a giant candy cane journey from the North Pole, amongst many spectacular scenes all set against amazing video-film backdrops on a large LED screen.
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