Pantomimes in Essex 2025 - 2026

A Christmas Carol

Palace Theatre, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
17th Nov 2025 to 19th Nov 2025

With the rest of the cast stuck on a train, actress Frances Ternan and Dickens? faithful tour manager George Dolby take on the daunting challenge of portraying over 30 characters. But, who will play Scrooge?

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Queen's Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
19th Nov 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

Expect toe-tapping tunes, live music, dazzling costumes, magic beans, oodles of audience participation and larger-than-life characters in this unmissable magical pantomime adventure for all ages!

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Cinderella

Ingatestone Community Centre, 7 High Street, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9ED
21st Nov 2025 to 23rd Nov 2025

Young Expressions present Cinderella at Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Centre.

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Mother Goose

Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT.
22nd Nov 2025 to 18th Jan 2026

Expect breath-taking sets, dazzling costumes, side-splitting comedy and plenty of Mercury magic in this eggs-traordinary festive treat for the whole family. So flock to the box office, grab your golden tickets!

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Santa's Christmas Party

Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5DX
23rd Nov 2025

Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole,

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Aladdin

Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG
26th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Expect magic carpets, genies, dazzling costumes, heroes and villains, laughter and a whole world full of fantastic adventure in a dazzling new ride through a classic panto tale.

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Sleeping Beauty

Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1DW
27th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

With stunning scenery, colourful costumes, dazzling dancers and a fantastic live band at every performance. Each show is a non-stop, musical spectacular that is not to be missed!

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A Christmas Carol

Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8AG
27th Nov 2025 to 28th Nov 2025

With the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train, the great Charles Dickens himself, aided by his faithful tour manager, George Dolby, take on the daunting challenge of portraying over 30 other characters in this classic festive tale!

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A Long Time Ago

The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Rayleigh, SS6 7ED
27th Nov 2025 to 29th Nov 2025

The Evil Mange is trying to take over the galaxy, but the planet Diptheria is yet to fall. If he can get the mystic Golden Thermos of Queeg, he?ll have the power he needs. He recruits young Flash Artois to get it, but things don't work out as he hopes?.

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Sleeping Beauty

Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex CM20 1LS
28th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

In the kingdom of 'Harlowtopia' far, far away, a beautiful princess awaits her true love?s kiss to awaken her from a deep slumber. But beware! The wicked fairy Carabosse has cast a spell, and only the bravest heroes can break it.

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The New Adventures of Peter Pan

Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5DX
30th Nov 2025 to 2nd Jan 2026

As always the Thameside pantomime features fabulous professional dancers and three teams of amazing children?s chorus ? so join us for a swashbuckling adventure.

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Elf The Musical

Palace Theatre, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
3rd Dec 2025 to 6th Dec 2025

Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming and family-friendly stage spectacular follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, as he sets off on a journey to New York City to find his real father.

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Nativity! The Musical

Brookside Theatre, Romford War Memorial, 21a Eastern Road, Romford Essex RM1 3NH
4th Dec 2025 to 23rd Dec 2025

Feel-good, funny and full of joy, this cracker of a musical was adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved films.

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The Magical Adventures Of Peter Pan

Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
6th Dec 2025 to 29th Dec 2025

Join Peter Pan, the mischievous boy who refuses to grow up, and his loyal fairy sidekick, Tink as they return to Neverland, where pirates, fairies, mermaids, and lost children await.

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Santa's On His Sleigh!

Palace Theatre, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
8th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

An exciting and interactive Christmas show starring Santa, the elves Snowdrop and Mistletoe, Rudolph and featuring on screen Santa?s virtual little helper Head Elf Justy, played by Justin Fletcher.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

The Institute Braintree, 15 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AE
12th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Packed with hilarious comedy, dazzling costumes, show-stopping songs, and plenty of audience participation, this is the ultimate family panto experience!

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Cinderella

Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
13th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

You shall go to the ball this Christmas with award-winning television presenter, radio DJ, podcaster and number one best-selling author Rylan, who returns for another year to play the Fairy Godfather!

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The Snow Queen

Palace Theatre, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
13th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025

This classic adventure story is being reimagined and brought to life with lovable characters making a journey through a snowy land, full of hidden mysteries and winter magic.

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A Christmas Carol

Brookside Theatre, Romford War Memorial, 21a Eastern Road, Romford Essex RM1 3NH
15th Dec 2025

Shenley Productions will be staging a reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Brookside Theatre this festive season.

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Cinderella - The Panto

Danbury Village Hall, Maldon Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4NQ
17th Dec 2025 to 21st Dec 2025

The traditional tale of Fairy Godmother, Ugly Sisters, Buttons and the Ball, told in proper panto style. Lots of fun for all the family. Join us for the original rags-to-riches story (with a couple of bankers thrown-in for good measure!).

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Alice in Wonderland

The Victoria Hall Theatre, Bury Road, Old, Harlow CM17 0ED
18th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025

This magical production follows the journey of a young girl named Alice who, after following a talking White Rabbit, finds herself tumbling down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world. Fun for all the family this Christmas.

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Cinderella

Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex CM8 2DY
19th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025

This timeless magical fairytale promises to be a fantastic fun evening for the entire family. Full of laughter, colourful costumes and toe tapping musical numbers. Bringing together a stellar cast of local actors who will delight audiences.

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Dick Whittington

Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH
21st Dec 2025 to 29th Dec 2025

Packed with spectacular sets, dazzling costumes, show-stopping songs, and all the magic you?ve come to love from a Saffron Hall pantomime, this festive extravaganza is a treat for all ages!

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Dick Whittington

Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0BG
1st Jan 2026 to 11th Jan 2026

The Woodford Pantomime. Traditional family festive entertainment.

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Cinderella and the Velvet Slipper

Wickham Bishops Village Hall, Church Road, Wickham Bishops, CM8 3JZ
9th Jan 2026 to 10th Jan 2026

A new take on a traditional classic! All of the customary characters are here - the ugly sisters of course, Dandini and his wicked step brother, the less than charming Prince Charming.

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Cinderella

Lopping Hall, 189 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 4LF
22nd Jan 2026 to 25th Jan 2026

UpStage Theatre Company are returning to Lopping Hall for our 9th hilarious year, presenting Cinderella

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Sinbad and the Lost Princess

Havering Road Methodist Church Hall, Moray Way, Rise Park, Essex RM1 4YD
23rd Jan 2026 to 31st Jan 2026

Cheer the Goodies! Boo the Baddies! Traditional panto fun for all the family!

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Robin Hood

West Cliff Theatre, Tower Road, Clacton CO15 1LE
30th Jan 2026 to 1st Feb 2026

Join the legendary Robin Hood and his band of merry misfits ? Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan a Dale, Much and more ? as they take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, who?s out to tax the fun out of Sherwood Forest!

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The Wizard of Oz Pantomime

Black Notley Community Association, John Ray Gardens, Black Notley, CM77 8NE
19th Feb 2026 to 21st Feb 2026

Dorothy Gale is forever getting into trouble on the farm in Kansas. Alongside her Aunt Em, Uncle Henry and her three hapless farmhand friends, she dreams of traveling to a place where troubles melt like lemon drops over the rainbow.

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Robin Hood - The Greatest Easter Pantomime Adventure

Palace Theatre, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
9th Apr 2026

From the magical team who brought you last year?s smash-hit The Wizard of Oz, comes a brand new laugh-out-loud, egg-stravagant Easter adventure for the whole family!

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Robin Hood

Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5DX
11th Apr 2026

From the magical team who brought you last year?s smash-hit The Wizard of Oz, comes a brand new laugh-out-loud, egg-stravagant Easter adventure for the whole family!

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