Pantos and Christmas Shows 2025 A Family Experience

Northern Ballet's Nutcracker

18th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King in the ultimate festive entertainment.

Jack and the beastalk panto at City Varities

Jack and the Beanstalk at City Varities

28th November 2025 to 11th January 2026
A very different format to the traditional Christmas pantomime, Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos mix traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by an ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians.

Sleeping Beauty PAnto poster with text and swirly red background

Sleeping Beauty at Carriageworks Leeds

21st November 2025 to 4th January 2026
This Christmas, the spellbinding story of Sleeping Beauty bursts onto the Carriageworks Theatre stage in a spectacular pantomime packed with magic, music, and mayhem!

The Snow Queen at East Riding Theatre

4th to 27th December 2025
Join Gerda in her adventures as she crosses Scandinavia, wrestling with bandits and befriending a reindeer. Will she be able to summon the strength and love within herself to rescue Kai and to melt the ice that grips his heart?

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A Christmas Carol on KWVR

4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th,and 19th December 2025
This production combines the beautiful surroundings and experience of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway with prestige theatre, including some of the nation’s most highly trained performers and an acclaimed and award-winning production team.

Robin Hood's Helmsley Adventure at Helmsley Arts Centre

6th to 14th December 2025
Join the 1812 Theatre company at Helmsley Arts Centre for the ever popular Panto! A traditional tale, told in our own fun, silly and racous way! A pantomime with no strings attached.

Aladdin at Lyeceum Sheffield

5th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Join Sheffield Leceum for 2025's spectacular, fun-filled, family pantomime, Aladdin! Starring Strictly superstar, Kevin Clifton, CBeebies' favourite, Evie Pickerill and Sheffield legend Damian Williams.

Beauty and The Beast at Hull New Theatre

10th to 31st December 2025
Starring Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver and comedy legend Paul Chuckle alongside panto grande dame Jack Land Noble and local lad Jack Gleadow.

Sleeping Beauty at Carriageworks Theatre

Beauty and the Beast at Lawrence Batley Theatre

1st December 2025 to 4th January 2026
A tale as old as pantomime. Our annual panto returns for winter 2025... A magical charm has transformed a Prince into a beastly creature. Now trapped in his castle, only true love will lift the spell...

Jack and the beanstalk panto in Wakefield Yorkshire

Jack and the Beanstalk at Wakefield Theatre Royal

25th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
The story of a boy, a cow, magic beans and a fearsome giant gets the Wakefield treatment that you’ve come to know and love. With a brand new script, glittering sets, less than glamorous baddies and a dame that’s unmatched, there’s no wonder that Wakefield’s very own pantomime never disappoints!

Peter Pan at Joseph Rowntree Theatre

6th, 7th, 9th to 13th December 2025
A rollicking romp of a traditional family panto! Join Wendy, John and Michael as they fly with Peter Pan to the fantastical world of Neverland. Cling onto your seats as Peter and the Lost Boys do battle with the rather nasty Captain Hook and his even nastier bunch of pirates.

Illustration of Jack climbing the beanstalk

Jack and The Beanstalk - Harrogate Theatre

26th November 2025 to 18th January 2026
Join Jack on an epic adventure, which involves climbing a huge beanstalk to an enchanted land and protecting everyone from the ‘Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum’ of a very hungry giant! Packed with sparkle and jokes galore, Harrogate Theatre’s magical pantomime is a festive family favourite.

Dick Whittington at Bridlington Spa

12th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
It's a real knockout for Bridlington Spa's festive pantomime as former boxing champion Tommy Coyle steps into the ring or rather, onto the stage to take on the villainous role of King Rat in this year's spectacular production of Dick Whittington!

Sleeping Beauty - Scarborough Spa

6th December 2025 to 1st January 2026
This years’ Pantomime at the Scarborough Spa is guaranteed to be a magical production, as Beauty & The Beast is coming to Spa Theatre. Back by popular demand, Anne "The Governess" Hegerty from ITV's 'The Chase' is to co-headline the cast in this spectacular production, playing the role of Fairy Rose.

Beauty and the Beast at Victoria Theatre, Halifax

13th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Make memories this festive season with this fun-filled Christmas panto spectacular which is the perfect treat for all the family! This traditional family pantomime is packed full of all the ingredients you know and love, hilarious slapstick comedy, plenty of audience interaction and marvellous musical numbers.

Wizard of Oz at Scarborough Spa

20th and 21st December 2025
Scarborough Theatre Company presents: The Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film including: “Over the Rainbow”, “If I Only Had A Brain” and “We’re Off To See The Wizard”.

Cinderella at The Academy, Barnsley

2nd to 31st December 2025
Join The Academy Theatre for a spectacular pantomime that will delight audiences of all ages! Follow the enchanting journey of our beloved Cinderella as she navigates her way from rags to riches with the help of her quirky Fairy Godmother,a mischievous mouse and a dash of magical sparkle!

Santa Claus with twinkling Christmas lights in the background.

Father Christmas in Yorkshire

A visit to Santa Claus is a Christmas highlight for many children, find out where he is visiting across Yorkshire this year.

Snowman and Snowdog in concert

13th and 14th December 2025
Make it a Christmas to remember with a very special performance featuring one of the world’s best-loved and iconic animated films, The Snowman and the Snowdog brought to life in spectacular fashion by the Leeds Conservatoire orchestra.

Oliver Twist at Hull Truck Theatre

28th November 2025 to 4th January 2025
Join young Oliver Twist on the adventure of a lifetime in this festive adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Jam packed with songs and dance, including traditional much-loved carols, folk tunes and original music.