Pantomimes in the West Midlands 2025-2026
Are you trying to decide which panto to watch this year? Here is a comprehensive list of pantomimes in the West Midlands Region for 2025-2026. You will find out:
- Which panto is on in each theatre this year
- Information about the panto
- How to get tickets
- A link to a review of the previous year’s pantomime
This post covers the whole West Midlands Region. You can jump to the county or theatre you are interested in using the table below.
For more festive activity ideas, you can also check out my list of Christmas days out in the West Midlands.
Pantomimes in Herefordshire 2025-2026
Courtyard Hereford Pantomime 2025 – 26: Mother Goose
The Courtyard presents its first ever production of Mother Goose, a magical pantomime packed with laughter, adventure, and golden-egg mischief. When Mother Goose’s life is turned upside down by a miraculous goose that lays golden eggs, she and her son set off on a wild chase after the precious bird is stolen. With dazzling costumes, hilarious jokes, lively musical numbers, and plenty of audience participation, this heart-warming show promises fun for all ages and is an egg-ceptional theatrical event not to be missed.
- Dates: 26th November 2025 to 3rd January 2026.
- Tickets: Courtyard Hereford
- Review: Hereford Times
Additional information about Mother Goose 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £12
Adult Nights: Over 18s only with added hilarity and innuendo at the evening performances on 6th, 12th, 19th and 27th December 2025 and 2nd January 2026.
Accessible performances:
- Audio described: 13th December 2025
- BSL interpreted: 14th December 2025
Relaxed: 19th December 2025.
Pantomimes in Shropshire 2025-2026
Ludlow Assembly Rooms Pantomime 2025: Aladdin
Ludlow Assembly Rooms and Ludwig Theatre Arts present Aladdin, a magical pantomime bursting with sparkle, laughter, and festive fun. Featuring Aladdin, Jasmine, and Widow Twankey in an action-packed adventure filled with dazzling costumes, upbeat musical numbers, hilarious comedy, and plenty of audience participation, this show brings traditional panto magic to life. Produced and directed by Jack Ludwig with co-producer Jess Laurie, and supported by local talent including Insteps Dance Academy, the production showcases both professional and homegrown performers. With 20,000 tickets sold over the past three years and glowing five-star audience reviews, Aladdin has become a must-see Christmas treat in Ludlow, promising festive cheer for the whole family.
- Dates: 10th to 31st December 2025
- Tickets: Ludlow Assembly Rooms
- Review: Plutonium Sox review of Snow White and the Severn Dwarfs 2023 at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Additional information about Aladdin 2025-26
Duration: 150 minutes
Adult Nights: Evening performances on 12th and 19th December 2025
New Year’s Eve: Tickets for new-year’s eve include an after-show party.
Accessible performances:
- BSL interpreted: 16th December 2025.
- Relaxed: 29th December 2025.
- Chilled: 13th December 2025.
Telford Theatre Pantomime 2025-26: Cinderella
This Christmas, the Telford International Centre invites you to join Cinderella and her friends for a magical family pantomime. Follow Cinderella’s journey from servant to fairy-tale princess as she dreams of meeting Prince Charming at the royal ball, with a little help from her Fairy Godmother, some fairy dust, and of course, a glass slipper. Packed with dazzling dance routines, show-stopping songs, stunning scenery, and spectacular costumes, this enchanting production promises laughter, wonder, and fun for all ages—so don’t miss out on the biggest ball of the year!
- Dates: 16th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026.
- Tickets: Telford Theatre
- Review: The Reviews Hub
Additional information about Cinderella 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £17.50
Discounts: Discounts available online for off peak performances, concessions, families and groups
Adult nights: Adult only performance on 27th December 2025.
Accessible performances:
- Relaxed: 29th December 2025 at 11 am
- BSL Signed: 21st December at 6.30 pm
Theatre Severn Pantomime 2025-26: Dick Whittington
Brad Fitt returns to Theatre Severn in the spectacular family pantomime Dick Whittington, written by award-winning Paul Hendy and produced by the team behind over a decade of smash-hit shows. Join Dick and his clever cat on an unforgettable adventure of fame and fortune, packed with toe-tapping songs, hilarious moments, and larger-than-life characters in this purr-fectly magical pantomime for all ages.
Dates: 28th November 2025 to 4th January 2026.
