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Pantomimes and Christmas Shows 2010 / 2011
Pantomimes, Family Musicals and Ice Shows taking place around the UK Christmas 2010 and New Year: (Please note details and casting are subject to change).
| Blackpool | Mooky and the Beanstalk Family Show Saturday 27 November 2010 to Sunday 23 January 2011 Blackpool Tower, Blackpool FY1 4BJ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online The Tower's Circus Pantomime is always one of the hottest tickets in Town and you need to book early to guarantee your seats. This year's show features Mooky the Clown along with award-winning Circus Artistes. |
| Birmingham | Cinderella - The Birmingham Royal Ballet Ballet Wednesday 24 November to Sunday 12 December 2010 Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4TB Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online A new version of a fairytale classic created for the City of Birmingham in Birmingham Royal Ballet's 20th anniversary year. Neglected and mistreated by her stepmother and sisters, Cinderella's life is one of drudgery and hardship until the evening of a wonderful ball at the palace when her Fairy Godmother appears to cast a spell that will change her life forever. Birmingham Royal Ballet's Director David Bintley choreographs this spellbinding new production, which receives its world premiere in Birmingham in November 2010. |
| Birmingham | Dick Whittington Panto Saturday 18 December 2010 to Sunday 30 January 2011 Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4TB Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Legendary international star Joan Collins makes her pantomime debut in the role of 'Queen Rat' at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Joining Joan on stage in Britain's biggest pantomime will be Julian Clary as 'The Spirit of the Bells in Dick Whittington', Nigel Havers as 'King Rat' and Keith Harris & Orville. |
| Birmingham | Spamalot Musical Tuesday 7 December 2010 to Saturday 1 January 2011 Alexandra Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4DS Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python's Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (sorry, cancelled - too expensive) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people in "a truly joyous and triumphant evening" (The Daily Express). |
| Blackburn | Aladdin Pantomime Saturday 11 to Friday 31 December 2010 King Georges Hall, Northgate, Blackburn BB2 1AA Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online |
| Bristol | Dick Whittington Pantomimes Saturday 11 December 2010 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Bristol Hippodrome, St. Augustines Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Another panomime extravaganza comes to the Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas and this time it's going to be bigger and better than ever before! The fabulous tale of Dick Whittington is brought to life on stage in a brand new glittering production starring the legendary Barbara Windsor as Fairy Bowbells, star of last year's show Andy Ford with his madcap comedy as Idle Jack and star of Coronation Street Eric Potts will be donning some fantastic frocks as Sarah the Cook, along with an amazing supporting cast of 30. |
| Cardiff | Mamma Mia! Musical Tuesday 16 November 2010 to Sunday 23 January 2011 Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night audiences are having the time of their lives! Now, it's your time to join them this Christmas and New Year at Cardiff's Wales Millennium Centre |
| Didcot | Day Out with Thomas To Meet Father Christmas Heritage Railway Family Christmas Trip Saturday 4 December to Thursday 23 December 2010 Didcot Railway Centre, Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Ride with Thomas to Father Christmas's grotto where Children will be given a present. Trips on Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Saturday 18, Sunday 19, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 December 2010. |
| Dublin | Aladdin Pantomime Sunday 28 November 2010 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Gaiety Theatre, South King Street, Dublin 2, IE Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online |
| Dublin | Cinderella Pantomime Wednesday 22 December 2010 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Olympia Theatre, 72 Dame Street, Dublin 2, IE Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online |
| Edinburgh | Thriller Live Musical Monday 6 December to Saturday 11 December 2010 Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3AA Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Thriller Live is a spectacular, high octane show celebrating the career of the world's undisputed King of Pop: Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5. This live stage show brings together the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of the Jacksons' greatest hits featuring eye-popping multi-media effects and dazzling choreography by the show's award-winning director Gary Lloyd. |
| Edinburgh | Hairspray Musical Tuesday 14 December 2010 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3AA Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online In Hairspray, it's 1962, the '50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance programme, 'The Corny Collins Show' and overnight is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the programme's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her hairdo? Only in Hairspray! Starring Michael Ball as 'Edna Turnblad' and Micky Dolenz as 'Wilbur Turnblad'. |
