Pantomimes in Hampshire 2026 - 2027

A Christmas Carol

Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB
15th Nov 2026

Presented as a radio-play-live-on-stage starring live on stage Colin Baker and Sophie Aldred (Doctor Who) with a specially recorded appearance by Tom Baker.

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It's a Wonderful Life

Titchfield Festival Theatre, 73 St Margarets Lane, Titchfield, PO14 4BG
18th Nov 2026 to 28th Nov 2026

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have secured the rights to bring Frank Capra's beloved classic It's a Wonderful Life to the stage!

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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

King's Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants. PO5 2QJ
24th Nov 2026 to 28th Nov 2026

The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.

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Treasure Island

Dreadnought Theatre, HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, PO12 3BY
26th Nov 2026 to 29th Nov 2026

Swash buckling family panto from amateur theatre company based at HMS Sultan

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A Christmas Carol

Plaza Theatre, Winchester Road, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8JA
1st Dec 2026 to 5th Dec 2026

Patrick Barlow takes Charles Dickens' classic story of greed, grief, ghoulish ghosts and eleventh-hour redemption, and makes it feel brand new again.

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Dear Santa Live

The Haymarket, Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NW
2nd Dec 2026 to 6th Dec 2026

This is one present that children and parents alike will never forget. An excellent family show, which is an ideal introduction to theatre, that will be enjoyed by all this festive season.

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The Princess and the Pea

Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road, Warsash, Southampton SO31 9HW
3rd Dec 2026 to 5th Dec 2026

Find out if Prince Tiramisu can find a true princess or will Lord Vermicelli prevent a happy ending. How will everyone react to Queen Asti Spumante's healthy eating policy. A lovely family Panto with lots of jokes,songs and laughs.

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Sleeping Beauty

Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB
4th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Set your alarms, don't get caught napping and book your tickets now for our traditional family panto full of original songs, audience participation and mayhem!

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Sleeping Beauty

Princes Hall, Princes Way, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RR
4th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

This enchanting story tells of a beautiful young princess who, through an evil fairy's curse, is doomed to sleep for 100 years and can only be awakened by her true love's kiss.

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Silly Scott's Winter Wonderland

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8FT
5th Dec 2026

Join Multi-Award-Winning Family Entertainer Silly Scott for an enchanting show full of festive fun. Festive fun. Step into his magical world of wonder and get ready for some mind-boggling illusions, mesmerizing tricks, and captivating performances.

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A Christmas Carol

Phoenix Arts, Station Road, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 0LR
5th Dec 2026 to 6th Dec 2026

With quick character changes, playful invention, and a sparkle of silliness, Four Forty transform the classic into a joyful night of theatre for audiences of all ages.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

King's Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants. PO5 2QJ
5th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

The legendary Jack Edwards returns for his twelfth Kings Theatre panto as the fabulous, outrageous, and unstoppable Dame Trott, bringing all the laughs, naughtiness, and mischief you could ever wish for.

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Cinderella

Central Studio, QMC, Cliddesden Road, RG21 3HF
5th Dec 2026 to 6th Dec 2026

Expect toe-tapping tunes, dazzling costumes, and bucketloads of belly laughs. This sparkling production is the perfect way to kick-start your Christmas celebrations.

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Pocket Panto: Dick Whittington

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8FT
9th Dec 2026 to 13th Dec 2026

London is calling, and young Dick Whittington is sure the streets are paved with gold! Join him, alongside Alice Fitzwarren, Sarah the Cook, Idle Jack and a whole host of colourful characters as they sail the high seas!

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Beauty & The Beast

The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire
10th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Starring EastEnders' Ellie Dadd, Basingstoke's favourite Chris Pizzey, and Hollyoaks' Sarah Jane Buckley

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Cinderella

Forest Community Centre, Pinehill Rd, Bordon, GU35 0BS
10th Dec 2026 to 13th Dec 2026

Expect toe-tapping tunes, dazzling costumes, and bucketloads of belly laughs. This sparkling production is the perfect way to kick-start your Christmas celebrations.

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Cinderella

Alton Assembly Rooms, High St, Alton GU34 1BA
10th Dec 2026 to 13th Dec 2026

Expect toe-tapping tunes, dazzling costumes, and bucketloads of belly laughs. This sparkling production is the perfect way to kick-start your Christmas celebrations.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Fareham Live, Osborn Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7DB
11th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Starring Anne Hegerty (The Chase) as the villainous Poison Ivy, alongside returning panto Dame Josiah Eloi, this year's pantomime promises to be bigger, bolder, and funnier than ever.

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A Christmas Carol

The Haymarket, Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NW
11th Dec 2026 to 12th Dec 2026

On Christmas Eve night, the miserly and cold-hearted businessman Ebenezer Scrooge embarks upon a journey through his past, present, and future, learning along the way to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas.

