12 great Christmas shows and pantos in and around Cheshire

Pantomimes and Christmas shows taking place in and around Cheshire during the festive season.

November 1st - December 8th
CINDERELLA
the European premiere of the Broadway version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical features several fresh characters and songs with West End leading lady Grace Mouat in the title role.
Tickets: £25 + £2 booking fee
Hope Mill Theatre, 113 Pollard Street, Manchester. M4 7JA
hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/cinderella

December 7th - January 8th
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
This fun retelling of the traditional story features The X Factor’s David Heath, Britain’s Got Talent’s Paul Tate, Eurovision's Nikki French, radio host John Cooper and Brindley Theatre regulars Rebecca Lake, Andrew Curphey and Charlotte Dacia.
Brindley Theatre, High St, Runcorn WA7 1BG
thebrindley.org.uk

December 8th – January 9th
CINDERELLA
Stockport’s very own Phil Mealey stars alongside Cheryl Ferguson, famous as the long-standing Eastenders character, Heather Trott.
Tickets: Adult £23.45, Under 16s £17.05
Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1SP | 0161 477 7779
stockportplaza.co.uk/whats-on/cinderella

December 10th – January 15th
THE SNOW QUEEN
This original Storyhouse production is an adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, adapted by Charles Way and directed by Hannah Noone
Tickets: £18 - £33.50 (Members)
Storyhouse, Hunter Street Chester CH1 2AR | 01244 409 113
www.storyhouse.com/event/oliver-twist

December 10th–31st
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Su Pollard and Mark Labbett star alongside Northwich Legends Ryan Greaves, Steve Moorewood and Georgie Jackson in a rollercoaster ride through The Kingdom of Skid Row.
Tickets: £19
Northwich Memorial Court, Northwich, CW9 5QJ | 01606 261100
brioentertainment.org/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk

December 9th – January 2nd
DICK WHITTINGTON
With the help of his new love Alice, Fairy Bow Bells, Sarah the Cook and her silly son Idle Jack, will Dick Whittington be able to vanquish King Rat?
Tickets: £18
Altrincham Garrick Theatre, Barrington Road, Altrincham, WA14 1HZ | 0161 928 1677
altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/shows/peter-pan

Louie Spence (Image: Paul Clapp - Limelight Studios)

December 16th – January 8th
ALADDIN
Aladdin, starring Louie Spence as the Spirit of the Ring, Jamie Kenna (Coronation Street) as Abanazar, Kiera-Nicole (Milkshake) as Jasmine and returning for his sixth year, Crewe’s treasured dame, Malcolm Lord as Widow Twankey
Tickets from £25.50
Crewe Lyceum, Heath St, Crewe CW1 2DA | 0343 310 0050
crewelyceum.co.uk/Online/crewe-pantomime

December 3rd - January 8th
CINDERELLA
A star-studded cast along with real Shetland ponies, enchanted pumpkins and a sparkling fairy-tale carriage are just some of the elements that look to deliver a memorable experience at The Royal this Christmas.
Tickets: from £18
St Helens Theatre Royal, Corporation St, Saint Helens WA10 1LQ | 01744 756000
www.sthelenstheatreroyal.com

December 10th – January 1st
SLEEPING BEAUTY
Mollie Kate Angus returns to The Grange as the wicked Carabosse, along with Lucy Brindle as Princess Aurora, Jake Hankey as the Prince and comedy favourite Charles M Duke.
Tickets: £18.50
Grange Theatre, Bradburns Lane, Hartford, CW8 1LU | 01606 539040
thegrangetheatre.com

December 16th–24th
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Claire Sweeney plays The Enchantress in this production full of stunning sets, colourful costumes and classic one-liners.
Tickets: from £15
Ellesmere Port Civic Hall, Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0AZ | 0151 356 6890
brioentertainment.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast

David Tag as the Ringmaster in Goldilocks (Image: David Munn)

December 9th – January 1st
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS
Hollyoaks actor David Tag, who won over audiences when the show was staged in St Helens last year, will reprise his role as The Ringmaster.in this production that is a mix of unbelievable circus tricks, madcap comedy capers and a smash-hit selection of chart hits to sing and dance along to.
Tickets: from £18
Epstein Theatre, Hanover House, 85 Hanover St, Liverpool L1 3DZ | 0844 888 9991
epsteintheatre.co.uk

January 6th-15th
DICK WHITTINGTON
Tony Peers Productions will perform the classic family pantomime Dick Whittington which is sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Tickets: from £13.50
Parr Hall, Cultural Quarter, Palmyra Square South, Warrington WA1 1BL | 01925 442345
parrhall.culturewarrington.org/whats-on/dick-whttington/