Tickets: Theatre Severn
Review: My Shrewsbury
Additional information about Dick Whittington 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £18.50
Discounts: Discounts available online for schools, groups and families
Accessible performances:
- BSL signed: 14th December 2025
- Stagetext: 11th December 2025
- Relaxed: 19th December 2025
Pantomimes in Staffordshire 2025-2026
Gatehouse Theatre Stafford Pantomime 2025-26: Sleeping Beauty
This Christmas, Mark Rhodes, David Phipps-Davis, and Samantha Spragg return for the spectacular family pantomime Sleeping Beauty. When a wicked fairy’s curse puts the Princess into an enchanted sleep, only true love can break the spell—but will she be rescued in time? Packed with magic, laughter, and festive fun, this enchanting show is the perfect way to make your Christmas dreams come true.
Dates: 5th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Tickets: Gatehouse Theatre
Review: Yeah Lifestyle
Additional information about Sleeping Beauty 2025-26
BSL signed performance: 27th December
Ticket prices: From £21
Discounts: Discounts available for schools attending selected performances.
Relaxed performance: 20th December
Lichfield Garrick Pantomime 2025-26: Cinderella
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud festive treat as Lichfield’s favourite Sam Rabone stars in this year’s family pantomime Cinderella! Written by Paul Hendy, directed by Daniel Buckroyd, and produced by Evolution Productions—the team behind last year’s hit Jack and the Beanstalk—this magical show is packed with comedy, stunning sets, dazzling costumes, and a brilliant cast, promising to be Lichfield’s funniest and most spectacular pantomime yet.
Dates: 21st November 2025 to 11th January 2026
Tickets: Lichfield Garrick
Review: Lichfield Live
Additional information about Cinderella 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £15
Discounts: Discounts available for groups and schools from the theatre website.
Age guidance: Suitable for all, babes in arms tickets are available for infants aged under 18 months.
Accessible performances:Relaxed: 30th November 2025
BSL interpreted: 17th December 2025, 4th January 2026
Regent Theatre Stoke on Trent Pantomime 2025-26: Cinderella
This Christmas, Stoke-on-Trent panto favourite Jonathan Wilkes takes on the iconic role of Buttons in a dazzling production of Cinderella. Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, gorgeous costumes, and all the classic boos and hisses, the show follows Cinders as she rises from rags to riches, defeats her wicked sisters, and finds her Prince Charming in a magical festive adventure for all the family.
Dates: 12th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Tickets: ATG tickets
Review: Otis and Us
Additional information about Cinderella 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £15
Discounts: Discounts are available for groups, concessions and schools on selected dates
Accessibility: Step-free access and wheelchair positions are available. Audio-described and signed performances: 29th December 2025.
Pantomimes in Warwickshire 2025-2026
Royal Spa Centre Pantomime 2025 – 26: Peter Pan
The Royal Spa Centre presents the spectacular family pantomime Peter Pan, starring JP McCue and Sean Dodds. Join Wendy, her brothers, and the boy who never grows up on an unforgettable adventure to Neverland, where they must help Peter and the Lost Boys battle the villainous Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Filled with hilarious comedy, stunning scenery, dazzling costumes, magical songs, and plenty of audience participation, this festive show is a must-see treat for all the family.
Dates: 5th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Tickets: Royal Spa Centre
Review: Warwickshire World
Additional information about Peter Pan 2026-26
- Ticket prices: From £20
- Accessibility: Wheelchair positions available
- BSL interpreted performance: 29th December 2025
- Relaxed Performance: 2nd January 2026
Talisman Theatre Kenilworth Pantomime 2025 – 26: Robinson Crusoe
Set sail on a hilarious, magical adventure in this year’s pantomime Robinson Crusoe. When Robinson and his brother discover a treasure map, they embark on a daring voyage to a faraway island, leading them to the mysterious Skull Valley and a host of comical characters. Packed with laughter, music, and swashbuckling fun across (and beneath) the waves, this festive show is perfect for the whole family.
Dates: 20th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026
Tickets: Talisman Theatre
Review: Leamington Observer
Additional information about Robinson Crusoe 2025-26
Discounts: Discounts available for members, groups and concessions
Relaxed Performance: 3rd January 2026Accessibility: Wheelchair spaces available
Pantomimes in the West Midlands County 2025-2026
Belgrade Theatre Coventry Pantomime 2025 – 26: Sleeping Beauty
This year’s pantomime at the Belgrade is the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty, one of the theatre’s most popular productions. When Princess Aurora pricks her finger on a cursed spinning wheel, only true love’s kiss can break the spell. With a brave Prince and his bumbling sidekicks on a quest to save her—and the wicked Fairy Carabosse determined to stop them—the adventure is packed with fairytale sets, dazzling costumes, a fire-breathing dragon, a hilarious Dame, and plenty of laughter. A beloved Christmas tradition, it’s a magical festive treat for the whole family.
