Best Pantomimes in Yorkshire
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.
A Fairytale for Christmas
Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 2HD14th 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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Fairytale of New York
Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York, YORK, YO1 9SW24th Nov 2025 to 25th Nov 2025
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as the talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas and of course The Fairytale of New York.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Theatre Royal Wakefield, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE25th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
The story of a boy, a cow, magic beans and a fearsome giant gets the Wakefield treatment that you?ve come to know and love.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Harrogate Theatre, Oxford Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1QF26th Nov 2025 to 18th Jan 2026
When Dame Trott decides to sell their precious cow Buttercup at market, they are tricked into exchanging her for just a handful of beans - and that's when the magic really begins!
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Hogfather
Cast, Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU26th Nov 2025 to 30th Nov 2025
When the Hogfather goes missing, Death takes his place, while his granddaughter Susan is drawn into a mysterious and dangerous turn of events.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Civic Theatre, Walker Place Rotherham S65 1UF27th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Step into a magical world of laughter, mischief and adventure with Snow White this December! Will Snow White escape the Wicked Queen's evil plans? With a little help from her friends anything is possible!
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Aladdin: The Rock 'n' Roll Panto
City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW28th Nov 2025 to 11th Jan 2026
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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Oliver Twist
Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull HU2 8LB28th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Jam packed with songs and dance, including traditional much-loved carols, folk tunes and original music, Deborah McAndrew's dramatic and highly theatrical adaptation returns to Hull Truck Theatre in another enchanting and mesmerising production.
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Cinderella
Cast, Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU28th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
With dazzling costumes, sweeping sets and plenty of magnificent music, we invite you to Doncaster's most extraordinary family pantomime.
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A Christmas Carol
The Crucible Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA29th Nov 2025 to 10th Jan 2026
When the ghost of his former partner warns of a dreadful fate, Scrooge is thrust into a journey through his past, present, and future. Featuring the Sheffield Carols, redemption, heart, and holiday spirit shine in Charles Dickens' timeless classic.
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Beauty and the Beast
Lawrence Batley Theatre, Queens Square, Queen Street, Huddersfield HD1 2SP1st Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Full of incredible effects, lavish costumes, a side-splitting script and big musical numbers prepare for this fairytale with a Lawrence Batley Theatre twist that will leave you positively spellbound.
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Sleeping Beauty
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place, York YO1 7HD2nd Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Jennie Dale will be bringing more than a sprinkle of magic as Fairy Moonbeam. Jennie is known for playing Captain Captain in the beloved CBeebies TV series Swashbuckle and for presenting her show Jennie's Fitness in 5 for Cbeebies and CBBC.
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Aladdin
Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA5th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Starring Strictly superstar, Kevin Clifton, CBeebies' favourite, Evie Pickerill and Sheffield legend Damian Williams.
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Hansel & Gretel
Cast Second Space, Sir Nigel Gresley Square, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU5th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025
Join bold Gretel and her loveable brother Hansel in their magical woodland den as they tell the story of how they found a delightful gingerbread house in the forest and defeated the Wicked Witch.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3EN5th Dec 2025 to 6th Dec 2025
Join us for a magical journey through the classic panto tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, with a hilarious and heartwarming twist! This family-friendly pantomime at the beautiful Whitby Pavilion Theatre will have you singing, dancing, and laughing along.
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Snow White
Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AJ6th Dec 2025 to 18th Jan 2026
Starring Yorkshire panto legend Billy Pearce as The Man in the Mirror, international pop icon Sinitta as The Spirit of Pantomime, and star of stage and screen Myra DuBois as Queen Lucretia,
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Cinderella
Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York, YORK, YO1 9SW6th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Cinderella's wicked stepsisters treat her as their servant. She?s going to need all the magic her fairy godmother can muster if she is to meet her Prince Charming and find true love before midnight.
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Beauty & The Beast
Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough, YO11 2HD6th Dec 2025 to 1st Jan 2026
Back by popular demand, The Governess, Anne Hegerty, stars as The Fairy Rose! Joining Anne this year as co headline star will be actor, presenter, and TV personality Jake Quickenden who will be taking on the role as the villainous Gaston.
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Sleeping Beauty
Barnsley Civic, Hanson Street, Barnsley, S70 2HZ6th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025
Don't miss the chance to experience this timeless fairy tale brought to life on our stage. It?s the perfect festive treat to round off the year. Book your tickets now and make magical memories with us.
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A Christmas Carol
Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax, HX1 2SH9th Dec 2025 to 14th Dec 2025
Mark Gatiss' spine-tingling adaptation is faithful to the heart and spirit of Charles Dickens' much-loved festive ghost story.
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A Christmas Carol
Carriageworks Theatre Studio, Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD10th Dec 2025 to 13th Dec 2025
After the success of last year's NIGHTMARES, The Book of Darkness & Light return with their ghostly adaption of this most beloved festive classic.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Princess Alexandra Auditorium, The Friarage, Yarm, Stockton On Tees TS15 9EJ11th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025
Join Jack and the gang on an epic adventure in this new adaption of the much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk!
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The Little Mermaid
Godber Studio, Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull HU2 8LB11th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Exploring themes of friendship, courage and confidence, this heartwarming adventure is a modern-day twist on a classic story.
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Beauty and the Beast
The Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax HX1 1BP12th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
When an arrogant prince is cursed to live as a beast, his only hope of salvation is to find love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Can village girl Belle see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast?
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Cinderella
The Bradford Playhouse, 4-12 Chapel Street, Bradford, BD1 5DL12th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025
Packed with sparkling costumes, hilarious comedy, and plenty of audience participation, this is a panto you won?t want to miss.
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Santa's Jingle Jamboree
Princess Alexandra Auditorium, The Friarage, Yarm, Stockton On Tees TS15 9EJ13th Dec 2025 to 14th Dec 2025
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their mischievous magical elves as they work together to save Christmas in this heartwarming, fun-filled show. With laughter, songs, and audience participation
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Northern Ballet's The Nutcracker
Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NZ18th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
Share in Clara's adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don?t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King.
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Cirque: Wicked Wizard of Oz
Connexin Live, Myton Street, Hull HU1 2PS19th Dec 2025 to 20th Dec 2025
Panto meets Cirque as audience favourites JORDAN CONWAY as the hilarious scarecrow
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Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz
First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY30th Dec 2025
Enter the emerald circus where cirque meets panto, where imagination takes flight and witness the high flying arena spectacular, Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz.
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Cinderella - the Pantomime
Yeadon Town Hall Theatre, High Street, Leeds LS19 7PP9th Jan 2026 to 1st Feb 2026
Expect plenty of laughs, dazzling costumes, and all the classic panto fun you know and love. Perfect for the whole family, this timeless tale is brought to life by our talented cast, supporting the heart of our local community.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears: The Panto
Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3EN12th Jan 2026 to 17th Jan 2026
Join Whitby's Apollo Players under the big top for a panto full of laughs, thrills, and magical mayhem in Goldilocks and the Three Bears as they present their 54thannual pantomime at Whitby Pavilion Theatre.
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