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Robin Hood

Mayflower Theatre, Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE
12th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Prepare to be transported to a world of magic, mischief, and mayhem as the arrow-shooting hero, Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham.

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The Frog Princess: A Festive Adventure

The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9DE
12th Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

Flora is a Princess until her Father is stripped of his title and imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Sent to live with her magical Aunt Isadora, Flora is far from the life she knew before.

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Dick Whittington

The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
12th Dec 2026

Join Dick, his purr-fect companion, and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters on a magical journey to London, packed with laughter, music, and plenty of pantomime mischief.

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Doorway to Christmas

Station Theatre, Station Road, West Town, Hayling Island, PO11 0EH
13th Dec 2026

In this brand new immersive family show, your adventure starts in Grandpa's Hideaway, where festive drinks and sweet treats are included and Grandpa is waiting with stories, mince pies, Christmas cookies and a secret to share.

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Mother Goose

Theatre Royal Portsmouth, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2DD
13th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Portsmouth Theatres are thrilled to present our very first in-house pantomime, Mother Goose, brought to life by a fantastic cast of talented local performers and starring the Queen of Camp, Cherry Liquor, in the title role!

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The Little Prince

Phoenix Arts, Station Road, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 0LR
19th Dec 2026 to 22nd Dec 2026

Through mesmerising puppetry and beautiful original music the boy who fell to earth teaches his friend the Aviator about love, life and real happiness in this adaptation of one of the best-selling children's books of all time.

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Santa Live!

The Berry Theatre, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ
19th Dec 2026

Disaster strikes in Christmas Town when Santa?s cheeky elf, Muddles, gets all the presents in a complete muddle. With Christmas Eve fast approaching, it?s up to Santa and his magical elves to save the day before it's too late!

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Peter Pan - A Big Musical Adventure

Mayflower Studios, Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE
20th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering the story for the first time, Peter Pan promises laughter, excitement, and a touch of Christmas magic at every turn.

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Snow White

Guildhall Lens Studio, Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2AB
21st Dec 2026 to 30th Dec 2026

Step into an enchanted world of magic, music, laughter and adventure with our interactive and immersive family pantomime, Snow White.

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Santa's Best Ever Christmas

Theatre Royal Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB
21st Dec 2026

It's always the most wonderful time of the year, full of peace and love, family and friends - so why does Santa think that this Christmas is going to be the best one ever, can you guess?

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Pinocchio

The Spring, 56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1BS
21st Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages; it?s inventive, visually and verbally witty with a big heart.

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The Captain Calamity Santamime Adventure

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8FT
21st Dec 2026

Captain Calamity's plans for Christmas in Chocolate Button Bay are disrupted with a call from the Chief Elf at the North Pole.

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Santa Live!

Petersfield Festival Hall, Heath Road, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EA
22nd Dec 2026 to 23rd Dec 2026

Perfect for the whole family, this hour long spectacular is full of festive cheer and Christmas magic that children and grown ups alike will never forget.

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Santa's Best Ever Christmas

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 8FT
23rd Dec 2026

Pompom the Penguin thinks Santa has been making Christmas crackers, and Dasher the Reindeer thinks Santa has got their biggest Christmas tree ever - do you think they're right?

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Santa's Best Ever Christmas

The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
23rd Dec 2026 to 24th Dec 2026

Featuring the voice of children?s TV star CHRIS JARVIS as Dasher the Reindeer, it?s a family show most suitable for 2-8 year olds, where every child will receive a specially wrapped present from Santa

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Mother Goose

Plaza Theatre, Winchester Road, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 8JA
8th Jan 2027 to 24th Jan 2027

The stage is set in a wintry, Scandanavia. Our baddie is the wicked troll Smorg, and our Mother Goose seeks the good looks she craves in the Bog of Beauty. Then there is Mother Goose's daughter Freya, not to mention Heidi the goose

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Mother Goose

Station Theatre, Station Road, West Town, Hayling Island, PO11 0EH
15th Jan 2027 to 23rd Jan 2027

Packed with golden eggs, groan-worthy gags, dastardly bailiffs, glittering song and dance, and all the boos, cheers and "he's behind you!" moments a family could wish for.

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Little Red The Panto

Crofton Community Centre Theatre Hall, Stubbington Lane, Stubbington
21st Jan 2027 to 24th Jan 2027

Little Red the panto. A family pantomime for all to enjoy.

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The Wizard of Oz - Easter Pantomime

Theatre Royal Portsmouth, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2DD
1st Apr 2027 to 11th Apr 2027

Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion as they journey through the enchanting Land of Oz in search of courage, heart, brains and a way home. Packed with dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery, laugh-out-loud comedy and toe-tapping songs.

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The Wizard of Oz

The Lights, West Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1AH
6th Apr 2027 to 7th Apr 2027

Whether you're young or simply young at heart, don't miss this unforgettable family pantomime that's sure to leave you smiling all the way home.

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