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Pantomimes in London 2025 - 2026


Wendy & Peter Pan

Barbican Theatre, Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS
21st Oct 2025 to 22nd Nov 2025

Follow Wendy on a big adventure as she journeys far from the safety of the Darling's nursery in her quest to find the key to her parents' forgotten happiness and discovers how the power of just one happy thought can set flight to newfound joy.

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Elf The Musical

Aldwych Theatre, 49 Aldwych, London WC2B 4DF
28th Oct 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

Based on the hit Will Ferrell holiday classic, the hit Broadway and West End show Elf The Musical returns to London's Aldwych Theatre for a limited 8-week season, just in time for Christmas!

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A Christmas Carol

The Old Vic, The Cut, London SE1 8NB
12th Nov 2025 to 10th Jan 2026

A Christmas Carol? fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in London?s longest running adaptation of this beloved festive favourite.

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The Firework-Maker's Daughter

Polka Main Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
15th Nov 2025 to 18th Jan 2026

Join Lila on the quest of a lifetime as she faces friend and foe on her illuminating journey of self-discovery. Polka Theatre present a brand-new production directed by Lee Lyford, based on the much-loved, award-winning book by Philip Pullman.

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Me...

Little Angel Theatre, 14 Dagmar Passage, London N1 2DN
15th Nov 2025 to 25th Jan 2026

This early years favourite is a lovely and touching story about a parent and their love for their child by much loved children's author Emma Dodd.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL
15th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Join our hero Jack and his trusty cow on an adventure of gigantic proportions, a festive treat for the whole family from the heart of West London.

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Keep Calm and Go To The Panto

Ballet Shoes

Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 9PX
17th Nov 2025 to 21st Feb 2026

In this spectacular re-imagining of Noel Streatfeild's beloved novel, three adopted sisters - Pauline, Petrova and Posy - are learning who they are and what they want to be.

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Red

Rayne Theatre at Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE
19th Nov 2025 to 10th Jan 2026

In the hush of a winter forest, secrets stir - and something unexpected waits just beyond the trees?

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Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas

Lyric Hammersmith Studio, Lyric Square, King St, London W6 0QL
19th Nov 2025 to 27th Dec 2025

Join Santa as he awakes from a dream of sun, sea and sand only to find it is the busiest day of the year: Christmas Eve.

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David Copperfield

Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6ST
20th Nov 2025 to 20th Dec 2025

In this coming-of-age adventure, our eponymous hero scrambles and scribbles his way from orphanhood to authorship.

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Mama Goose

Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, London, E15 1BN
21st Nov 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

Stratford East pantos are famous for tearing up the rulebook and telling classic stories with a special East London twist. Round up your friends and family and join us for a reimagined telling of the fairy tale classic.

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Cinderella

Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
22nd Nov 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Cinderella dreams of a life full of love and adventure, and free from the clutches of her wicked Ugly Stepsisters and evil Stepmother. When an invitation to the party of the year arrives, it might be just the ticket she needs.

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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story

Alexandra Palace Theatre, Alexandra Palace Way, London, London, N22 7AY
22nd Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Following a critically acclaimed run in 2023, Mark Gatiss' retelling of Dickens' winter ghost story returns to haunt Alexandra Palace Theatre again in 2025. Starring Neil Morrissey and Matthew Cottle.

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The Storm Whale

Little Angel Studios, Sebbon Street Community Centre, Sebbon Street N1 2EH
22nd Nov 2025 to 24th Jan 2026

Noi lives with his Dad and their six cats by the sea. One spring, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach during a storm. There a friendship began that changed their lives forever.

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The Snowman

The Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, London, WC2A 2HT
22nd Nov 2025 to 5th Jan 2026

Back for it's 28th year, The Snowman is a magical stage adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Raymond Briggs.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

King's Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1QN
23rd Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Join Jack on his moo-vellous journey up the beanstalk, as he battles to save the town and rescue his legendairy Moosical Theatre-loving bovine bestie Cowpatti Lupone from the clutches of the fearsome giant!

