Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<p>From Tweedy in full effect to the Christmas show where every child gets a present (whoop), here are the festive pantos to see this year (and who&#8217;s in what!). But be quick &#8211; they&#8217;re selling like hot popcorn.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-aladdin-everyman-theatre-cheltenham-29-nov-12-jan"><a href="https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/aladdin/">Aladdin</a>, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, 29 Nov &#8211; 12 Jan</h2>



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<p>Get your panto pants and boas on, it&#8217;s the iconic panto at <a href="https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/aladdin/">Everyman Theatre</a> in Cheltenham. Aladdin is this year&#8217;s show and it&#8217;s on from Fri 29 Nov &#8211; Sun 12 Jan.  Kevin Brewis is Widow Twankey, as she tries to control comic chaos caused by Gloucestershire&#8217;s favourite funny man &#8211; her son, TWEEDY Twankey!&nbsp; With dazzling costumes, breath-taking set designs, and iconic musical numbers, the Everyman Theatre panto is an annual treat not to be missed.</p>



<p><strong>*** PLUS!*** WIN A Family Ticket (2 adult and up to 3 children) for the opening night at 7pm on Friday 29 November &#8211; worth £170! <a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/reader-treats/win-tickets-to-aladdin-at-everyman-theatre-cheltenham-gloucestershire/">ENTER HERE</a></strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-aladdin-swan-theatre-worcester-2-dec-6-jan"><a href="https://worcestertheatres.co.uk/whats-on/little-red-riding-hood">Aladdin,</a> Swan Theatre, Worcester,  2 Dec &#8211; 6 Jan</h2>



<p>Join hero&nbsp;Aladdin&nbsp;as he sets off on a magical adventure and tries to defeat the evil&nbsp;Abanazar! With help from his friends and his mother&nbsp;<em>Widow Twankey</em>, will Aladdin be able to save the day? Will he win&nbsp;<em>Princess Jasmine’s</em>&nbsp;heart and free the&nbsp;<em>Genie</em>? The&nbsp;Worcester Repertory Company&nbsp;pantomime never disappoints.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cinderella-the-roses-theatre-tewkesbury-30-nov-4-jan"><a href="https://www.rosestheatre.org/events/cinderella">Cinderella</a>, The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury, 30 Nov &#8211; 4 Jan</h2>



<p>Get ready for an enchanting experience at Roses Theatre with the family-friendly pantomime of Cinderella. Count down to midnight and help the Prince search for his love, who&#8217;s lost her glass slipper, in this fun-filled, laugh-a-minute pantomime that&#8217;s guaranteed to get the whole family feeling festive. Packed full of panto treats galore, don’t miss this all-singing, all-dancing spectacular.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-robin-hood-20-dec-5-jan-the-sub-rooms-stroud"><a href="https://thesubrooms.co.uk/whats-on/robin-hood-1368/">Robin Hood</a>, 20 Dec &#8211; 5 Jan, The Sub Rooms, Stroud</h2>



<p>Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a festive treat for the whole family, produced by the same team that brought you last year’s record-breaking production of Cinderella. The story of the original caped crusader who steals from the rich and gives to the poor and becomes a hero in the minds of many is brought bang up to date for today&#8217;s Ipad generation!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-robin-hood-cidermill-theatre-chipping-campden-14-dec-to-31-dec"><a href="https://cidermilltheatre.com/jack-and-the-beanstalk/">Robin Hood</a>, Cidermill Theatre, Chipping Campden, 14 Dec to 31 Dec</h2>



<p>Tread the Boards Theatre Company returns to the Cidermill Theatre again this year with their critically acclaimed production, Robin Hood. Prepare to rob from the rich and give to the poor as you join the legendary Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest fighting the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John. When the Sheriff decides to marry Maid Marian it&#8217;s up to Robin and his friends Silly Willy, Fairy Fabulous and the Cidermill’s own Dame Dotty to save Marian and restore King Richard the Lionheart to the throne.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-santa-s-christmas-cracker-sundial-theatre-cirencester-sat-21-dec"><a href="https://www.sundial-theatre.co.uk/event-listing/">Santa&#8217;s Christmas Cracker</a>, Sundial Theatre, Cirencester, Sat 21 Dec</h2>



<p>Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas, then meet him at his home in the North Pole! There, every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas in the popular meet, greet and treat, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever. Perfect for ages 2 &#8211; 8.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sleeping-beauty-palace-theatre-redditch-14-dec-5-jan"><a href="https://www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/sleeping-beauty-panto-2024-2025">Sleeping Beauty</a>, Palace Theatre Redditch, 14 Dec &#8211; 5 Jan</h2>



