George's Marvellous Medicine
The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road off Goldington Road
14th Dec 2011 to 24th Dec 2011
Based on Roald Dahl’s wonderful tale. Local Professional companies No Loss (Midsummer Night's Dream) and Dumbstruck! Productions (Doctor Faustus, Arthur of Camelot) come together to produce this fantastic tale of mirth and merriment for all the family.

Berkshire

The Wind In The Willows
The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8AE
24th Nov 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
In pursuit of his latest obsession, the motor car, the incorrigible Mr Toad turns their tranquil life upside down and lands himself in a whole heap of trouble.

Cinderella
Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7PA
29th Nov 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Will Cinderella ever get to the ball, meet the prince of her dreams and live happily ever after?

Miki
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead
29th Nov 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a very far away place, an icy world where nothing ever grows. One midwinter eve, they make a wish, and Miki embarks on a magical adventure in search of a star.

Robin Hood
The Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD
2nd Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Not content with making everybody pay lots of nasty taxes wicked Prince John has devised his most dastardly scheme yet, he plans to steal the crown from his brother King Richard the Lion Heart!

Sleeping Beauty
Theatre Royal Windsor, Thames Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1PS
7th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
A traditional pantomime - a magical musical treat for all the family.

Cinderella
Cordes Hall, Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9NE
12th Jan 2012 to 21st Jan 2012
Come and enjoy another celebrated pantomime with great songs, superb dancing and spectacular costumes.

Buckinghamshire

Beauty and the Beast
The Elgiva Theatre, St Mary's Way, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1HR
1st Dec 2011 to 3rd Jan 2012
Once upon a time, there was a handsome but selfish young Prince who fell foul of a sorceress and was doomed to spend the next 500 years hidden in his Castle in the guise of a grotesque beast.

The Little Mermaid and the Pirates
Stantonbury Campus, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes MK14 6BN
1st Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
The triple award winning Dreams & Wishes bring you a new and fantastic Panto full of Romance and Adventure. And you won’t need a hook or a peg leg to get there, tickets won’t cost you an arm and a leg! Call Box Office 07785 084193

Dick Whittington
Waterside Theatre, Exchange Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UG
9th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
TV and West End star Jonathon Wilkes leads a world-class cast as loveable hero alongside soap-star favourite Gillian Wright as the quirky Fairy Bow Bells.

Cinderella
Wycombe Swan, St Mary Street, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2XE
10th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Starring Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather) and Matt Slack. You Shall Go To The Ball!

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
The Curzon Centre , Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 1RG
23rd Dec 2011 to 26th Dec 2011
The Beaconsfield Family Pantomime is back! All the old favourites are there: slapstick, splat, audience participation (including the now traditional rock hurling!), sing a long, giveaway, principal boy and, naturally, the dame.

Cambridgeshire

Cinderella
Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
7th Dec 2011 to 15th Jan 2012
Buttons is in love, the ugly Sisters are fighting over a husband and Cinderella is dreaming of a better life.

Aladdin
Beechurst Hall, Soham Village College, Sand St, Soham, Ely, CB7 5AA
7th Dec 2011 to 11th Dec 2011
Come and Join Aladdin on his adventures! Meet the hilarious Widow Twankey and Wishee Washee along with many other wonderful characters.

Aladdin
The Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough
8th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
The team return to the ever-popular tale of Aladdin as their traditional annual pantomime for 2011-12.

Cinderella
The Broadway Theatre, 46 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RT
9th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Starring Michael Barrymore as Baron Hardup. This timeless classic will be brought to life by a fantastic all-star cast, fabulous sets and breathtaking costumes.

Dick Whittington
The Angles Theatre, Alexandra Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1HQ
14th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Traditional panto tale.

Channel Islands

Sleeping Beauty
Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3QR
26th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Join the adventure in the as the evil fairy Carabosse takes her revenge upon a forgetful King and Queen.

Cheshire

Snow White
Lyceum Theatre, Heath Street, Crewe CW1 2DA
2nd Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
The Magic Mirror declares that Snow White is indeed the fairest girl in all the land and Prince Rupert offers her his hand in marriage. This news sends the Wicked Queen into a jealous rage!

Jack and the Beanstalk
The Grange Theatre, Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Cheshire, CW8 1LU
15th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
AB Productions, in association with the Grange Theatre, will be presenting Jack and the Beanstalk this December for a 24 Show run.

Cornwall

Robinson Crusoe
Hall for Cornwall, Back Quay, Truro, TR1 2LL.
12th Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
A swashbuckling, fun-filled family panto for all you landlubbers and buccaneers!

Cumbria

Beasts and Beauties
Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal LA9 4HE
7th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Eight spellbinding fairy tales from across Europe including two gruesome tales from the Brothers Grimm and the riotously funny children’s favourite the Emperor’s New Clothes.