| Edinburgh | Swan Lake On Ice - the Imperial Ice Stars Family Musical Tuesday 18 January to Saturday 22 January 2011 Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3AA Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online The world's premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, are back with a dynamic new interpretation of their award-winning masterpiece Swan Lake On Ice. With Tchaikovsky's glorious music, exhilarating new choreography from leading ice director Tony Mercer, and dazzling new costumes, this innovative portrayal of the classic love story will take your breath away. The 26 World, European and National Championship skaters, who between them hold more than 250 competition medals, take contemporary ice dance to a new level with their daring and graceful feats - some of which are so complex they haven't yet been named - performed in the intimate setting of a frozen theatre stage. |
| Felixstowe | Cinderella - Dennis Lowe Theatre Company Panto Sat 18/12/10 to Mon 03/01/11 Spa Pavilion, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2DX Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Dennis Lowe Theatre Company's 45th Truly Traditional Family Pantomime at the Spa Pavilion is Cinderella featuring favourite local performers. One of the most popular pantos ever, Cinderella promises to be an enchanting and magical show for all the family, with a story that kids know and love. You can be sure of a spectacular show that will be packed full of traditional panto fun - Oh yes it will! - great songs, hilarious comedy and dazzling dance. |
| Folkestone | Aladdin Pantomime Thursday 23 December 2010 to Sunday 23 January 2011 Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Folkestone’s very own professional theatre company launches another spectacular family Christmas pantomime for 2010. Following from the success of Cinderella last year, The Community Theatre Project return to perform the year's biggest and best traditional Family Pantomime, Aladdin promises to delight audiences young and old. |
| Glasgow | Aladdin Pantomime Saturday 11 December 2010 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Clyde Auditorium, Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8YW Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online The rip-roaring adventure story of Aladdin will be brought magically to life in a spectacular production starring actor, television presenter and all-round entertainer, John Barrowman, in the title role of Aladdin. The Krankies, synonymous with the great tradition of pantomime in Glasgow, will be appearing alongside John as the Chinese Policemen. Their talent, combined with John Barrowman’s energy and showmanship together with our amazing visual effects, is set to make Aladdin an unmissable pantomime experience. Aladdin has all of the traditional elements of pantomime but with the added surprise of an array of 3D special effects. Wearing 3D glasses at certain points throughout the show the audience can rub the magic lamp as it appears in front of their nose, summon the magical 3D Genie from his lamp and join Aladdin on a superb magic carpet ride! |
| Glasgow | The Magical Adventures of Robin Hood Pantomime Saturday 11 December 2010 to Sunday 9 January 2011 Glasgow Pavilion, 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 3AX Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online This year's traditional family pantomime at the Glasgow Pavilion is The Magical Adventures of Robin Hood starring Jim Davidson as 'Robin Hood' along with his 'Merry Men' Colin & Justin, Dean Park as 'Nurse Ima Poltis', Cat Harvey as 'Friar (Nip’n) Tuck', Stephen Purdon as 'Will Scarlet', James McAnerney as the BIG loveable character 'Little John', Nieve Jennings as 'Maid Marion' and not forgetting the traditional panto Baddie - 'The Sheriff of Nottingham' played by Billy Armour. With a full supporting cast, a brand new script, new stage sets and stunning new costumes this is sure to be the best affordable Family Panto in Town this year! |
| Glasgow | The Singing Kettle - Santa's Fun Factory Children's Show Thursday 9 December to Sunday 12 December 2010 Braehead Arena, Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow PA4 8XF Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online The Singing Kettle's Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin have joined Santa at his Fun Factory to prepare for his deliveries on Christmas Eve! The excited Singing Kettle team have been left in charge of the 'Toy Making Machine' and will need the help of the audience to get all the presents onto the sleigh in time. With plenty of work to do, there's still time for lots of 'Kettle Openings' bursting with surprises. Join in with a sack full of non-stop singalong favourites and cracking Christmas songs that will get everyone in the festive mood. |
| Hastings | Cinderella Pantomime Saturday 11 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1JX Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online A traditional family pantomime starring the international pop legend Jimmy Osmond as 'Buttons'. This year's panto at the White Rock Theatre promises to be an unrivalled and first-class production. The story of Cinderella is brought magically to life from page to stage in a high-quality, top-drawer production packed with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and, of course, the special pantomime moment when Cinderella is transformed from rags-to-riches and whisked off to the ball-with the help of a little dusting of fairy Godmother magic! |