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Fairytale of New York

Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AQ
23rd Nov 2025

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as the talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas and of course The Fairytale of New York.

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Peter Pan

Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES
28th Nov 2025 to 11th Jan 2026

2025's pantomime! Written by and starring Greenwich favourite Anthony Spargo!

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The Gruffalo's Child

Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
28th Nov 2025 to 11th Jan 2026

Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories' enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Cinderella

Rose Theatre, 24-26 High Street, Kingston, KT1 1HL
28th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Funny, fantastical retelling of the classic fairytale highlights the importance of family, wherever we may find it. Featuring members of our celebrated Rose Youth Theatre alongside a professional cast in this mischievous new adventure.

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Pinocchio

Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
29th Nov 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Journey to a world of endless possibilities this festive season as Pinocchio comes to life in the iconic Globe Theatre for the premiere of a magical, unmissable new musical for the whole family.

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The Snowflake

Polka Adventure Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB
29th Nov 2025 to 25th Jan 2026

Based on the timeless Christmas story by Benji Davies, The Snowflake tells the tale of a snowflake, a little girl and her Pappie, who are all longing for their own special place in the world.

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Christmas Tales

Rayne Theatre at Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE
29th Nov 2025 to 29th Dec 2025

Christmas Tales is back this year with a magical adventure that takes you around the world, into outer space, and back again - all to make sure the Christmas tree is ready in time for the big day.

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A Merry Misrule

Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TN
29th Nov 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

Across Europe, mischievous Yuletide traditions have run riot and it?s up to YOU to save Winter from chaos. Guided by the rousing 'Resistance Rabbit', wander through enchanted lands and meet characters intent on causing disruption!

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Potted Panto

Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley, London E1 8JB
3rd Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

A madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime - seven classic pantomimes in 80 hilarious minutes.

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

artsdepot, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London, N12 0GA
3rd Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.

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Rapunzel and the Revengers

Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, London N18 1PJ
4th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025

Join Rapunzel and her luscious long locks in an epic showdown against the most powerful group of villains the panto world has ever seen: The Revengers, led by the wickedly glamorous Mother G.

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Sleeping Beauty

Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham UB10 8PD
4th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

Join us for another Christmas panto treat - starring Niall Hemingway. This year's Compass Pantomime is jam packed with magic, music, comedy and plenty of audience participation.

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A Squash and a Squeeze

Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX
4th Dec 2025 to 23rd Dec 2025

Join us for this heartwarming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, based on the book by written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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Stick Man

Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street. London WC1H 0AH
4th Dec 2025 to 5th Jan 2026

What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and things start to heat up with he ends up on a fire!

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Sleeping Beauty on Ice

Alexandra Palace Theatre, Alexandra Palace Way, London, London, N22 7AY
4th Dec 2025 to 8th Dec 2025

Set against the glistening backdrop of our historic rink, this adaptation of the beloved fairy tale features graceful choreography, glittering costumes and the timeless magic of storytelling.

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Christmas Comes to Moominvalley

Jackson's Lane, 269a Archway Road, London, N6 5AA
5th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Get ready for a festive theatrical treat as the Cornley Amateur Drama Society returns with their unique take on Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. From Mischief Theatre, the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong.

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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Theatre Royal Haymarket, Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT
5th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Oink oink! Peppa and her friends are back with a brand-new stage show! Playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket this festive season, it?s the perfect Christmas treat.

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Cinderella

Questors Theatre, 12 Mattock Lane, Ealing, London W5 5BQ
5th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Get ready for a riotous retelling of Cinderella like you've never seen before; louder, bolder, and dripping in 1980s glam.

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Alice In Wonderland

Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil Street, London, SE5 7SD
5th Dec 2025 to 23rd Dec 2025

In a place full of strange creatures, strange rules, and even stranger riddles, Alice must use her smarts, spark and imagination to find her way. With Christmas fast approaching, can she make it back in time and see the world in a brand new way.

