Best Pantomimes in the East Midlands

It wouldn't be Christmas without a family trip to the panto, it's fun for all the family from 2 to 102!

Here are all the top pantomimes around the East Midlands including Derby, Nottingham, Lincoln, Leicester and Northampton.

Robin Hood

Baths Hall, 59 Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 7RG
3rd Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Heigh-Ho in the Merry Green Wood! The legendary Annie Fanny bursts back into The Baths Hall as she teams up with Robin Hood and his band of merry misfits for a panto adventure.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Deco Theatre, The Old Savoy, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
4th Dec 2026 to 28th Dec 2026

Join all the characters you know and love on their whirlwind journey to the Emerald City, packed with dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy and plenty of audience participation. A magical treat for all ages is on its way.

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Sleeping Beauty

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
4th Dec 2026 to 2nd Jan 2027

Expect a sensational cast, glittering costumes, and toe-tapping tunes ? all wrapped up in the pantomime magic you know and love.

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Beauty and the Beast

1435 Theatre, Corporation Street, Chesterfield, S41 7TX
4th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Packed with breathtaking sets, outrageous costumes, magic and mayhem the award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment bring this absolute 'beast' of a furry-tail adventure to Chesterfield.

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Snow White

Derby Arena, Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8JB
4th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Starring Derby's favourite award-winning Dame, Morgan Brind, this dazzling panto adventure has the perfect recipe to outwit the Wicked Queen. Bring a touch of fairytale sparkle to your festive season with a magical pantomime, Snow White.

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Help! Santa's Missing

Chapel Street Arts Centre, Chapel Street, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, DE1 3GU
10th Dec 2026 to 23rd Dec 2026

Work together to solve puzzles and unravel the mystery by following a trail of clues through enchanted forests, snowy landscapes, and bustling Christmas markets. Will you discover who is behind Santa's disappearance?

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Peter Pan

Lighthouse Theatre, Thurston Drive, Kettering NN15 6PB
11th Dec 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

Join Peter, Wendy & Tinker Bell as they battle the fearsome Captain Hook and his motley crew of pirates. With pixie dust in the air and adventure around every corner, there?s only one rule in Neverland - never grow up!

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