| Liverpool | Aladdin Pantomime Friday 10 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 Liverpool Empire Theatre, Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 1JE Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Pantomime returns to the Liverpool Empire from First Family Entertainment, the company that brought the hugely successful Peter Pan to Liverpool last Christmas. Aladdin will be doing all he can to win the heart of the beautiful Princess, but the evil Abanazar will be trying to thwart his plans. With all your favourite characters including Wishee Washee, the Emperor, Chinese Policeman, and of course, the ultimate pantomime dame - Widow Twankey! |
| London | Peppa Pig Live Children's Show Tuesday 30 November 2010 to Sunday 19 December 2010 Criterion Theatre Piccadilly Circus, London SW1Y 4XA Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity - jumping up and down in muddle puddles! Today it's a bright and sunny day. It's a very special day. It's Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. The specially adapted stage play Peppa Pig in London promises to be a charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles and oinks. More info on Peppa Pig Live |
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London West End | West End Family Musicals Grease the Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre Legally Blonde at the Savoy Theatre The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane Stomp at the Ambassadors Theatre Thriller - Live at the Lyric Theatre We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre Wicked the Musical at the Apollo Theatre, Victoria |
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London West End | West End Christmas Ballet and Dance Shows Matthew Bourne's Cinderella: 30 November 2010 to 23 January 2011 at Sadler's Wells Theatre The Snowman: 1 December 2010 to 9 January 2011 at the Peacock Theatre |
| Manchester | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pantomime Saturday 4 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 Manchester Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester, Lancashire M3 3HP Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online The panto Snow White has a hilarious script, sparkling sets, lavish costumes, romance, comedy and bags of audience participation. With big song and dance numbers and a magic mirror full of surprises, Snow White is sure to delight the whole family. Will Snow White meet her Prince Charming? Will the dwarfs overcome the Wicked Queen’s magic spells? All will be revealed this Christmas so book your tickets now and be taken on a magical pantomime adventure. |
| Manchester | The Nutcracker - Northern Ballet Theatre Ballet Tuesday 23 November to Saturday 27 November 2010 Manchester Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Snow is falling as Clara and her family prepare for their Christmas party. Her Uncle, Herr Drosselmeyer, arrives with tales of his exotic travels. Everyone is excited by his gifts but none is more loved than the strange wooden Nutcracker doll Clara holds fiercely in her arms. But her Nutcracker is much more than it seems. As the clock strikes midnight she finds herself in a dream world where she must fight a battle with the wicked Mouse King before being whisked away on an enchanting journey. Enter the magical world of Clara's imagination in Northern Ballet Theatre's new production of The Nutcracker. This traditional ballet is a treat for the whole family with beautiful costumes, spectacular sets and Tchaikovsky's famous score, including The Waltz of the Flowers and The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. |
| Manchester | We Will Rock You Musical Friday 3 December 2010 to Saturday 15 January 2011 Manchester Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Since 2002 over 10 million theatregoers world-wide have thrilled to this awe-inspirng production. With 24 of Queen's biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band's legendary live performances, this theatrical phenomenon is not to be missed this Christmas at the Manchester Palace Theatre! The cast features exCoronation Street star Kevin Kennedy, Darren Day, X Factor finalists Brenda Edwards, actress Georgina Hagen, most recently seen in ITV's Britannia High, and I'd Do Anything reality show contestant Ashley Russell. Featuring Radio Ga Ga; I Want To Break Free; Somebody to Love; Killer Queen; Bohemian Rhapsody; We Are the Champions; and, of course, We Will Rock You |
| Newcastle | Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime Friday 10 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 Tyne Theatre Newcastle (Formerly Opera House), Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4AG Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Join your favourite panto team at The Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, for two hours of laughter and music for all ages with the exciting story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Our friends, the Flupperty, Muppety Puppets will help us take you on a magic adventure to the top of Beanstalkland, where Jack will do battle with the Hairy Scary Giant (who is really a big softy). Don't miss out on the funniest panto in town - book now! |
