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.
A Fairytale for Christmas
Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Great Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, Grimsby, DN31 2BH1st Nov 2025
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as talented singers, musicians and dancers perform dashing renditions of Yuletide favourites including Santa Claus Is Comin? To Town, Step into Christmas, O Holy Night and The Fairytale of New York.
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The Santa Express
Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Great Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, Grimsby, DN31 2BH9th Nov 2025
The Santa Express is everything you would expect from a magical Christmas show. Lots of singing, dancing, beautiful costumes, laughs for the whole family AND a reindeer with a red nose.
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Cinderella
Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3EB22nd Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Cinderella has big dreams, but with her sisters digging their ugly heels in it?s going to take help from her best friend Buttons and a little magic from her Fairy Godmother to whisk Cinders from her pantry to palace by pumpkin, before midnight!
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Sleeping Beauty
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF28th Nov 2025 to 17th Jan 2026
It's going to be panto pandemonium in a show bursting with jaw-dropping costumes, dazzling effects, and sprinkled with magical mayhem. Comedy chaos will be provided by Nottingham's favourite panto dame John Elkington.
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Oliver Twist
Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter's Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF28th Nov 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
Featuring carols, folk songs, and original music, this exciting and enchanting version of Dickens' timeless classic will come alive with adventure and festive sparkle.
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The Little Mermaid
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF4th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
Specially created for children ages 3-8, this brand-new version of a family favourite is the perfect introduction to live theatre and a fin-tastic festive treat.
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Jack & The Beanstalk
Baths Hall, 59 Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RG4th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum! The legendary Annie Fanny returns once more to The Baths Hall for a giant adventure in Jack and The Beanstalk.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Winding Wheel Theatre, Holywell St, Chesterfield, S41 7SA4th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
With nothing but a handful of magic beans, Jack must find the courage to climb to Cloud Land, slay a giant, win the hand of the Princess and free his village of fear and foreboding forever!
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Aladdin
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN5th Dec 2025 to 1st Jan 2026
When the charming but poor Aladdin meets Princess Jasmine, he thinks all of his dreams have come true, until he comes across a magical lamp and a Genie who grants him three wishes. However, this is panto and the course of true love never did run smooth?
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Treasure Island
Uppingham Theatre, 32 Stockerston Road, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9UD5th Dec 2025 to 6th Dec 2025
Rosie prefers to hide away from the world inside the pages of her favourite book, Treasure Island. But with a little bit of imagination, the book comes to life, and she is thrust aboard.
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Dick Whittington
Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JB5th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
This Christmas join Dick Whittington on his search for fame and fortune as he sets off for London where the streets are paved with gold, or are they?
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Beauty and the Beast
Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Great Grimsby, NE Lincolnshire, Grimsby, DN31 2BH10th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025
When a magical sorceress transforms the handsome Count into a frightening Beast, only true love will break the spell.
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Merry Elwin The Adventurous Elf
Chapel Street Arts Centre, Chapel Street, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE1 3GU11th Dec 2025 to 23rd Dec 2025
Grab your festive passport and join Merry Elwin, a spirited Christmas Elf from the North Pole, on a globe-trekking adventure of a lifetime. Elwin explores the diverse and magical ways Christmas is celebrated around the world.
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Cinderella
Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB12th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
This sparkling pantomime, presented by KD Theatre Productions, promises a dazzling spectacle with plenty of laughs, top-notch professional performers, stunning sets, and lavish costumes.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Melton Theatre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0HJ12th Dec 2025 to 18th Dec 2025
Starring Stuart Earp, back for his 11th year, Chelsey Thorley-Earp and Jordan Bateman.
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Dick Whittington
De Montfort Hall, Granville Rd, Leicester LE1 7RU12th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
When Dick realises he is penniless, he sets out on a journey to London, where the streets are reportedly paved with gold. Of course, his trusty cat joins him for this epic journey.
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Cinderella
Blackfriars Arts Centre, Spain Lane, Boston, PE21 6HP13th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
This wonderful rags-to-riches tale is guaranteed to delight all the family and bring a touch of magic and make-believe to your festive celebrations.
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Peter Pan
The Plowright Theatre, Laneham Street, Scunthorpe DN15 6JP13th Dec 2025
Watch out for the dastardly Captain Hook and cheer on your favourites with heartwarming moments, and classic panto magic. It's an unforgettable adventure - oh yes, it is!
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ELF: A Christmas Musical Spectacular
Vaillant Live, 2 Colyear St, Derby DE1 1LA16th Dec 2025 to 17th Dec 2025
Elf The Musical is a heartwarming, family-friendly stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film, bringing festive cheer to audiences of all ages, with magical moments - including Santa Claus himself soaring across the stage in his sleigh!
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A Christmas Carol
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PX16th Dec 2025 to 17th Dec 2025
Two of Dickens' closest theatrical companions find themselves trapped in the footlights? glare. With the rest of the cast stuck on a train as they take on the daunting challenge of portraying over 30 characters.
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