Derbyshire

Dick Whittington
Glossopdale Community College, Talbot Road, Glossop SK13 7DR
6th Dec 2011 to 10th Dec 2012
Follow Dick, his cat, & a large cast of goodies & baddies in this lively & traditional family pantomime with singing, dancing & laughter; there'll be boos & hisses; & of course there'll be a fairy and a dame!

Dick Whittington and his Cat
Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
7th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Shipwrecked in Morocco, Dick and Tommy the Cat will need to come to the rescue of the Sultan but with a dastardly King Rat it will take all of Tommy’s prowess to rid the country of rats.

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
10th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Starring Kate Anthony (Aunty Pam from Coronation Street) as wicked Queen Belladonna, Ben Faulks (Mr Bloom from Cbeebies' Mr Bloom's Nursery) as Muddles and Olivia Sloyan fresh from the popular West End musical Blood Brothers as Snow White.

Devon

Snow White & The Seven Dwarves
Queens Theatre Barnstaple, Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SY
13th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
With comedy, singing, dancing, audience participation, and stunning sets and costumes, this year's panto promises to be our biggest and best ever!

Cinderella
Theatre Royal Plymouth, Royal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR
16th Dec 2011 to 21st Jan 2012
Great family fun - Cinderella promises it all! Julian Clary, Keith Harris, Orvile & Cuddles are all appearing in it!

Dick Whittington & his Cat
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter, EX1 1BW
17th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Peter Duncan as King Rat , Daniel Oliver (Beauty and the Beast) as Dick, Andrea Sadler (Round the Horn Revisited) as Fairy Bow Belle and Kate Dinnen (Phantom of the Opera, Blood brothers) as the Cat.

Jack And The Beanstalk
Exmouth Pavillion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AZ
27th Dec 2011 to 28th Jan 2012
Fame Factory Spotlight will be delivering the giant of a pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk!!

Dorset

Cinderella
Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1UG 0844 406 8666
9th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
We are going to have a ball with the most magical pantomime of them all! Featuring live Shetland Ponies!

Jack & the Beanstalk
Pavilion Theatre, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 2BU 01202 456400
With a great cast and solid creative talent behind the scenes, kids and family alike will be laughing uproariously and singing along to the songs throughout. With all your favourite characters

Durham

Jack and the Beanstalk
Gala Theatre, Millenium Place, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1WA
1st Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
A dazzling, fun packed panto featuring the infamous, thundering voice of Brian Blessed. With plenty of audience participation, mayhem, magic and live music.

Cinderella
Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
3rd Dec 2011 to 15th Jan 2012
Dancing on Ice and X Factor star Ray Quinn heads the cast alongside Emmerdale's Deena Payne and legendary comic Jimmy Cricket in the most popular and magical pantomime of them all!

Peter Pan
Heated Theatre Big Top, The Sands, Durham DH1
16th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Jack McMullen (Fin Sharkey in TV's Waterloo Road) as Peter, welcome return to Durham of hilarious Pee Wee Price as Smee.

East Sussex

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, Hastings, TN34 1JX
10th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Starring Sid Owen (Ricky from Eastenders) as The Prince.

East Yorkshire

Jack and the Beanstalk
The Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington, YO15 3JH
14th Dec 2011 to 4th Jan 2012
There will be plenty of slapstick and audience participation with Dame Trott and Daisy the Cow.

Essex

Dick Whittington
Towngate Theatre, St Martins Square, Basildon, SS14 1DW
30th Nov 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Towngate favourite Simon Fielding returns in Dick Whittington. Join Dick and his friends as they head to London in this incredible live show.

Jack and the Beanstalk
The Mill Arts & Events Centre, Mill Hall, Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7ED
1st Dec 2011 to 3rd Dec 2011
RODS presents this well loved pantomime for all the family.

Sleeping Beauty
Civic Theatre Chelmsford, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG
2nd Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
A Spellbinding Family Pantomime.

Snow White
Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-On-Sea
15th Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
This mornings Alison Hammond stars in this magical family show!!

Cinderella and the Garden of Jewels
Witham Public Hall, Witham, Essex CM8 2DY
21st Dec 2011 to 24th Dec 2011
The award winning Essex Group presents a new version of a well loved tale. Fun for all the family!

Dick Whittington
The Warehouse Centre Studio Theatre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, Essex
15th Feb 2012 to 18th Feb 2012
Abstract Theatre bring you their award winning traditional family panto with some modern day twists.

Gloucestershire

Jack and the Beanstalk
Everyman Theatre, Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1HQ
25th Nov 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Emma Samms, star of hit TV shows Dynasty and General Hospital, will on stage at the Everyman this Christmas, playing the Good Fairy in Jack and the Beanstalk.

Greater Manchester

Cinderella
Opera House, Quay St, Manchester, M3 3HP
3rd Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Featuring a glittering parade of everything you could possibly wish for in a traditional family pantomime including sensational costumes, dazzling songs, superb dance routines and wonderful comedy.

Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs
Radcliffe Civic Hall, Thomas Street, Radcliffe. M26 2UH
4th Dec 2011 to 5th Dec 2012
Trio Entertainment return to Radcliffe Civic Hall with the Magical pantomime Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs. Starring Hollyoaks Candy (Laura Handley) as the Wicked Queen.

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Forum Theatre, Compstall Road, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 4EA
8th Dec 2011 to 17th Dec 2012
Traditional Family Pantomime Suitable for all. One of the longest running pantomimes on the North West. Booking Line 0161 432 4787.

Scrooge
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
12th Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Tommy Steele returns to the role that he has made his own, Ebenezer Scrooge, in the record-breaking London Palladium production of Scrooge.

Aladdin
Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Off Liverpool St, Salford M5 4BS
12th Dec 2011 to 24th Dec 2011
We are thrilled to present our 2011 Panto ALADDIN, with Princess Jasmine, Wishee Washee and Widow Twankee. Not forgetting the baddie Abanazer join us for some family fun.

Hampshire

Cinderella
King's Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants. PO5 2QJ
7th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
The traditional fun filled family panto! Starring: from Coronation Street Tracy Shaw, from Hollyoaks Marcus Patrick, from Emmerdale Stuart Wade, from Last of the Summer Wine Tom Owen, from Emmerdale Leah Bracknell

Peter Pan
The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire
8th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Starring Ben-Ryan Davies (Waterloo Road) as Peter Pan, Peter Hillier (Cbeebies' Boogie Beebies) as Smee and Gary Turner (Emmerdale) who returns to The Anvil as Captain Hook.

Peter Pan
The Mayflower, Commercial Road, Southampton SO15 1GE
9th Dec 2011 to 14th Jan 2012
Starring Les Dennis as Smee, the dashing Ben Richards as the dastardly Captain Hook, and Lucy Benjamin as Mrs Darling.

Herefordshire

Sleeping Beauty
The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR
25th Nov 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Once upon a time, in a land far away, a Princess lived in a magical castle where faries bestowed her with gifts. But someone forgot to invite the wickedest fairy of them all.

Hertfordshire

Jack and the Beanstalk
Watford Palace Theatre, Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
25th Nov 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Join Jack, Dame Trott and Buttercup the cow on the most giant adventure of all in this brand-new show, packed with laughter, popular tunes and a never-ending beanstalk.

Aladdin
Hawthorne Theatre, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6AE
8th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Writer and Director Michael Courtney has pulled it out of the bag again featuring another magical production with great songs, gorgeous costumes, side splitting comedy and fabulous characters.

Sleeping Beauty
Broxbourne Civic Hall, High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts EN11 8BE
9th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
This panto really does have the X Factor starring X Factor finalists 'Same Difference' Lots of songs, dance, comedy and mayhem in this sensational fun filled pantomime! Book early to ensure best seats in the house!

Aladdin
Hertford Theatre, Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS
9th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Aladdin a fabulous new, funky, fun filled seventies style show for all the family. Jack & the Beanstalk
Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2HN
10th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Traditional fun filled family pantomime produced by Jordan Productions.

Sleeping Beauty
The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 8HL
10th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
An extremely popular traditional pantomime, including all your favourite comic characters such as Nanny Annie and Lester the Jester! Follow the adventures of a brave prince as he travels to rescue his beautiful princess from a wicked spell.

Aladdin
Eric Morecambe Theatre, Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PD
15th Dec 2011 to 18th Dec 2011
Will YOU be in the audience for the best panto in the area?! Book your tickets now 01582 767 525. Starring CBBC Stars Big Howard Little Howard.

Jack and the Beanstalk
Broxbourne Civic Theatre, Civic Hall, High Street, Hoddesdon
6th Jan 2012 to 14th Jan 2012
It is time to book for another Giant Panto from the 2007 10 NODA local panto winner. Lots of fun, a large cast, costumes, scenery, plenty of music and dance make it ideal for all the family and as an outing for larger parties.

Isle of Wight

Aladdin
Medina Theatre, Fairlee Road, Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2DX
20th Dec 2011 to 30th Jan 2012
Join the star cast for Aladdin this year including from CBBC’s Pixel Face Anthony Joblin; Disney’s Lion King West End star Lloyd Notice and Tricky TV and Penn & Tellers award-winning magicians.

Kent

Mother Goose
Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1ZZ
9th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Leslie Grantham (Eastenders' Dirty Den), Terrence Hardiman (the Demon Headmaster), Nate James (URBAN Music Award winning soul singer), Anna Kumble (90's pop star Lolly), and Sevenoaks favourties Robert Pearce and Ant Payne star.

Jack and The Beanstalk
Granville Theatre, Victoria Parade Ramsgate CT11 8DG
9th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
There’s nothing better to put you in an exuberant festive spirit! The production features Frank Tucker, back by popular demand, as Dame Trott and Nasty Nick Bateman from Channel 4s Big Brother.

