Best Pantomimes in the North East 2026 - 2027

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

Here are all the top pantomimes around the North East including Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Darlington and Blyth.

ELF The Musical

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
18th Nov 2026 to 21st Nov 2027

Elf the Musical is based on the 2003 feature film of the same name. It features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney?s Aladdin on Broadway).

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Rapunzel

Gala Theatre and Cinema, Millenium Place, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1WA
19th Nov 2026 to 31st Dec 2026

In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks.

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Aladdin

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
4th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Laugh at dotty Widow Twankey, boo and hiss the evil Abanazar and cheer on our heroes Princess Jasmine and Aladdin who, with one rub of their magic lamp, meet the most amazing Genie.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

The Phoenix Theatre Blyth, Beaconsfield Street, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 2DS
5th Dec 2026 to 27th Dec 2026

Expect sparkle, silliness, show-stopping songs and all the 'He's behind you!' moments you can shout at. Will Jack save the day, win the heart of Jill, and make it back down the beanstalk in one piece?

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The Further Adventures of Peter Pan, The Return of Captain Hook

Sunderland Empire, High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3EX
11th Dec 2026 to 3rd Jan 2027

Back by popular demand, is the fabulous Miss Rory (Boulevard) as the enchanting Rorina the Mermaid and hilarious funny man Tom Whalley as the side-splitting Smee in the North East's canniest panto!

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Jack & The Beanstalk

The Majestic Theatre, 78-80 Bondgate, Darlington DL3 7JT
12th Dec 2026 to 28th Dec 2026

Join Jack on a magical, sky-high adventure full of laughter, music, and mayhem! When a handful of magic beans grows into a towering beanstalk, Jack finds himself in a land above the clouds.

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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 6BR
23rd Feb 2027 to 27th Feb 2027

The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.

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Adult Pantomimes in the North East

Pantomimes in Northumberland

Pantomimes in Tyne & Wear

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