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.

The Little Mermaid - Easter Panto

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
4th Apr 2026 to 5th Apr 2026

Take a deep dive under the sea as Enchanted Entertainment present a fin-tastic Easter pantomime version of The Little Mermaid.

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Mother Goose Easter Panto

Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear NE26 1LZ
6th Apr 2026 to 7th 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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Mother Goose

Phoenix Theatre Blyth, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 2DS
9th Apr 2026 to 12th Apr 2026

Packed with dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of audience participation, this is the perfect treat for the whole family this Easter!

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ELF The Musical

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
18th Nov 2026 to 21st Nov 2027

Elf the Musical is based on the 2003 feature film of the same name. It features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney?s Aladdin on Broadway).

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Aladdin

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
4th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Laugh at dotty Widow Twankey, boo and hiss the evil Abanazar and cheer on our heroes Princess Jasmine and Aladdin who, with one rub of their magic lamp, meet the most amazing Genie.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Phoenix Theatre Blyth, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 2DS
5th Dec 2026 to 27th Dec 2026

Expect sparkle, silliness, show-stopping songs and all the ?He's behind you!? moments you can shout at. Will Jack save the day, win the heart of Jill, and make it back down the beanstalk in one piece?

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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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