Jack and the Beanstalk
Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DZ
23rd Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Come and see Jack and the gang on this fabulous pantomime adventure. Join Jack as he sells his cow for magic beans and climbs the gigantic beanstalk.

Lancashire

Dick Whittington and his Cat
The Royal Court Theatre, Rochdale Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9NR
1st Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Award Winning Best Panto. Traditional Family Panto, set in a Victorian Theatre. Tickets now on sale.

Cinderella
Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, BB3 3BU
8th Dec 2011 to 24th Dec 2011
Full of music, dance and all the usual pantomime wit and charm - it's fun for all the family.

Leicestershire

Dick Whittington
The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester, LE1 6PW
16th Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Come with us into pantoland with Dick and his clever cat. Go with them to London. Are the streets paved with gold? Will our hero make his fortune and win the hand of the fair daughter of Alderman FitzWarren?

Lincolnshire

Cinderella
Sleaford Playhouse, 54 Westgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7PS
6th Dec 2011 to 17th Dec 2012
The famous story of Cinderella comes to life in a magical fairytale for the whole family. Full of dazzling special effects, be prepared to be amazed as you are transported on a spectacular journey with our heroine

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Grimsby Auditorium, Cromwell Road, Great Grimsby, Grimsby, DN31 2BH
8th Dec 2011 to 26th Jan 2012
Sue Holderness (Marlene Boyce in BBC's Only Fools and Horses & Green Green Grass) stars as the Wicked Queen who will stop at nothing to dispose of the beautiful Snow White.

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
The Embassy Theatre, Grand Parade, Skegness, PE25 2UG
14th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Can Snow White meet the Prince of her dreams or will the evil Queen stop her? Laugh at the outrageous 'Nurse Knickerbocker' and the very silly 'Muddles', and sing along with the loveable dwarfs. Don't miss the magic!

London

The Snowman
The Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, LONDON, WC2A 2HT
20 Nov 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
The annual favourite, Raymond Briggs' Snowman, returns to The Peacock Theatre for another year. Ali the Barber
The Ryan Theatre, Harrow School, 5 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex HA1 3HP
17th Dec 2010 to 18th Dec 2011
Ali is a barber, business is not good. Luckily he stumbles across a robbers stash & helps himself to a few quid. However, Ali's greedy brother, Cassim, hearing of Ali's good fortune, is intent on taking the lot.

Aladdin
Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES
24th Nov 2011 to 9th Jan 2012
A fast paced family pantomime. No wooden stars just great actor/singers who know their business, a great rocking live band and a great Dame in Andrew Pollard who has been writing and starring for 7 years. A Gem!

Beauty And The Beast
Millfield Arts Centre, Silver Street, Edmonton, London N18 1PJ
24th Nov 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
A beautiful panto full of beastly good fun. Join us in the enchanted forest where curses need to be broken, true love must save the day and the princes aren't always so handsome.

Cinderella
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
26th Nov 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Join beautiful Cinderella, two hideous Ugly Sisters, one seriously mean Stepmother, one huge pumpkin, a glitzy Palace Ball and lots of very cute mice. Add to these thrilling adventure, knockabout comedy.

Aladdin
The Broadway, Broadway, Barking, IG11 7LS
30th Nov 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Fly with us on a magical carpet ride to the far east for a fantastic family adventure! It's a wish come true this Christmas. Tickets from just £10. Box Office 020 8507 5607

Cinderella
Chickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, London N14 4PE
30th Nov 2011 to 14th Jan 2012
A spectacular, magical, musical version of this much loved fairy tale with a modern twist! Follow our feisty heroine on her tough talking journey to the palace.

Babes in the Wood
South London Theatre, 2a Norwood High Street, London SE27 9NS
6th Dec 2011 to 17th Jan 2012
The Sheriff of Nottingham has just learned that his wards, the eponymous Babes of the story, are worth more to him dead than alive and sends his hapless henchmen, Toyle and Trubble into the Woods to finish them off.

Jack & the Beanstalk
Shaw Theatre, 100-110, Euston Road, London, NW1 2AJ
6th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Starring Linda and Maureen from THE NOLANS with Devon Anderson (Billie Jackson) from EASTENDERS, Chris Stanton from CBBC's M.I. HIGH.

Beowulf
Rosemary Branch Theatre, 2 Shepperton Road, London N1 3DT
9th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
From the brilliant Charles Court Opera comes their Xmas panto Beowulf. Note some performances are adults only.

Aladdin
Beck Theatre, Grange Road, HAYES, UB3 2UE
17th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Starring Mark Jones, Matthew Rixon and Hatasha Jayetileke.

Potted Panto
Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, London WC2R 0NH
18th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
From the makers of Potte Potter comes seven classic pantos in 80 minutes! With CBBC's Dan and Jeff.

Cinderella
Winston Churchill Hall Theatre, Pinn Way, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7QL
19th Jan 2012 to 22nd Jan 2012
Following last years critically acclaimed Peter Pan. Aropsy are back in Jan 2012 with West Londons biggest and best pantomime 'Cinderella'. Hilarious Jokes, Laughs, Music and Magic. All for around 10 quid! Wow!