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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EZ
6th Dec 2025 to 26th Jan 2026

Get ready for a festive theatrical treat as the Cornley Amateur Drama Society returns with their unique take on Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. From Mischief Theatre, the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong.

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Showstopper! The Christmas Kids Show

Soho Theatre Walthamstow, 186 Hoe Street, London E17 4QH
6th Dec 2025 to 13th Dec 2025

From their imaginations to the stage - everything is made up entirely from audience suggestions, but grown-ups take heed: we ONLY take suggestions from kids!

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Beauty and the Beast

OSO Arts Centre, Old Sorting Office, 49 Station Road, Barnes, London SW13 0LF
6th Dec 2025 to 23rd Dec 2025

Fleeing unwanted admirers, book-loving Belle finds herself trapped in a castle full of secrets, spells, and seriously sassy furniture. Will its hairy inhabitant find a way to capture her heart and break a centuries-old curse?

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The Snow Queen: A Woodland Adventure

The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 4AG
6th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

It's Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood, and excitement is in the air. Gerda, the littlest mouse, is hosting a cosy sleepover with her best friend Kai - and you?re invited. But something's not quite right?

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Dick Whittington

Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Harrow HA5 4EA
6th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025

Dick Whittington is a high-energy, action-packed adventure bursting with magic, hilarious routines, heaps of audience interaction, spectacular sets, sweets, water guns, and a host of chart-toppers which will have you dancing in the aisles!

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Alice in Wonderland & The Stolen Christmas List

The Bull Theatre, 68 High Street, Barnet EN5 5SJ
6th Dec 2025 to 28th Dec 2025

Packed with music, mischief, magic, and plenty of panto fun, Alice in Wonderland and the Christmas List is a festive family adventure where hearts are tested, heroes are made, and Christmas cheer is the greatest magic of all.

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Father Christmas Needs a Wee!

Arts Theatre, Great Newport Street, London, WC2
6th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

This musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan's beloved book combines sparkles, bounciness and everything festive in this sure-to-be family-favourite production.

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Sleeping Beauty

London Palladium, Argyll Street, Westminster, London W1F 7TF
6th Dec 2025 to 11th Jan 2026

Starring Catherine Tate, Palladium pantomime royalty Julian Clary and impressionist Jon Culshaw plus Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers and Rob Madge along with West End stars Emily Lane and Amonik Melaco.

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Robin Hood

New Wimbledon Theatre, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QG
6th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Get ready for an adventure like no other as Ashley Banjo & Diversity take over Sherwood Forest in this year?s must-see show, Robin Hood!

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Cinderella and the Matzo Ball

JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road NW3 6ET
7th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

You know what to expect by now - dazzling costumes, colourful sets, foot-tapping songs and indiscriminately-thrown Chanukah gelt.

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A Christmas Carol

Barons Court Theatre, Curtain's Up Pub, London W14 9HR
9th Dec 2025 to 13th Dec 2025

Mitch Benn is bringing his sold-out show A Christmas Carol back to Barons Court Theatre for the third year this December! Come and live the magic of Christmas in one of the most intimate theatres in London!

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Dick Whittington and his Catford Cat

Broadway Theatre, Catford Road, London SE6 4RU
9th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Fur-get everything you thought you knew about Dick Whittington! Our 'tail' begins with our hero and his feline friend setting sail on the Empire Windrush, whisk(er)ing away to seek their fortune on London's streets of gold.

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Peter Pan-to

Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, Putney, London SW15 6AW
10th Dec 2025 to 21st Dec 2025

Putney Theatre Company's annual Panto returns!

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Santa's North Pole Adventure

New Wimbledon Theatre Studio, The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QG
11th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

With the most magical night of the year fast approaching, we join Santa and his elves at the North Pole for a seasonal story of fun, laughter and audience participation.

