Best Pantomimes in the North East 2026 - 2027

It wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to the panto, it's fun for all the family from 2 to 102!

Here are all the top pantomimes around the North East including Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Darlington and Blyth.

Aladdin

Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 6BR
25th Nov 2025 to 18th Jan 2026

Chris Hayward once again dons the Dame?s frocks as Aladdin?s mum, Mother Goose, Joe McElderry returns as The Spirit of the Ring and Mick Potts joins the cast once again, this time as The Genie of the Lamp.

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The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Forum Theatre Billingham, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton on Tees.
1st Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Starring Liberty X's Michelle Heaton as Tinker Bell, Coronation Street's Pat Phelan as Captain Hook, Tracey Beaker Returns & The Dumping Grounds Jessie Williams as Angela Darling and Waterloo Road's & Hollyoaks Ben-Ryan Davies as Peter Pan.

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Beauty and the Beast

Epic Space Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
5th Dec 2025 to 6th Jan 2026

A stolen rose spells bad news for our heroine Beauty and her unfortunate dad in this enchantingly wicked retelling of Beauty and the?Beast.

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Beauty And The Beast

Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear NE26 1LZ
5th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

BAFTA award-winning CBBC star Dani HAmer, the unforgettable Tracy Beaker, will be lighting up the Playhosue stage as Belle in the enchanting pantomime, Beauty and The Beast!

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Sleeping Beauty

Sunderland Empire, High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3EX
12th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

The spellbinding Sleeping Beauty promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza with stunning sets, top musical hits, fantastic costumes, and exciting special effects to keep audiences both young and old entertained! Starring Miss Rory and Tom Whalley.

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Robin Hood

Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear NE26 1LZ
13th Jan 2026 to 18th Jan 2026

The Whitley Bay Panto Society return with their brand new production of Robin Hood.

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The Further Adventures of Peter Pan, The Return of Captain Hook

Sunderland Empire, High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3EX
11th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Back by popular demand, is the fabulous Miss Rory (Boulevard) as the enchanting Rorina the Mermaid and hilarious funny man Tom Whalley as the side-splitting Smee in the North East's canniest panto!

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Adult Pantomimes in the North East

Pantomimes in Northumberland

Pantomimes in Tyne & Wear

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