Pantomime japes, jeers & jokes

Karen Neville

Love them or loathe them, pantomimes are most people’s first introduction to the theatre, the tales of good triumphing over evil are as old as time but that doesn’t stop their enduring allure. So book your tickets and take your seat…

The clock is ticking so pop on your glad rags and grab your tickets to the ball at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon for the timeless tale of Cinderella, the young girl desperate for a life of glamour and excitement and to escape her wicked stepsisters. A pair of shoes really can change your life as you’ll find out from Dec 7th-Jan 5th. Book at Book Cinderella tickets | Wyvern Theatre Swindon

Join Father Christmas and his Chief Elves in the North Pole as they get ready for Christmas Eve at Swindon Arts Centre. Father Christmas has decided to give Mrs Claus a well-earned rest so has enlisted his elves – and you – to help him complete an ever-growing to-do list! He needs your help to check the ‘naughty and nice’ list, look after his reindeer, and so much more… all before the clock strikes! Guaranteed to be jam-packed with more jokes than a Christmas cracker, this is an adventure the whole family can enjoy with magic, songs, and festive cheer throughout! Enjoy The Father Christmas Show, A Festive Panto Adventure from Dec 18th-24th. Book at Book The Father Christmas Show tickets | Swindon Arts Centre

Mirror, mirror on the wall… What’s the greatest pantomime of them all? Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs at Bath Theatre Royal of course… Poor Snow White is doomed to live unhappily ever after with her horrid stepmother, the Wicked Queen. In true rags-to-riches style, will Snow White, with the help of her madcap friends and a handsome Prince, vanquish the Queen’s evil plans? With a beautiful princess, a jealous Wicked Queen, seven bumbling dwarfs, a delicious Dame, a hilarious jester and not forgetting a poisoned apple and a magic mirror, it’s not to be missed! Bursting with great songs, stunning dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a magical treat for all. Bath’s must-see Christmas show runs from Dec 12th until Jan 12th. Tickets at Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs — Theatre Royal Bath

You’ll be egg-cited by the panto at the Theatre Royal Winchester this year. Have a gander at Mother Goose, Nov 30th-Jan 5th. Poor Mother Goose’s fortunes change when she meets the magical Priscilla, the goose that lays golden eggs! But when Priscilla is stolen away, Mother Goose and her son Jack embark on an adventure (or wild goose chase!) to rescue her, with a little help from their friends and you, of course! Visit Mother Goose | Theatre Royal Winchester to book. 

Head to Salisbury Playhouse this festive season for a magical family pantomime extravaganza. With dazzling dances, laugh-out-loud hilarity and sparkling songs from a live band, Sleeping Beauty promises pure festive joy for the entire family. Embark on an unforgettable adventure as Princess Stella falls under the wicked curse of evil Fairy Badflix, doomed to sleep for a hundred years. Can her loyal friends and family break the spell? Will the forces of good triumph over evil? And is there a charming prince in Salisburyshire ready to save the day? Don’t snooze and miss out! Get your tickets for the panto which runs until Jan 12th at Sleeping Beauty | Pantomime 2024/25 | Wiltshire Creative


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