Merseyside

Snow White & The 7 Dwarfs
Kirkby Suite, Cherryfield Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside L32 8XY
1st Dec 2011 to 2nd Dec 2011
We are pleased to be able to announce that we will be returning to the Kirkby Civic this December with the magical family pantomime Snow White.

Aladdin
St. Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation Street, St.Helens, Merseyside WA10 1LQ
2nd Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
With genie-us casting, striking sets, sparkling costumes and a laugh a minute script that will have you rolling in the aisles, Aladdin is a pantomime guaranteed to rub you up the right way.

Snow White
Southport Theatre, Promenade, Southport, SOUTHPORT, PR9 0DZ
8th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
A mixture of high-energy song and dance routines, lavish sets and costumes, and all the usual pantomime fun and jokes, not forgetting a glittering finale!

White Christmas
Liverpool Empire, Lime Street, Liverpool, L1 1JE
22nd Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Aled Jones will return to the role of Bob Wallace this show has classic Irving Berlin hits like Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean, Happy Holiday, Sisters and of course the unforgettable title song White Christmas.

Dick Whittington
Floral Pavilion Theatre, Virginia Road, New Brighton, Wirral. CH45 2LH
4th Jan 2012 to 6th Jan 2012
This year the Chrysanths Pantomime Society proudly present Dick Whittington at the Floral Pavilion.

Jack and the Beanstalk
Greenbank School Theatre, Hastings Road, Southport, Merseyside PR8 2LT
6th Jan 2012 to 15th Jan 2012
Jack & the Beanstalk is a snappy panto that appeals to all, Come see a Traditional Family Pantomime.

Norfolk

Cinderella
Gorleston Pavillion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 6PP
7th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Favourite Panto tale of the girl with the glass slipper.

Sleeping Beauty
Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL
14th Dec 2011 to 15th Jan 2012
Family fun for all. Starring; Hayley Tamaddon (Dancing On Ice, Spamalot, Emmerdale) and Richard Gauntlett, Helen Fraser (Bad Girls) and Jake Dean (Hollyoaks).

Cinderella
Carnegie Room, Cage Lane, Thetford IP24 2DS
12th Jan 2012 to 14th Jan 2012
The Thetford Players present Cinderella, with a brand new script, a fantastic pantomime for all the family to enjoy.

Northamptonshire

Aladdin
Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP
9th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Starring Bobby Davro as Wishee Washee and children?s television icon, Basil Brush as Chief Inspector Basil - Boom, Boom!

Cinderella
Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB
13th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
This timeless classic will be brought to life by a fantastic all star cast, fabulous sets and breathtaking costumes alongside incredible live music! Staring Danny Young as Prince Charming.

North Yorkshire

Aladdin
Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York, YORK, YO1 9SW
9th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
Steven Arnold (Corrie's own Ashley Peacock) takes the title role, with Opera House favourite Aiden J Harvey returning as Wishy Washy and seasoned Dame Phil Randall taking them down a peg or two as the hilarious Widow Twankey.

The York Family Robinson
York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard's Place, York, YO1 7HD
15th Dec 2011 to 4th Feb 2012
Laugh yourself silly as they encounter dastardly fey pirates and find themselves shipwrecked on No Man's Land (inhabited solely by beautiful girls - well, until they're joined by the dame!)

Northumberland

Dick Wittington
Phoenix Theatre, Blyth, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 2DS
3rd Dec 2011 to 11th Dec 2011
Much loved classic pantomime tale.

Nottinghamshire

Cinderella
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF
25th Nov 2011 to 14th Jan 2012
Playhouse favourites John Elkington and Anthony Hoggard are Ugly Sister Act Bella and Donna, whilst Rebecca Little returns as Dandini.

Oxfordshire

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
The Theatre, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
22nd Nov 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
The story of the penniless woodcutter, the greedy brother, the secret cave and the biggest baddest band of blaggers in all Baghdad. Spectacle, wonder and a swag-bag full of laughs.

Mother Goose
Oxford Playhouse, 11 - 12 Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW
2nd Dec 2011 to 15th Jan 2012
One of the best traditional pantos, Mother Goose is back on the Playhouse stage and it's one golden egg of a show. Written and directed by panto king Peter Duncan it's going to be an eggs travaganza. No booking fee!

Shropshire

Robin Hood & the Babes In The Wood
Oakengates Theatre, Limes Walk, Oakengates,Telford, TF2 6EP
8th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Classic pantomime tale.

Cinderella
Ludlow Assembly Rooms, 1 Mill Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AZ
15th Dec 2011 to 19th Dec 2011
The most magical fairytale of them all is coming to Ludlow! Professional, rags to riches production suitable for the whole family. Starring Mike Christie from X Factors G4! Lots of fun songs and dances in this magical show.

