Pantomimes in Durham 2025 - 2026

Jack and the Beanstalk

Gala Theatre and Cinema, Millenium Place, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1WA
20th Nov 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

With beautiful costumes, hilarious gags, dazzling dance routines and sing-along songs, come along on an adventure in our GIANT twist on the classic tale!

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Sleeping Beauty

Empire Theatre, Front Street, Consett, Co Durham DH8 5AB
28th Nov 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Charlie Chuckles, court jester to the King, is asked to ensure everyone in the town of Consettivious is invited to the christening of the new baby princess.

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It's A Wonderful Life

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
1st Dec 2025

Step into the world of Bedford Falls and follow the loveable dreamer, George Bailey, on a life-affirming journey, as he learns that despite the occasional bump in the road, life really can be wonderful!

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The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

Forum Theatre Billingham, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton on Tees.
1st Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Starring Liberty X's Michelle Heaton as Tinker Bell, Coronation Street's Pat Phelan as Captain Hook, Tracey Beaker Returns & The Dumping Grounds Jessie Williams as Angela Darling and Waterloo Road's & Hollyoaks Ben-Ryan Davies as Peter Pan.

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington DL1 1RR
5th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Starring the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and Dancing on Ice finalist Brendan Cole as the Evil Ringmaster. Joining Brendan will be Darlington panto favourites Josh Benson and Jamie Jones.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, 42 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP
6th Dec 2025 to 7th Dec 2025

Join Jack on his daring quest to defeat the greedy giant, save the day, and maybe even win the heart of the Princess ? with a few surprises (and a talking cow!) along the way.

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Santa's Jingle Jamboree

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
11th 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, it?s the perfect way to kick off your holiday season!

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Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

The Majestic Theatre, 78-80 Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JT
13th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025

Join Snow White in her fairy-tale adventure of a lifetime. Will our handsome Prince rescue his beloved Snow White from the Wicked Queen?s evil spells?

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Snow White

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY
19th Dec 2025 to 20th Dec 2025

This festive family show is packed with vibrant costumes, catchy songs, and plenty of slapstick comedy, as Snow White battles the wicked Queen in her quest for happiness.

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Robin Hood

Empire Theatre, Front Street, Consett, Co Durham DH8 5AB
12th Jan 2026 to 17th Jan 2026

A fun filled family panto which tells the tale of Robin Hood who stole from the rich to give to the poor through dance, song and comedy brought to you by your community CBS Theatre Group.

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