We have a compiled a list of all the dazzling pantomimes and Christmas shows happening this festive season in and around Cheshire.

27th Nov - 31st Dec Mr Popper's Penguins Direct from a smash hit New York and London West End season, this action-packed musical is an ideal festive family show that features performing penguin puppets and original songs. Something to keep the kids quiet and entertained. Waterside, Sale, watersidearts.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th Dec - 5th Jan Cinderella This classic fairytale and seasonal favourite delivers all the traditional pantomime fun you could wish for. With Emmerdale's Sammy Winward in the title role of Cinderella, and award-winning actor Crissy Rock and Brookside's Sarah White doubling up as the Ugly Sisters it's capers, song and laughter from start to end. Epstein Theatre, Liverpool, epsteinliverpool.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th - 29th Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Renowned pantomime dame Eric Potts and musical theatre star Zoe George will be joining the cast of this year's magical Manchester pantomime of the classic fairytale, alongside Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel-Horwood. Perfect for an evening of family fun. Manchester Opera House, atgtickets.com/Manchester ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th Dec -12th Jan Peter Pan This Christmas, follow the second star to the right and journey to Neverland for a high-flying adventure. Actress Imogen Slaughter takes on the role of the wicked Captain Hook and James Phoon takes the title role. Storyhouse, Chester, storyhouse.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10th Dec- 5th Jan Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Lose yourself in the whimsical world of Whoville in this hilarious and heart-warming musical, narrated by Max the Dog who tells the story of the scheming Grinch who decides to ruin Christmas, but finds his own festive miracle. The Lowry, Salford, thelowry.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11th Dec - 12th Jan Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Starring Brindley panto favourite Rebecca Lake as Snow White and soap star Michael Starke as the Huntsman, expect dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery and the customary hilarity in the classic tale of Snow White. The Brindley, Runcorn, thebrindley.org.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13th Dec - 5th Jan Peter Pan The much-loved comedy duo Cannon & Ball star in this year's family pantomime alongside X Factor star Chico and the Lyceum's own Grand Dame, Malcolm Lord as Mrs Smee. A swashbuckling family adventure that brings the classic tale Peter Pan to hilarious life. Crewe Lyceum, Crewe, crewelyceum.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13th - 21st Dec Dick Whittington and his Cat A hilarious and classic pantomime of the boy who sets out to find his fortune in London, joined by his clever and resourceful cat. Expect fun, romance, laughter and song. The Forum, Stockport, nktheatre.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14th - 1st Jan Aladdin Take a magical carpet ride with the annual pantomime starring Grange Theatre favourites Rob Stevens as Widow Twankey and Oliver Scott as Wishee Washwee. Featuring a blend of live music, lavish costumes and a good dose of 'he's behind you!' The Grange Theatre, Northwich, thegrangetheatre.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7th Dec - 5th Jan Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs A spectacular and magical pantomime starring Claire Sweeney as The Wicked Queen, along with Luke Walsh as The Prince and Sean Jones as Muddles. Let's not forget the Seven Dwarfs who'll be dancing and singing their way across the stage to the mines. Floral Pavilion Theatre, Wallasey, floralpavilion.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3rd Jan - 12 Jan Cinderella Parr Hall's panto traditional takes place in January. See in 2020 with this year's production of Cinderella. Parr Hall, Warrington, parrhall.culturewarrington.org -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------