Best Pantomimes in the East Midlands

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 the East Midlands including Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, Leicester and Northampton.

Mother Goose Easter Panto

Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, Notts NG18 1NG
30th Mar 2026

Starring Darren Day and Basil Brush in a cracking Easter Panto! Get ready for a colourful, laugh-out-loud pantomime the whole family will love.

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Easter Panto: Mother Goose

Winding Wheel Theatre, Holywell St, Chesterfield, S41 7SA
12th Apr 2026

Anton Benson Productions return to Chesterfield with another EGGcellent Easter Panto full of song, dance, splendid sets, colourful costumes and lots and lots of laughs. Star casting to be announced.

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Mother Goose Easter Panto

Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Great Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, Grimsby, DN31 2BH
14th Apr 2026

Starring Darren Day and Basil Brush in a cracking Easter Panto! Get ready for a colourful, laugh-out-loud pantomime the whole family will love.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Deco Theatre, The Old Savoy, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
4th Dec 2026 to 28th Dec 2026

Join all the characters you know and love on their whirlwind journey to the Emerald City, packed with dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy and plenty of audience participation. A magical treat for all ages is on its way.

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Sleeping Beauty

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
4th Dec 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Expect a sensational cast, glittering costumes, and toe-tapping tunes ? all wrapped up in the pantomime magic you know and love.

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Snow White

Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JB
4th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Starring Derby's favourite award-winning Dame, Morgan Brind, this dazzling panto adventure has the perfect recipe to outwit the Wicked Queen. Bring a touch of fairytale sparkle to your festive season with a magical pantomime, Snow White.

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Help! Santa's Missing

Chapel Street Arts Centre, Chapel Street, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE1 3GU
10th Dec 2026 to 23rd Dec 2026

Work together to solve puzzles and unravel the mystery by following a trail of clues through enchanted forests, snowy landscapes, and bustling Christmas markets. Will you discover who is behind Santa's disappearance?

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Best Pantomimes in the East Midlands

Mother Goose Easter Panto

Easter Panto: Mother Goose

Mother Goose Easter Panto

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Sleeping Beauty

Snow White

Help! Santa's Missing

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