Pantomimes and Christmas shows taking place in and around Lancashire during the festive season.
November 25th - January 7th
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
It's the first ever Christmas for Shakespeare North Playhouse and they mark their festive debut with a fast, furious and whacky musical retelling of the Dickens classic.
Tickets:
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prospero Place, Prescot, L34 3AB | 0300 303 4204.
shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/a-christmas-carol
November 26th - December 24th
CINDERELLA
Local singer-songwriter Sarah Ward takes on the role of Cinders with lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, winner of The Voice UK and Liberty X Star at The Prince and social media star Charlotte Dawson as 'Glamourous Stepmother'
Tickets: from £12
Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 525 Ocean Blvd, Blackpool, FY4 1EZ | 0871 222 8787
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows/cinderella-the-pantomime/
November 26th - December 31st
CINDERELLA
With all the traditional thrills of a family pantomime, popular songs, dancers, comedy, beautiful sets and costumes with an all star cast with Linda Lusardi as the magical Fairy Godmother.
Tickets: Adult: £18.50, Child: £12.50
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Blackburn, BB2 4HT | 01254 685 500
blackburnempire.com
December 2nd - January 1st
SLEEPING BEAUTY
This year’s pantomime will star Sleeping Beauty stars Dancing On Ice Champion and Soapstar Hayley Tamaddon as Good Fairy, Comic and Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Steve Royle as Silly Billy, and dame extraordinaire Philip Meeks as the one and only Nursie.
Tickets: £22
Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HT | 01253 290190
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
November 24th - December 31st
ROBIN HOOD
The Sheriff of Nottingham comes to Lancashire where he plans to build himself a new home and capture the Pendle Witches but sheep farmer Marian has other ideas.
Tickets: from £18
The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QE | 01524 598500
dukeslancaster.org
December 5th-30th
CINDERELLA
Featuring all of the best-loved panto shenanigans with an abundance of laughter, dance and music along with dazzling scenery and costumes, spectacular special effects and plenty of audience participation.
Tickets: Adult £18, Senior £16, Child £14.
Lowther Pavilion Theatre, West Beach, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5QQ | 01253 794221
www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk
December 10th-31st
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Join a star-studded cast telling the story of Jack and his mother Dame Trott as they try to defeat the evil Fleshcreep and his master the Giant.
Tickets: £14 – £19.50
King George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA | 01254 582579
www.kinggeorgeshall.com
December 9th-17th
KING ARTHUR
Follow Arthur and his magical sword Excalibur in their adventures in the magical kingdom of Camelot.
Chorley Theatre, Dole Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2RL | 01257 264362
Tickets: Adults £12, Child £10
chorleytheatre.com
December 9th-20th
MOTHER GOOSE
The age old tale of Mother Goose is the Preston Musical Comedy Society’s exciting new production for the festive season.
Tickets: from £10
The Playhouse Theatre, Market Street West, Preston PR1 2HB | 0333 666 3366
prestonplayhouse.com
December 10 – January 2
PETER PAN
Comedy superstar Jason Manford will lead the cast in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan in the role of Captain Hook, joined by returning Manchester panto favourite Ben Nickless as Smee.
Tickets: from £13
Manchester Opera House, 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP | 0333 009 5399
www.atgtickets.com/manchester
December 8th – 31st
ALADDIN
This version of the legendary rags to riches story stars Patsy Kensit as the Genie of the Lamp as Aladdin tries to overcome the evil Abanazar.
Tickets: From £18
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB | 01704 533333
www.theatkinson.co.uk
January 1st-15th
CINDERELLA
This magical pantomime features great songs, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes, lots of laughs and amazing special effects
Tickets: From £12
The Muni, Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire BB8 0BP | 01282 661234
www.themuni.co.uk
