Best Pantomimes in Yorkshire 2026 - 2027

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 Yorkshire region including York, Harrogate, Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield.

Cinderella

Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax, HX1 2SH
29th May 2026 to 30th May 2026

A Contemporary take on the classic Cinderella, retaining its beauty and magic.

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Dr Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Leeds Playhouse Quarry, Playhouse Square Quarry Hill Leeds LS2 7UP
19th Nov 2026 to 16th Jan 2027

As the residents of Who-ville cheerfully prepare for the festive season, the scheming Grinch is determined to spoil their Christmas celebrations by any means necessary.

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Beauty and the Beast

Theatre Royal Wakefield, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE
24th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Join us this festive season for music and mayhem, laughter and love, plus the highest-powered water pistols money can buy! It's bold, it's bonkers, it's beastly good fun for the whole family!

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Rapunzel: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto

City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW
27th Nov 2026 to 10th Jan 2027

Imagine the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud audience participation, hilariously cheesy jokes, and a high-energy jukebox bursting with iconic rock anthems and chart-smashing hits.

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Cinderella

Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
28th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

As always, the Lyceum Panto promises to be top-quality entertainment packed with theatrical thrills, stunning costumes, lavish sets, fabulous music and hilarious laugh-out-loud jokes.

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Aladdin

Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queens Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield HD1 2SP
1st Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Packed with mischief, music, and mayhem, Aladdin is brought to life with a signature Lawrence Batley Theatre twist ? taking the whole family on a truly unforgettable magic carpet ride.

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The Little Mermaid

Georgian Theatre Royal, Victoria Rd., Richmond DL10 4DW
4th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Dive into festive fun with The Pantomime Adventure of The Little Mermaid. Based on the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen, this much-loved tale is given the unmistakable Richmond pantomime treatment.

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The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AJ
5th Dec 2026 to 17th Jan 2027

Join Peter Pan and the characters you know and love in this high-flying, swashbuckling adventure starring Yorkshire panto legend Billy Pearce as Smee.

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Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood

Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 2HD
5th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

In this magical production we promise sensational costumes, sparkling sets, and great songs to sing along to this festive season, fun for all the family!

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Robin Hood & the Babes In the Wood

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

Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York, YORK, YO1 9SW
5th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee at Grand Opera House York for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action, gravity-defying flying scenes and laugh-out-loud comedy. Star casting to be announced!

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Aladdin

The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax HX1 1BP
11th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Packed with side-splitting comedy, dazzling costumes, and show-stopping musical numbers, Aladdin has all the ingredients for the ultimate Christmas treat.

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The Wizard of Oz

The Bradford Playhouse, 4-12 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5DL
11th Dec 2026 to 30th Dec 2026

Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, toe-tapping tunes, audience participation, and that classic panto sparkle, this brand-new adaptation brings the beloved story to life like you?ve never seen it before.

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Northern Ballet's Cinderella

Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NZ
15th Dec 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Performed to live music, Cinderella's touching story unfolds with twists and turns and a romantic finale where love (and a perfectly fitting slipper) conjure a ?happily-ever-after? that you won?t be able to resist.

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A Christmas Carol

Howard Assembly Room, 32-34 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
18th Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

A Christmas Carol features Dickens' original words interspersed with Will Todd?s exquisite arrangements of traditional Victorian carols. Featuring members of the Chorus of Opera North accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble.

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Scrooge! Cirque Extravaganza

Bradford Live, Prince's Way, Bradford BD1 1NN
19th Dec 2026 to 21st Dec 2026

Transports you from the snow-dusted streets of Dickensian London to the fabulous Fezziwig's Circus with an audience prize that is genuinely worth winning.

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Dick Whittington

Yeadon Town Hall Theatre, High Street, Leeds LS19 7PP
9th Jan 2027 to 7th Feb 2027

Join us for a proper traditional pantomime adventure as Dick Whittington sets off on a rags to riches journey with help from his quick witted feline friend and a cast of larger than life characters!

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