<p>Featuring X Factor and I&#8217;ma Celebrity Winner Myles Stephenson, travel to an enchanted land of beautiful castles, fairies, and fire breathing dragons. Help defeat the evil Carabosse’s curse, and rescue the princess from an eternity of sleep. Featuring everything you know and love about panto; laughs, spectacular special effects, marvellous musical numbers and plenty of audience participation.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-three-musketeers-the-barn-theatre-cirencester-25-nov-4-january"><a href="https://barntheatre.org.uk/the-three-musketeers">The Three Musketeers</a><a href="https://barntheatre.org.uk/all-venues">,</a> The Barn Theatre, Cirencester, 25 Nov &#8211; 4 January</h2>



<p>Cool show meets panto at the Barn this year! Determined to avenge his beloved father and become a Musketeer, D’Artagnan heads to Paris where he meets the dashing Athos, Porthos and Aramis – but also fearless cousin Issy, femme fatale Milady, and beautiful Conny – who wastes no time in plunging him into an intrigue to preserve the honour of the Queen, avert a war with England and defeat his father’s arch enemy, evil Cardinal Richelieu…!! A swashbuckling festive five-star musical adventure for all the family. </p>



<p>Or, one for the adults only! Go see <a href="https://barntheatre.org.uk/all-venues">Panto-crime,</a> on at the Barn on 21 Dec. A comed dining meets panto experience, tickets include a 3 course dinner. (18+).<a href="https://barntheatre.org.uk/all-venues#"></a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-want-to-make-a-day-of-it-in-london-see-the-christmas-lights-and-then-go-take-your-seat-at">Want to make a day of it in London? See the Christmas lights and then go take your seat at&#8230;</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-robin-hood-london-palladium-7-dec-12-jan"><a href="https://palladiumpantomime.com/">Robin Hood</a>, London Palladium, 7 Dec-12 Jan</h2>



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<p>It&#8217;s another Robin Hood! But where better than the show off London Palladium to see it. Starring national treasure&nbsp;Jane McDonald&nbsp;as Maid Marion and Palladium panto royalty&nbsp;Julian Clary&nbsp;as Robin Hood, this spectacular show also sees the return of favourites&nbsp;Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Charlie Stemp&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rob Madge&nbsp;alongside West End stars&nbsp;Marisha Wallace&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tosh Wanogho-Maud&nbsp;who make their Palladium panto debut. Expect stunning sets and costumes, rip-roaring comedy and incredible special effects.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-dick-whittington-amp-his-cat-hackney-empire-23-dec-05-jan"><a href="https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/dick-whittington-and-his-cat">Dick Whittington &amp; His Cat</a>, Hackney Empire, 23 Dec-05 Jan</h2>



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<p>Get ready for a joyful reimagining of this classic rags to riches tale, featuring all your favourite pantomime ingredients. From an unbelievable cast to extravagant costumes; from audience participation to sensational song and dance numbers, what more could you ask for?! Tickets from £10.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jack-amp-the-beanstalk-new-wimbledon-theatre-7-dec-5-jan-nbsp"><em><a href="https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/cinderella/new-wimbledon-theatre/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jack &amp; The Beanstalk</a></em>, New Wimbledon Theatre, 7 Dec &#8211; 5 Jan&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Don’t miss&nbsp;<strong>Wimbledon</strong>’s GIGANTIC panto spectacular starring Alexandra Burke. Doomed to sell his trusty cow, join Jack and his family as they fight to outwit the evil giant, win riches beyond his wildest dreams and the hand of the girl he loves. Expect laughs, music, special effects, magic beans and bundles of audience participation in this giant of a pantomime!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-christmas-carol-the-old-vic-9-nov-4-jan"><em><a href="https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/a-christmas-carol-2024">A Christmas Carol</a></em>, The Old Vic, 9 Nov- 4 Jan</h2>



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<p>Over panto? I know, blasphemy, but for those who prefer their festive shows with a little less audience participation and a little more celeb factor, head to the&nbsp;<strong>The Old Vic</strong>&nbsp;as they pull it out of the bag each year, and this Christmas is no different. This year starring &nbsp;<strong>John Simm&nbsp;</strong>(<em>Life on Mars</em>,<em>&nbsp;Grace</em>) as Ebenezer Scrooge.</p>


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