Pantomimes in Tyne and Wear 2025 - 2026

Nativity! The Musical

Sunderland Empire, High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3EX
to 1st Dec 2025

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette's School they're attempting to mount a musical version!

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1ES
21st Nov 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

The EGG-cellent fairy tale of Mother Goose gets a CRACKING Cooksonville remake for 2024. Packed with song, dance and lots of laughter, the YOLKS are guaranteed to CRACK you up.

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The Night Before ChrisMouse

Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
22nd Nov 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a?MOUSE! Join MOUSE on a Christmas Eve mission to deliver a present.

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Aladdin

Theatre Royal, 100 Grey Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 6BR
25th Nov 2025 to 18th Jan 2026

Chris Hayward once again dons the Dame?s frocks as Aladdin?s mum, Mother Goose, Joe McElderry returns as The Spirit of the Ring and Mick Potts joins the cast once again, this time as The Genie of the Lamp.

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Cinderella

Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
5th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

Watch with amazement as Cinderella?s pumpkin and white mice are transformed into a beautiful coach and horses in this true rags-to-riches story, but will Cinderella remember to leave the ball before midnight?

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Beauty and the Beast

Epic Space Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RH
5th Dec 2025 to 6th Jan 2026

A stolen rose spells bad news for our heroine Beauty and her unfortunate dad in this enchantingly wicked retelling of Beauty and the?Beast.

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Beauty And The Beast

Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear NE26 1LZ
5th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026

BAFTA award-winning CBBC star Dani HAmer, the unforgettable Tracy Beaker, will be lighting up the Playhosue stage as Belle in the enchanting pantomime, Beauty and The Beast!

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Sleeping Beauty

Sunderland Empire, High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3EX
12th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026

The spellbinding Sleeping Beauty promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza with stunning sets, top musical hits, fantastic costumes, and exciting special effects to keep audiences both young and old entertained! Starring Miss Rory and Tom Whalley.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1SE
12th Dec 2025 to 24th Dec 2025

Join Jack on his daring quest to defeat the greedy giant, save the day, and maybe even win the heart of the Princess ? with a few surprises (and a talking cow!) along the way.

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Tynemouth Priory Theatre, Percy St, Tynemouth, NE30 4HA
9th Jan 2026 to 18th Jan 2026

In the peaceful village of Little Knaphill, Jack Trott lives with his poor but loving mother, Dame Trott, his brother Simple Simon, and their beloved cow, Daisy.

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Robin Hood

Playhouse Whitley Bay, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear NE26 1LZ
13th Jan 2026 to 18th Jan 2026

The Whitley Bay Panto Society return with their brand new production of Robin Hood.

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Dick Whittington

Pier Pavillion Theatre, Westovian Theatre Society Pier Pavilion, Pier Parade South Shields Tyne and Wear NE33 2JS
23rd Jan 2026 to 31st Jan 2026

Young Dick and his loyal companion travel to the big city in search of opportunities in this classic rags-to-riches, rats-vs-cat tale! The Westovians are proud to bring you another traditional family friendly pantomime full of laughs and romance.

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