| Oxford | The Sound of Music Family Musical Tuesday 7 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 New Theatre Oxford, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AG Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Connie Fisher returns as 'Maria' in the world's best-loved musical, The Sound of Music this Christmas. This lavish and critically acclaimed production, direct from the London Palladium, tells the story of the Von Trapp family's flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike. With its unforgettable score that includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, The Lonely Goatherd, and of course the glorious title song The Sound of Music, it's the perfect family treat! Although the producers of The Sound of Music cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, Connie Fisher is expected to perform at all performances excluding Tuesdays 14, 21 & 28 December at 7.00pm, Wednesdays 8 and 29 December at 2.30pm, Wednesdays 15 and 22 Dec at 7.30pm, and Thursdays 9 and 30 December at 7.30pm, subject always to illness and holidays. |
| Shackerstone | Santa's Christmas Special Heritage Train Saturday 4 December 2010 to Friday 24 December 2010 Battlefield Line Railway, Shackerstone Station, Shackerstone, Leicestershire CV13 6NW Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Santa travels on the train in his own special coach where children can visit him in his grotto to receive their present. Adults are served a glass of Wine or Sherry and a Hot Mince Pie on their way to Shenton Station. Rides take place on Saturday 4, Sunday 5, Saturday 11, Sunday 12, Saturday 18, Sunday 19 and Friday 24 December 2010. |
| Southport | Aladdin Pantomime Thursday 9 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 Southport Theatre and Hall Complex, Southport, Merseyside PR9 0DZ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online A traditional family panto. |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | Roald Dahl's Matilda, a Musical Family Musical Tuesday 9 November 2010 to Sunday 30 January 2011 The Courtyard Theatre, Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BB Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Welcome to the magical world of Roald Dahl's Matilda, the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Her parents think she is a nuisance and she thinks, quite rightly, they are only interested in watching telly. When they are not glued to the box, her mum spends all her time practising ballroom dancing while her dad gloats about his latest dodgy business deal. Life is not much better at school, where the monstrous headmistress Miss Trunchbull terrifies students and teachers alike. Then one day Matilda discovers she has a very special power and decides it's time the grown ups were taught a lesson. Be warned, the children are revolting... Roald Dahl's classic novel, loved by generations of readers young and old, has been adapted by Dennis Kelly with songs by composer and comedian Tim Minchin, in this hilarious new version from the Royal Shakespeare Company. |
| Torquay | Aladdin Pantomime Friday 17 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon TQ2 5EZ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online This years traditional family pantomime at The Princess Theatre, Torquay is Aladdin... Aladdin will be doing all he can to win the heart of the beautiful Princess, but the evil Abanazar will be trying to thwart his plans. With all your favourite characters including Wishee Washee, the Emperor, Chinese Policeman, and of course, the ultimate pantomime dame - Widow Twankey! |
| York | Cinderella Pantomime Friday 10 December 2010 to Sunday 2 January 2011 Grand Opera House York, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online New Pantomime Productions return to the Grand Opera House York this Christmas with their spectacular family pantomime Cinderella! We are pleased to announce that following his hugely popular appearance as 'Muddles' in last year's Snow White, Stuart Wade will be once again be donning his pantomime costume, as well as directing the show this Christmas. Don't miss this wonderful festive treat, perfect for the whole family. |
| Whitley Bay | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Family Musical Tuesday 14 December 2010 to Monday 3 January 2011 Playhouse, Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1LZ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online Mirror, Mirror on the wall, which is the most spectacular pantomime of all? Will Snow White meet her Prince Charming? Will the dwarfs overcome the Wicked Queens Magic spells? Book your tickets and find out this Christmas at Whitley Bay's traditional family panto. |
| Whitley Bay | Cinderella - Whitley Bay Pantomime Society Panto Monday 10 January to Saturday 15 January 2011 Playhouse, Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay NE26 1LZ Buy Tickets: 0844 847 1722 or buy tickets online The story of Cinderella is more than a thousand years old. But is still one of the most popular fairy tales today. So what's new about Cinderella in 2011? Quite a lot! A sparkling coach, sensationally transformed by Cinderella's fairy Godmother from an ordinary pumpkin. The ugly sisters will be more ugly than ever and cruel to their young beautiful sister. Buttons will be a likeable lad who fancies Cinderella. The handsome prince will rescue her from a life of drudgery, but will the slipper left behind at the ball fit? The story, cast, costumes and scenery will not disappoint you. |