Somerset

Alice In Wonderland
The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1JL
2nd Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
With a whole host of strange yet loveable characters, watch what you drink at The Mad Hatter's Tea Party; keep hold of your head in front of the bad tempered Queen of Hearts; and make sure you bring your best smile to charm the Cheshire Cat.

Cinderella
Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UX
10th Dec 2011 to 1st Jan 2012
The tale of a young woman's journey from rags to riches. Packed with music, laughter, magic and mayhem get your tickets for the Ball today.

Peter Pan
Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine's Parade, Bristol, Avon, BS1 4UZ
10th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
David Hasselhoff stars in this year's panto as Hook. With stunning special effects (including amazing flying!) sumptuous costumes, superb sets and a good helping of fairydust, Peter Pan is the perfect treat for the whole family.

Dick Whittington
Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath, BA1 1ET
15th Dec 2011 to 22nd Jan 2012
Children’s TV star NAOMI WILKINSON, from BBCs Live'n'Deadly and Milkshake on Channel 5,and Holby City’s MARK MORAGHAN will join leading Dame CHRIS HARRIS in Bath, a beautiful city with a long established reputation for traditional, family pantomime.

South Yorkshire

Jack and the Beanstalk
Rotherham Civic Theatre, Catherine Street, Rotherham, S65 1EB
2nd Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Spillers Pantomimes present one of their most popular fairytales in a spectacular show packed full of outrageous costumes, fabulous sets, stunning visual effects plus more comedy than you can shake a bag of magic beans at!

Sleeping Beauty
Sheffield Lyceum Theatre, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
9th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Starring Beverley Callard (Liz MacDonald from Coronation Street) as the Wicked Queen, Sid Sloane (Sid from Cbeebies) as the Jester and Sheffield’s favourite Dame, the brilliant Damian Williams as Nurse Nellie.

Cinderella
The Lamproom Theatre, Westgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2DX
10th Dec 2011 to 30th Dec 2011
A Magical Family Pantomime. Morning, Matinee and Evening performances. Adults £14, Concessions £13, Family Ticket £44 (2 adult & 2 children) Groups of 10 or more £11 each. Local school groups £12 each including transport.

Aladdin
Doncaster Little Theatre, 1 King Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1JD
16th Dec 2011 to 30th Dec 2011
This very original and funny show provides all the necessary ingredients for a first class, spectacular festive treat! So why not come with us on an unforgettable journey in the Land of the Magic Lamp.

Staffordshire

Dick Whittington
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT
8 Dec 2011 to 7 Jan 2012
Climb aboard the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rollercoaster this Christmas for an evening of classic entertainment combined with the very best in live music. Plus all the slap stick fun of a traditional pantomime.

Suffolk

Mother Goose
Spa Pavillion, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, Felixstowe, IP11 2DX
17th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
All the ingredients for a magic, fantasy-filled family show - hilarious characters, a giant goose, an outrageous dame and of course an evil baddie you'll just love to hiss and boo!

Surrey

Jack and the Beanstalk
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Millbrook, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UX
2nd Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Starring Bonnie Langford, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Peter Gordon, Lloyd Hollett, Royce Mills and Emma Thornett

Aladdin
Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG
2nd Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Starring Larry Lamb (EastEnders,Gavin & Stacey) plus a fantastic West End cast. Big laughs, great music, stunning sets & costumes promise a fun packed pantomime. All tickets £15 for the first week performances!

Santa Claus and the Christmas Adventure
Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL
7th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
The adventure takes place at Santa’s HQ in the North Pole, The Reindeer Sat Nav is programmed and the toys are piled high on the sleigh, then chaos strikes! Rudolph is missing and the Elves are misbehaving!

Sleeping Beauty
The Harlequin, Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1NN
9th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Listen very carefully, we shall announce this only once...Vicki Michelle, star of the classic BBC 1 hit comedy, 'Allo, 'Allo' will be starring as the Wicked Fairy Carabosse in The Harlequin's enchanting pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Peter Pan
New Victoria Theatre, The Ambassadors, Peacocks Centre, Woking, GU21 6GQ
9th Dec 2011 to 15th Jan 2012
Fly away on a journey of wonder into the magical world of Neverland. Starring Steve McFadden, Andy Collins and The Only Ways Is Essex's Harry Derbridge, this promises to be the perfect family treat, book your tickets now!

A Lad 'N' His Lamp
The Mytchett Community Centre, 140 Mytchett Road, Mytchett, Surrey GU16 6AA
27th Jan to 28th Jan 2012
The evil Abanazer discovers that the key to ultimate power and wealth is a magic lamp, but he can’t enter this magical cave, so to carry out his dirty work he must seek out a good and honest peasant boy - Aladdin! Lots of songs, slapstick, silliness and audience participation!

Tyne & Wear

Sleeping Beauty
Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 6BR
29th Nov 2011 to 21st Jan 2012
Starring Clive Webb (The King), Danny Adams (Muddles) and Chris Hayward (The Queen).