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Nutcracker

London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
11th Dec 2025 to 11th Jan 2026

The English National Ballet's delightful production and magical Christmas tradition for all the family returns to the splendour of the London Coliseum following sold out performances in 2022.

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Sleeping Beauty

Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE
12th Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

Step into a world of laughter, sparkle, and sheer enchantment as we bring the classic fairytale of Sleeping Beauty to life like never before, with the biggest and best musical hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and all the way to the modern day!

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

Church of the Ascension, The Avenue, Wembley HA9 9QL
12th Dec 2025 to 14th Dec 2025

Join us at The Church of the Ascension as Snow White faces her wicked stepmother, Queen Narcissa! With help from a talking mirror, a dame, a prince & seven dwarves, can she win her happily ever after? (It?s panto ? of course she can!)

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Maddie Moate's Very Curious Christmas

Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road London, WC2H 0HH
12th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Packed with festive fun, hands-on experiments, and plenty of giggles this family-friendly show is the perfect Christmas treat for kids and grown-ups as they work together to save the holiday season!

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Beauty and the Beast

Bridge House Theatre, 2 High Street, Penge, SE20 8RZ
13th Dec 2025 to 30th Dec 2025

Get ready for more laughs, surprises, and festive fun as our zany, madcap panto is back - this year with a magical retelling of Beauty and the Beast!

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Stella's Imaginarium

Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London N1 6SH
13th Dec 2025 to 14th Dec 2025

Stella's Imaginarium is Brainfools? brand-new family Christmas circus show, a heartwarming, magical celebration of connection, wonder, and winter joy!

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Cinderella

Stanley Arts, 12 South Norwood Hill, London SE25 6AB
13th Dec 2025 to 29th Dec 2025

This Christmas, Stanley Arts brings you a brand-new Cinderella for the 21st century, bursting with magic, music, and laugh-out-loud mayhem.

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Mario the Maker Magician

Underbelly Boulevard Soho, 6 Walker's Court, London, W1F 0BT
13th Dec 2025 to 25th Dec 2025

A show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick. Fast-paced, interactive and full of heart, Mario leads you through a romping explosion of contagious energy and belly laughs. For kids, adults, families, everyone!

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Beauty and the Beast The Pantomime

The Exchange, 75 London Road Twickenham TW1 1BE
17th Dec 2025 to 21st Dec 2025

From the pen of locally acclaimed playwright Loz Keal comes this original old fashioned, modern pantomime suitable for adults and children of all ages!

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A Christmas Carol

Theatre at the Tabard, 2 Bath Road, London W4 1LW
20th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

Returning after a sell-out run, actor Clive Francis returns to the Tabard this Christmas with his acclaimed adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic.

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The Elmer Adventure

Soho Theatre Walthamstow, 186 Hoe Street, London E17 4QH
20th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

The Elmer Adventure features three classic David McKee stories - Elmer, Elmer and the Tune and Elmer and the Hippos.

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Wicked Witches - A Popular Panto!

Pleasance Theatre, Carpenters Mews, North Road, London, N7 9EF
21st Dec 2025 to 31st Dec 2025

It's been 20 years since Dorothy first tumbled over the rainbow - but now, a surprise snowstorm whisks her back to the tinsel-tastic Borough of Oz-lington. And something?s not quite right? the magical land is in mayhem.

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A Christmas Carol

Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London N1 6SH
21st Dec 2025 to 23rd Dec 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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Sleeping Beauty

Waterhouse Hall Theatre, 73 Compton Road, London N21 3NU
7th Jan 2026 to 10th Jan 2026

Featuring all of the best loved panto shenanigans, song/dance and of course lot's of audience participation for all the family to enjoy.

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Dick Whittington

St. Mary's Parish Hall, Church Path, Merton Park, London SW19 3HJ
8th Jan 2026 to 10th Jan 2026

From the sewers of London to the shores of Morocco, this panto overflows with comedy, action and visual business. Expect diverse locations, an exciting storyline, powerful characters and genuinely funny comedy.

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