Pantomimes in Cumbria 2026 - 2027

A Christmas Carol

Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ
13th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Charles Dickens' beloved story A Christmas Carol returns to the stage at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, bringing festive magic to audiences in the Lake District.

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Nativity the Musical!

The Carnegie, Finkle Street, Workington CA14 2BD
25th Nov 2026 to 28th Nov 2026

Returning to The Carnegie Theatre Workington for the perfect festive slot, MAODS On Stage are proudly bringing The West End to West Cumbria once again with the festive family musical... Nativity!

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A Fairytale for Christmas

The Sands Centre Carlisle, The Sands, Carlisle CA1 1FQ
25th Nov 2026

Bring your family and friends along to share in the joy of A Fairytale for Christmas, an Irish Christmas night out you won't forget.

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Charming

West Walls Theatre, West Walls, Carlisle
26th Nov 2026 to 5th Dec 2026

It is the night of the ball and Prince Charming has just been told he is to find a wife by his mother, the Queen. Little does she know his heart belongs to someone a little closer to home.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

The Carnegie, Finkle Street, Workington CA14 2BD
1st Dec 2026

Join Snow White on a spellbinding adventure as she faces the wicked Queen Lucretia, whose obsession with being the fairest in the land knows no bounds. Relaxed Performance.

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A Town Called Christmas

Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ
8th Dec 2026 to 27th Dec 2026

Buckle in for a rollercoaster of magic, music and mayhem as our hero crash-lands in a crumbling town where only the long-forgotten fables, a cantankerous caretaker and a glitching robot remain.

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Free Printable Letter from Father Christmas - Santa Letters

Sleeping Beauty

The Sands Centre Carlisle, The Sands, Carlisle CA1 1FQ
12th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Packed with sensational songs, dazzling dance routines and fabulous costumes; this is a tremendous treat for all the family you won't want to miss!

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The Santa Express: Lost In Lapland

The Carnegie, Finkle Street, Workington CA14 2BD
12th Dec 2026 to 13th Dec 2026

When Santa's magical train takes a wrong turn, the journey to Christmas is thrown into chaos! Join our brave festive friends as they race through snowy forests, sparkling skies and the heart of Lapland itself.

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Sleeping Beauty

Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2LD
17th Dec 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Popular panto tale of the girl who sleeps for 100 years.

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The Elves & The Shoemaker!

Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE
19th Dec 2026 to 28th Dec 2026

Sales are dwindling, and customers are looking for shoes elsewhere. When it looks like the shop might get closed for good, it's time for the Elves and the Shoemaker to work together and save their home!

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Cinderella

The Carnegie, Finkle Street, Workington CA14 2BD
26th Dec 2026 to 30th Dec 2026

Many years ago, in a bustling kingdom, a kind young girl named Cinderella lived under the watchful eye of her cruel Stepmother and her two horrid stepsisters.

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Pinocchio

Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ
28th Dec 2026 to 4th Jan 2027

Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter?s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father.

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Snow White

The Bryce, Burneside, Cumbria LA9 6QX
8th Jan 2027 to 16th Jan 2027

When her Magic Mirror reveals that Snow White is the fairest of them all, the jealous Queen sets out to get rid of her once and for all. But with Muddles, Heather Duster and the magical Seven Yetis by her side, Snow White won?t be facing her alone.

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Robin Hood

The Royalty Cinema, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BJ
20th Jan 2027 to 24th Jan 2027

The Lakes Players presents our annual pantomime. Join us for Robin Hood and follow him and his Merry Gang in Sherwood Forest. Will he save the village from the Sheriff and his taxes?

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Jack and the Beanstalk

The Coro Ulverston, County Square, Ulverston, Cumbria
27th Jan 2027 to 29th Jan 2027

Jack is fooled by a passing wizard to sell the cow for a handful of beans. His mother who is furious at his lack of judgement throws the beans onto the garden where overnight they grow into an enormous beanstalk.

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The Fairy Godfather

West Walls Theatre, West Walls, Carlisle
1st Dec 2027 to 11th Dec 2027

On the day of his daughter's wedding, Don Panto Corleone attempts the put the differences of the duelling families in his kingdom aside to grant any favour asked of him.

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