Dick Whittington
Journal Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
9th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Join Dick Whittington and his cat as they journey to London to find their fortune in a brand new show full of colourful characters, live music, much mayhem, and the very evil Queen Rat.

Aladdin
Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear NE26 1LZ
13th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Starring Kirsty Swain as the Princess

Dick Whittington
Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear NE26 1LZ
10th Jan 2012 to 15th Jan 2012
Come and join Dick and his faithful cat as they set out to make their fortune. Encounter shipwreck and adventure in strange lands, helping Dick overcome the plots of the villainous King Rat (Boo...Hiss) and return safe and sound to London Town.

Warwickshire

Sleeping Beauty
Royal Spa Centre, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4HN
9th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Join Nurse Nanny Nora, Josh the Jester and the dashing Prince Valiant as they battle with dragons and race a time machine to ensure that the Prince is ready to wake the sleeping Princess on time!

West Midlands

Mother Goose
The Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS
29th Nov 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Coventry’s favourite Dame, Andy Hockley, will star as Mother Goose in his 16th Belgrade panto! Join Mother Goose and her two sons Jack and Archie as they battle the wicked schemes of Squire Spartikus Skinflint and the villainous Demon King.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Warwick Arts Centre Studio, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
30th Nov 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE
10th Dec 2011 to 22nd Jan 2012
Starring Linda Lusardi as The Wicked Queen, Sam Kane as The Prince, The Grumbleweeds as Muddles and Chambers and Niki Evans as The Fairy!

Cinderella
Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB
17th Dec 2011 to 29th Jan 2012
The greatest pantomime of them all. We are delighted to welcome back Brian Conley for his fifth Birmingham panto in the role of Buttons. He is joined by Lynda Bellingham, the renowned actress and broadcaster and much-loved, warm and quick-witted panellist on ITV's Loose Women, as The Fairy Godmother.

West Sussex

Peter Pan
Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6YZ
9th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Nigel Havers sets sail to The Hawth this Christmas as the villainous Captain Hook in this year’s spectacular pantomime Peter Pan.

West Yorkshire

Aladdin
City Varieties Music Hall, Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW
1st Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
Panto returns to City Varieties in our newly refurbished venue. Aladdin, the 'Rock 'n' Roll' panto brings a hugely talented cast of actor musicians in a traditional panto.

Aladdin
Wakefield Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Wakefield WF1 2TE
1st Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Don't miss Theatre Royal Wakefield's sparkling family pantomime for 2011

Beauty and the Beast
The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD
2nd Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
CBBC favourite Jez Edwards plays Pierre. And of course panto wouldn’t be panto without a villain and Denise Nolan as Witch Hazel.

Cinderella
The Picturedrome, Market Walk, Homfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7DA
14th Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Will Cinderella go to the ball? Join Far Out Theatre this Christmas at The Picturedrome to find out! Full of colour, songs, dances & laughs, it's a perfect show & venue for all the family. Great value tickets available.

Robin Hood
Alhambra Theatre, Morley Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1AJ
17th Dec 2011 to 5th Feb 2012
Join Billy Pearce, his band of Merry Men and Maid Marion as they try to thwart the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham in West Yorkshire’s biggest pantomime.

Cinderella
The Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD
12th Jan 2012 to 21st Jan 2012
Join Cinderella as she meets Prince Charming and falls in love, boo at her Ugly Sisters, cheer at Buttons her friend, be dazzled by the magic of The Fairy Godmother as she transforms Cinderella from Rags to Riches.

Wiltshire

Cinderella
Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1QN
10th Dec 2011 to 8th Jan 2012
TV legend and actor Keith Chegwin leads a fantastic cast in this hilarious and spectacular show.

Worcestershire

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Redditch Palace Theatre, Civic Square, Alcester Street, Redditch, B98 8AH
10th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Starring STEFAN BOOTH (EastEnders, Dancing on Ice, Hollyoaks) as Prince Stefan NIKKI KELLY (Hi-Di-Hi) as The Wicked Queen

Scotland

Jackie and the Beanstalk
macrobert arts centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
23rd Nov 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Stirling Stella is at crisis point. Fairy Mary Christmas has has her wand stolen by the evil Giant Sleigh-Stacks, robbing the entire pantosphere of their Christmas Spirit. Only one band of merry revellers from Skinto-Row can save them.

Sergeant Cracker's Christmas Quest
Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JA
30th Nov 2011 to 26th Dec 2011
Sergeant Cracker's Christmas Quest is the perfect festive tale to warm the hearts of young and old alike. A brand new, fun filled musical adventure. £11.00/£9.00

Cinderella
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET
14th Dec 2011 to 14th Jan 2012
The most magical of all pantomimes. Fife's favourite pantomime is back with an extra special Scottish re telling of a timeless fairytale. £13.00/£10.00

Aladdin
Alhambra Theatre, 33 Canmore Street, Dunfermline KY12 7NX
14th Dec 2011 to 24th Dec 2011
Aladdin, the most mystical pantomime of all starring Craig Chalmers (Any Dream Will Do).

