Best Pantomimes in the South West 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 South West including Exeter, Yeovil, Bristol and Bath.

A Christmas Carol

Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, School Rd, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton TA2 8PD
16th Nov 2026

Presented as a radio-play-live-on-stage starring live on stage Colin Baker and Sophie Aldred (Doctor Who) with a specially recorded appearance by Tom Baker.

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Cinderella

Ritz Penzance, 4 Queen St, Penzance TR18 4BJ
20th Nov 2026 to 22nd Nov 2026

Combining the fairy-tale enchantment of Cinderella with hilarious comedy, this outstanding pantomime has it all!

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Sleeping Beauty

Northcott Theatre, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QB
27th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Bursting with laughter, dazzling costumes and toe-tapping tunes, this spectacular show promises mischief, mayhem and plenty of audience fun. It's the ultimate festive treat that will leave the whole family wide awake with joy.

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Beauty and the Beast

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RA
28th Nov 2026 to 10th Jan 2027

Can the Beast escape his curse? And will love bloom before the final petal falls from the enchanted rose? Find out in this spellbinding musical extravaganza!

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Dick Whittington & his Mousehole Cat

Cornwall Playhouse, Hall for Cornwall, Back Quay, Truro, TR1 2LL.
4th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Join local lad Dick Whittington, who dares to dream of a brighter future. Together with his trusty cat companion, our hopeful hero sets out on a quest for the land paved with gold. Will our dynamic duo strike it rich?

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN
5th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

This year's pantomime promises to be bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever. Whether you?re a panto regular or brand new to the tradition, this is the festive treat you won?t want to miss.

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Sleeping Beauty

Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine's Parade, Bristol, Avon, BS1 4UZ
5th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom, Princess Aurora receives a birthday present from her wicked aunt Carabosse. A single prick of an enchanted spinning wheel places her under a cruel curse and sends her into a century of slumber!

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Beauty and the Beast

Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET
10th Dec 2026 to 10th Jan 2027

This glittering festive extravaganza promises breathtaking sets, glittering costumes and sensational choreography ? all wrapped up in a magical story filled with laughter, romance and wonder.

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Elf The Musical

Ritz Penzance, 4 Queen St, Penzance TR18 4BJ
10th Dec 2026 to 13th Dec 2026

Elf The Musical is a heartwarming Christmas comedy based on the 2003 film, following Buddy, a human raised as an elf at the North Pole. Upon discovering he is not an elf, Buddy travels to New York City to find his birth father.

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Snow White

Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, TQ2 5EZ
11th Dec 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Join us on a magical journey with the thrilling adventure of Snow White. Venture through the enchanted forest and meet the delightful Dame Dotty, Herbie the (vegetarian!) Huntsman and the Magnificent Seven.

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Santa's Best Ever Christmas

Regal Theatre, Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AZ
13th Dec 2026 to 14th Dec 2026

Dotty the Elf thinks Santa is planning a surprise Christmas party, Pompom the Penguin thinks Santa has been making Christmas crackers, and Dasher the Reindeer thinks Santa has got their biggest Christmas tree ever ? do you think they?re right?

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Nadelik

The Acorn Theatre, Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BU
13th Dec 2026

It's Christmas Eve in Cornwall, and two little girls and their Gran are excitedly preparing for the big day. But where?s Dad? As night falls, their fisherman father is caught in a storm far out at sea.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Regal Theatre, Fore Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2AZ
13th Dec 2026 to 17th Dec 2026

When a young hero from a hard-up family heads to market, a surprising trade sets off an extraordinary chain of events. Overnight, a gigantic beanstalk shoots up into the clouds, leading to a magnificent castle in the sky.

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A Christmas Carol

Exmouth Pavillion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AZ
15th Dec 2026

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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Dick Whittington

The Barrington Centre, The Barrington Centre, Penny's Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9TH
17th Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

Cheer for the hero, boo the villain, and get ready for magical surprises along the way as Dick discovers that friendship, courage, and kindness are the true treasures.

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A Christmas Carol

The Acorn Theatre, Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4BU
23rd Dec 2026

This is Dickens' original words with added silliness. Silliness? Bah! Celebrate the festive season with a mesmerising one-man performance of Charles Dickens? timeless, transformative story: A Christmas Carol. Bah!

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