10 best UK Christmas Pantomimes 2024

Christmas 2024 Pantomimes by coach

Oh no, it isn't! Oh yes, it is – pantomime season is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to kick off the festive fun than by catching one of the UK's best shows. Whether you're after a classic "he's behind you!" moment or a magical "bibbidi-bobbidi-boo" transformation, we’ve got you covered.

Check out our guide of the 10 best UK Christmas Pantomimes in 2024 to help you decide which is the one for you.

Robin Hood - London Palladium (London)

The capital is always an amazing place to be over Christmas, so don’t miss out on all the excitement with this excellent panto performance of Peter Pan.

With TV legends, Jane McDonald as Maid Marion and Julian Clary as Robin Hood joined by pantomime royalty, Nigel Havers, this all-star cast is sure to leave you with a fun festive feeling.

Dates: 7 December 2024 – 12 January 2025
Get tickets now from lwtheatres.co.uk.

For coach travel to London click here.

Sleeping Beauty - Hope Street Theatre (Liverpool)

A uniquely liverpudlian show for all the family, Sleeping Beauty tells the tale of Princess Aurora Lily Wheeler who pricks her finger on a spindle wheel cursed by the evil Carabosse at her 18th birthday party.

Featuring great music, plenty of comedy and a story full of twists and turns, this panto is a certified crowd pleaser.

Dates: 13 December 2024 – 31 December 2024
Get tickets now from hopestreettheatre.com.

For coach travel to Liverpool click here.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears - Bristol Hippodrome (Bristol)

Take the coach to Bristol this festive season with low fares and plenty to see and do. Don’t miss Goldilocks and The Three Bears live at the Hippodrome with an all-star cast, headlined by Brian Conley!

See the classic story of Goldilocks come to life on stage with plenty of comedy, audience participation, wild costumes and more!

Dates: 7 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
Get tickets now at atgtickets.com.

For coach travel to Bristol click here.

Peter Pan - Birmingham Hippodrome (Birmingham)

Take a trip to the second city this Christmas as the Hippodrome becomes home to Peter Pan.

Featuring a top cast led by Birmingham and This Morning's very own Alison Hammond and Hollyoaks’ Danny Mac, a story brimming with laughter and action, this classic production is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Dates: 21 December 2024 - 2 February 2024
Get tickets today from birminghamhippodrome.com.

For coach travel to Birmingham click here.

Cinderella - Festival Theatre (Edinburgh)

Head to the Scottish capital by coach for a fun-filled family outing this Christmas. Edinburgh has plenty to offer, including this fantastic production of Cinderella at the Festival Theatre.

This panto is already getting rave reviews so be sure not to miss out and book your tickets today.

Dates: 23 November 2024 - 31 December 2024
Get your tickets at capitaltheatres.com.

For coach travel to Edinburgh click here.

Jack and the Beanstalk - Southampton Mayflower (Southampton)

Catch the coach to Southampton for a festive party at the Mayflower; it presents Jack at the Beanstalk.

Starring BGT legends Ashley Banjo and Diversity. As well as award winning actor and comedian Kev Orkian. This show is one filled with big names and plenty of dramatic flair.

Dates: 14 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
Get tickets now from mayflower.org.uk.

For coach travel to Southampton click here.

Cinderella - Manchester Opera House (Manchester)

Manchester’s own Jason Manford is back by popular demand and headlining this amazing production of Cinderella, developed by the world's biggest pantomime producer, Crossroads Pantomimes.

The show promises plenty of audience participation, dazzling special effects, rib-tickling comedy and much more!

Dates: 14 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
Get your tickets now at manchesterthreatres.com.

For coach travel to Manchester click here.

Cinderella - New Theatre (Cardiff)

Heading to Cardiff rather than Manchester? No problem, Cinderella is playing at the New Theatre too!

Catch a superstar cast including Gethin Jones, Owain Wyn Evans, Panto Dame extraordinaire Doyle and many more.

Dates: 7 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
Get your tickets today from newtheatrecardiff.co.uk.

For coach travel to Cardiff click here.

Pinocchio - The Alhambra Theatre (Bradford)

Visit Bradford this Christmas by coach and catch Pinocchio on stage at the Alhambra Theatre.

With a great cast, including local entertainment legend Billy Pearce, Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne and Ru Paul’s Drag Race’s Courtney Act it’s sure to be a fantastic hit with all the family.

Dates: 7 December 2024 - 19 January 2025
Get your tickets now at bradford-theatres.co.uk.

For coach travel to Bradford click here.

Peter Pan - Theatre Royal (Nottingham)

And finally, why not visit Nottingham this Christmas and enjoy the Theatre Royal production of Peter Pan?

Featuring TV Fashionista, Gok Wan, as well as Loose Women’s Denise Welch and TV’s Paul Chuckle, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better way to end your year in the home of Robin Hood.

Dates: 7 December 2024 - 12 January 2025
Get your tickets today from trch.co.uk.

For coach travel to Nottingham click here.

Discover a host of great places to visit by coach this Christmas on our destinations page.

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