Cinderella
Eden Court Theatre, Bishop's Road, Inverness, IV3 5SA
6th Jan 2012 to 7th Jan 2012
Glass slippers, the Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin stagecoach and Prince Charming, it’s got all the ingredients for the perfect family Christmas treat? And you even get two Dames for the price of one with the Ugly Sisters!

Beauty and the Beast
Royal Lyceum Theatre, 30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX
25th Nov 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
He is duty-bound to return or send another in his place and, though she’s scared, brave Beauty vows to honour her father’s word and face the terrible monster.

Sinbad the Sailor
St. Serf's Church Hall, Clark Road, Goldenacre, Edinburgh
30th Nov 2011 to 3rd Dec 2011
Lively production of Sinbad the Sailor, great set, great laughs, great show. Bargain for all families. Tickets only £7 Adult, £3 under 18 and family £17 (2A+2C).

Cinderella
King's Theatre Edinburgh, 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LQ.
3rd Dec 2011 to 22nd Jan 2012
Allan Stewart, Andy Gray and Grant Stott are back in the greatest pantomime of them all. Tickets sell out fast so make sure you don't miss out on the fun!

Cinderella
Greyfriars Parish Church, Bloomgate, Lanark ML11 9ET
30th Nov 2011 to 3rd Dec 2012
This year LPC celebrates its 50th Show. What an achievement do not miss out on this show which will surely be great.

Mister Merlin
Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
2nd Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Mister Merlin’s magic is mince if he doesn’t have his wand ? a family heirloom handed down through many Merlin generations. The Great Bahooky’s magic has always been mince, so stealing Mister Merlin’s wand is part of his plan for world domination.

Cinderella
Stewarton Area Centre, Avenue Square, Stewarton, East Ayrshire, KA3 5AP
6th Dec 2011 to 11th Dec 2011
Don’t miss your chance to join in the panto fun, cheering for the goodies and booing at the baddies! Juice, crisps & glow sticks will be on sale at the show!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Theatre at Queen's, 170 Queen's Drive, Glasgow G42 8QZ
7th Dec 2011 to 10th Dec 2011
Theatre Ecole youth theatre presents their own version of this traditional panto. Lots of singing dancing and audience paticipation, fun for all the family.

Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates
SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW
17th Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Starring John Barrowman and The Krankies with brand-new and spectacular 3D.

Wales

Cinderella
Stiwt Theatre, Stiwt Theatre, Broad St, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Clwyd LL14 1RB
13th Dec 0011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Starring at the Stiwt this Christmas is North Wales very own pop star Andy Scott Lee famous from his pop days in 3SL Pop Idol & reality MTV show Totally Scott Lee. Alongside him is Big Brother 9 Hunk Dale Howard as Dandni.

Sleeping Beauty - The Rock 'n' Roll Panto
Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1YA
25th Nov 2011 to 28th Jan 2012
One of our best loved fairytales sprinkled with the magic of classic pop and soul hits, all played live by a talented cast of actor/musicians.

Snow White
The Pavilion Theatre, Promenade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3AQ
9th Dec 2011 to 7th Jan 2012
Classic panto tale.

Aladdin
Venue Cymru, The Promenade, Llandudno LL30 1BB
10th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Classic magical story from the Arabian Nights.

Aladdin
William Aston Hall, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AW
11th Feb 2012 to 17th Feb 2012
A traditional family pantomime with song dance and all round entertainment.

Cinderella
The Riverfront Theatre, Newport South Wales
1st Dec 2011 to 2nd Jan 2012
Will dear sweet Cinders be teased mercilessly by her two ugly sisters? Could she love dear Buttons? Will the Prince be charming?

Aladdin
North Wales Theatre, The Promenade, Penrhyn Crescent, Llandudno, LL30 1BB
10th Dec 2011 to 31st Dec 2011
Starring Jason Gardiner (Dancing on Ice, This Morning) and John Evans.

Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Pirates
New Theatre, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN
10th Dec 2011 to 22nd Jan 2012
Starring Christopher Biggins as Mrs Crusoe.

Aladdin
Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ
16th Dec 2011 to 15th Jan 2012
Starring Jimmy Osmond, Kevin Johns and Zoe George.

Northern Ireland

The Little Prince
Lyric Theatre Belfast, 55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast, BT9 5FB
1st Dec 2011 to 15th Jan 2012
Be the first to see this enchanting new adaptation of best-seller Le Petit Prince the ideal Christmas treat for all the family with music and lyrics by Nicholas Lloyd Webber and James D. Reid.

Jack and the Beanstalk
Grand Opera House, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7HR
2nd Dec 2011 to 21st Jan 2012
May McFettridge as Dame May Trot, Aidan O’Neill as Jack and Paddy Jenkins as The King.