Pantomimes in Essex 2026 - 2027

The Wizard of Oz Summer Pantomime

Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8AG
28th Jul 2026 to 30th Jul 2026

Join us for a magical journey down the yellow brick road in this fun filled, family friendly pantomime packed with singing, dancing, and plenty of laughs!

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Dinosaur Timewarp - The Pantomime

Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8AG
25th Oct 2026

Join us on this exciting, unmissable, and fully interactive panto-style Jurassic adventure filled with music, fun and laughter. An unforgettable dinosaur-themed stage show for all the family.

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Robin Hood

Queen's Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11 1QT
18th Nov 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Perfect for the whole family, this action-packed adventure is bursting with catchy songs, dazzling sets and costumes, and side-splitting panto fun. You?ll find heroes to cheer, villains to boo, and more surprises than you can shake an arrow at!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT.
21st Nov 2026 to 17th Jan 2027

Colchester panto legends Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville are back and ready to cause more mischief and mayhem in this GIANT adventure!

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A Christmas Carol

Palace Theatre, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
23rd Nov 2026 to 24th Nov 2026

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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Aladdin

Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1DW
26th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Basildon favourites Sophie Ladds and Ian Hallard will be returning as the evil Abanazar and fabulous Widow Twankey!

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Snow White

Harlow Playhouse, Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex CM20 1LS
26th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Get ready to boo, hiss, and cheer as Harlow favourites Jimmy Burton-Iles and Ben Parsley return to the stage, joined by an incredible West End cast and live musicians. Expect everything you?ve come to love from a Harlow Playhouse pantomime.

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Cinderella

Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG
27th Nov 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Expect magic, mayhem, royal balls, fairy godmothers, major glow ups and a touch of ugly! Will our Cinders ever make it to the ball? It?s very likely, but you?d better come along just in case!

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Rapunzel

Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5DX
29th Nov 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Get ready for a tangled tale as the Thameside Theatre proudly presents Rapunzel -the story about a lonely princess with the super-hair, trapped in a tower but longing for a life of adventure in the outside world.

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Sleeping Beauty

Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
5th Dec 2026 to 29th Dec 2026

This magical pantomime features Great Songs from our Live Band, Dazzling Dance Routines, Stunning Scenery, Beautiful Costumes and Incredible Circus Acts.

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The Boy That Got Turned Into A Snowman

Mercury Theatre Studio, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT.
5th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Meet our hero Jasper on a magical adventure into a winter wonderland! He awakes to discover that he's turned into a snowman and arrived in a sparkling landscape.

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The Elves And The Shoemaker Christmas Musical

Brentwood Theatre, 15 Shenfield Road Brentwood Essex CM15 8AG
10th Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

When a kind shoemaker and his wife find themselves with just enough leather for one final pair of shoes, they fear their luck has run out. But as Christmas Eve sparkles with magic, some tiny festive friends have other plans!

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
12th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

An abundance of comedy, sensational song and dance numbers, fabulous costumes and stunning scenery. Throw in a magical mirror, the magnificent seven and plenty of audience participation and you have the perfect recipe to outwit the Wicked Queen!

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Aladdin

The Institute Braintree, 15 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AE
16th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

A magical lamp. A street-smart hero. A feel-good panto packed with BIG laughs, BIG tunes and BIG festive fun for the whole family!

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The Nutcracker: Magic and Mischief

Palace Theatre, Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7RA
16th Dec 2026 to 27th Dec 2026

Join us in the dazzling Toy Kingdom that bursts with colour and courage. And danger. The wicked Mouse King is spreading havoc across the realm and Clara and Fritz must rise to the challenge to save the day.

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