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.
Nativity - The Musical
The Plowright Theatre, Laneham Street, Scunthorpe DN15 6JP29th Oct 2024 to 2nd Nov 2024
A fantastic feel good production, filled with madcap characters and toe tapping tunes that will have you singing all the way to Christmas. Get yourself down to Nazareth, and into the festive mood, as you join us for a whole heap of Sparkle and Shine.
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Fairytale of New York
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JB7th 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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Fairytale of New York
Baths Hall, 59 Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RG15th Nov 2024 to 16th 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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A Christmas Carol
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF22nd Nov 2024 to 4th Jan 2025
With a spectacular set, stunning costumes, and an incredible company of actor-musicians, this all-time festive favourite promises a truly magical trip to the theatre for all ages at Christmas.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF29th Nov 2024 to 18th Jan 2025
Packed with comedy chaos courtesy of Nottingham's favourite dame, John Elkington, join us for a show jam-packed with laughter, live music, and spectacular special effects.
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Rapunzel
Melton Theatre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0HJ30th Nov 2024 to 7th Dec 2024
Trevonne Stage School presents "RAPUNZEL"
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Pirates Love Underpants
Curve, Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3YQ2nd Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
Join our swashbuckling party of?pirates?on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain?s Treasure chest!
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Fairytale of New York
De Montfort Hall, Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU4th Dec 2024 to 5th Dec 2024
Bring your friends and family to share in the joy of the season with an unforgettable night of singing, dancing and laughing. Imagine a St Patrick?s Day party... on Christmas Day!
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The Ugly Duckling
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF5th Dec 2024 to 4th Jan 2025
Full of music, creative captioning and plenty of opportunities to join in, this 50-minute-long show is a great festive treat for little ones.
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A Christmas Carol
The Plowright Theatre, Laneham Street, Scunthorpe DN15 6JP5th Dec 2024
Follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas.
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Snow White
Baths Hall, 59 Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RG5th Dec 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
The legendary Annie Fanny returns once more to The Baths Hall for an unforgettable journey into the magical world of a girl as fair as snow, hair dark as night and lips red as roses. A magical world exists where laughter, adventure and enchantment await.
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Cinderella
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JB6th Dec 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
Featuring sparkling sets, fabulous frocks, side splitting slapstick and not one, but two outrageous dames, this is an unmissable treat for the whole family.
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Dick Whittington Meets The Pirates From The Carribean
Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Great Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, Grimsby, DN31 2BH7th Dec 2024 to 29th Dec 2024
The new hiss-terical, swashbuckling purr-fect pantomime! Our hero, Dick Whittington, arrives in London seeking fame and fortune when disaster strikes. The streets aren't paved with gold!
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Chicken Licken and the Major Oak
Derby Theatre Studio, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF7th Dec 2024 to 4th Jan 2025
Chicken Licken is a cherished and charming tale of a little chicken who believes the sky is falling and the world is coming to an end?but they soon realise that a foolish fear is nothing more than a falling acorn?.
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FairyTale - An Adventure With Lockheart And Hawkins
Quad, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3AS7th Dec 2024 to 3rd Jan 2025
It is the height of the Victorian Empire, Professor Jamieson Lockheart finds his life turned upside down when he is removed from his role at Oxford University, he is then quickly thrust into a world of fantasy and adventure.
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Little Red Riding Hood's Christmas Adventure
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PX8th Dec 2024 to 15th Dec 2024
This is a Christmas Musical aimed at primary school KS1 and KS2. Jokes, laughter, song, audience participation and a lesson to learn about recycling, working together and caring for the environment to create a greener, friendlier, safer world!
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Beauty and the Beast
Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB13th Dec 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
This tale as old as time will have everything you have come to expect from a Lighthouse Theatre Pantomime, including a professional cast, spectacular production values and some hilarious and hairy surprises!
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Beauty and the Beast
Blackfriars Arts Centre, Spain Lane, Boston, PE21 6HP14th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
Join us for another Pantomime extravaganza from Tony Peers Productions and they follow 2023's Peter Pan success with another NEW show - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
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Rumpelstiltskin
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN14th Dec 2024 to 23rd Dec 2024
Explore Rumpel's story as it?s never been seen before, featuring puppetry, songs, and so much more to keep your little ones entertained. Especially designed for a younger audience, the show will be interactive, accessible and jam-packed with festive fun!
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Cinderella
Melton Theatre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0HJ14th Dec 2024 to 17th Dec 2024
Starring Stuart Earp, back for his 10th year, Scott Wright (Coronation Street, Doctors), Brittany Feeney and Jordan Bateman.
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Aladdin
The Plowright Theatre, Laneham Street, Scunthorpe DN15 6JP15th Jan 2025 to 18th Jan 2025
Aladdin is a family friendly pantomime directed by Romy Smithson. We have performances each night, from Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th January 2025 at 7pm, with an additional matin?e performance on the Saturday at 2pm.
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The Wizard of Oz
Melton Theatre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0HJ18th Apr 2025
This jam-packed Pantomime adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic story is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling song and dance routines, colourful scenery, and plenty more for all the family!
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The Wizard of Oz - Easter Panto
Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Great Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, Grimsby, DN31 2BH26th Apr 2025
Be prepared to be transported into a breath-taking world filled with stunning sets, vibrant costumes and dazzling special effects. From the magical wonders of Munchkinland to the mysterious and perilous journey through the dark forests.
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The Wizard of Oz
Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB30th May 2025 to 31st May 2025
This jam-packed Pantomime adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic story is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling song and dance routines, colourful scenery, and plenty more for all the family!
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