Pantomimes in East Sussex 2025 - 2026

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol' 2025

Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
14th Nov 2025

Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a 'once in a lifetime' limited run. As he takes on one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then goes on to present his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol.

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ELF: A Christmas Musical Spectacular

Congress Theatre, Carlisle Rd, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
27th Nov 2025

Elf The Musical is a heartwarming, family-friendly stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film, bringing festive cheer to audiences of all ages, with magical moments - including Santa Claus himself soaring across the stage in his sleigh!

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Aladdin

Community House, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8BB
4th Dec 2025 to 6th Dec 2025

This traditional tale plays out on the streets of Peking, Baghdad and in the Egyptian dessert.

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The New Adventures of Peter Pan

Devonshire Park Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP
5th Dec 2025 to 11th Jan 2026

This magical production is set to live music, has vibrant sets, dazzling costumes, spectacular special effects, sensational cast and plenty of comedy that will have you laughing all the way home!

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A Christmas Carol

The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre, Parkstone Road Hastings East Sussex TN34 2NT
8th Dec 2025 to 9th Dec 2025

It's Christmas Eve, and the miserly misanthrope, Ebenezer Scrooge, is about to have a ghostly night he'll never forget. Dickens' festive, immortal tale of redemption and compassion is brought to life in Dyad's inimitable solo style.

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A Fairytale for Christmas

Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
9th Dec 2025 to 10th Dec 2025

After four back-to-back sell-out tours, and successful runs in the USA and Europe, A Fairytale for Christmas has gained thousands of festive fans across the globe - and is now back in Brighton.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, Hastings, TN34 1JX
10th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Get ready to roar with laughter and cheer our hero Jack on his magical journey to Cloudland as he battles to save his best friend Daisy the Cow! As always there?ll be spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects!

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Sleeping Beauty

Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 108-112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PT
12th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

We'll take you on a magical journey of adventure in our laugh-a-minute extravaganza with stunning sets, musical hits, fabulous costumes, special effects and of course a magic carpet!

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Cirque: Wicked Wizard of Oz

The Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GR
16th Dec 2025 to 17th Dec 2025

Panto meets Cirque as audience favourites JORDAN CONWAY as the hilarious scarecrow and KELLY BANLAKI as Dorothy go on an amazing journey over the rainbow.

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Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas

De La Warr Pavilion, Marina, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex TN40 1DP
20th Dec 2025

This December, Horrible Histories is bringing a festive treat like no other. Get ready for a hair-raising adventure through the ages that will have you laughing, learning, and loving Christmas more than ever before.

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Jack And The Beanstalk

Hilton Brighton Metropole, King's Road Brighton BN1 2FU
23rd Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025

Brighton's Biggest Family Panto proudly presents Jack And The Beanstalk December 2025

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Jack And The Beanstalk

DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole, King's Road Brighton BN1 2FU
23rd Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025

Grab your magic beans, put on your crowns, and shout, "He's behind you!" as we bring the classic tale of Jack And The Beanstalk to life in a way that only the Brighton Family Panto team can.

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Rapunzel

Royal Hippodrome Theatre, 108-112 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PT
2nd Apr 2026 to 7th Apr 2026

This show promises to be a ?cut above the rest? with comedy aplenty, beautiful scenery, glamourous costumes and plenty for you all to boo and hiss at!

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