Dates: 19th November 2025 to 3rd January 2026
Tickets: Belgrade Theatre Coventry
Review: West End Best Friend review of Cinderella
Additional information about Sleeping Beauty 2025-26
- Ticket prices: From £20
- Age guidance: Suitable for all ages. Children under 2 need a Lap Seat Ticket so they can sit on a parent or guardian’s lap during the performance. Limited booster seats can be hired for £1 or children can use their own booster seats.
- Audio described and BSL signed performances: 6th December 2025.
- Captioned performances: 18th December 2025 and 2nd January 2026
- Relaxed performance: 2nd January 2026.
Birmingham Hippodrome Pantomime 2025 – 26: Robin Hood
This Christmas, Robin Hood comes to Birmingham with an all-star cast including Gok Wan as Gok Scarlet, Matt Slack as Robin Hood, Faye Tozer as Maid Marion, Matt Cardle as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Andrew Ryan, Sandra Marvin, and a special appearance by pantomime legend Christopher Biggins as King Richard. Featuring dazzling costumes from The London Palladium, stunning scenery, laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular effects, and plenty of audience participation, this action-packed, glittering adventure is the ultimate festive pantomime for the whole family.
- Dates: 20th December 2025 to 1st February 2026
- Tickets: Birmingham Hippodrome
- Review: Theatre and Tonic review of Jack and the Beanstalk
Additional information about Robin Hood 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £20
Age guidance: Recommended 5+, under 3s won’t be admitted.
Discounts: Discounts for schools and other groups, families, concessions, older people, patrons with disabilities and students – full details on the Hippodrome website.
Food and drink: Pre-show dining and VIP hospitality packages available. There are bars on both stalls and circle levels and kiosks in the foyer selling confectionery, soft drinks, ice creams and programmes.
Accessible performances:
- Captioned: 18th January 2026
- BSL Interpreted: 11th January 2026
- Audio Described: 14th and 17th January 2026
- Relaxed Performance: 29th January 2026
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Pantomime 2025 – 26: Sleeping Beauty
This Christmas, Wolverhampton’s pantomime presents a spellbinding new production of Sleeping Beauty, where the wicked fairy Carabosse curses Princess Aurora to eternal sleep on her 21st birthday. Join a magical cast on a festive journey to break the curse in a dazzling adventure filled with laughter and holiday spirit. Written by and starring pantomime favourites Tam Ryan and Ian Adams, this enchanting show is a must-see festive treat for the whole family.
- Dates: 29th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
- Tickets: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
- Review: Shropshire Star
Additional information about Sleeping Beauty 2025-26
Age guidance: None – babes in arms tickets are available
Discounts: Lots of discounts on the website for groups, families, schools, concessions and members.
Accessible performances:
- BSL interpreted: 11th, 12th and 13th December 2025 and 4th January 2026
- Audio described: 7th and 9th December 2025 and 3rd January 2026
- Relaxed: 11th, 12th and 13th December 2025
- Captioned: 14th December 2025
- Wheelchair positions are available for all performances.
Pantomimes in Worcestershire 2025-2026
Artrix Theatre Bromsgrove Pantomime 2025: Treasure Island
Set sail with Jim Hawkins and his daring crew in Bromsgrove’s 2025 pantomime Treasure Island, where they face the mischievous Long John Silver. Featuring Bromsgrove’s favourite dame William Hastings and the ever-entertaining Kilian Perpetuini, this festive adventure is packed with hilarious characters, sing-along songs, stunning sets, and a touch of magical panto fun for the whole family.
Dates: 5th to 29th December 2025
Tickets: Artrix Bromsgrove
Review: Bromsgrove Standard
Additional information about Treasure Island 2025:
Ticket prices: From £15
Malvern Theatres Pantomime 2025 – 26: Jack and the Beanstalk
Get ready for a bigger, bolder, and bonkers festive treat with Jack and the Beanstalk, starring Tom Lister as the villainous Fleshcreep and comedy legend Mark James as Silly Billy. When a henchman kidnaps a cow and a princess from Boggy Bottom, young Jack embarks on a magical adventure with a feisty fairy, a kind-hearted king, and a towering magical plant. Packed with fun characters, jaw-dropping 3D effects, West End-quality singing and dancing, and plenty of slapstick comedy, this re-imagined panto promises laughter, sparkle, and festive magic for the whole family.
Dates: 11th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
Tickets: Malvern Theatres
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Sleeping Beauty at Malvern Theatres
Additional information about Jack and the Beanstalk 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £13.50
Discounts: Book before 1st September 2025 for 10% off. Discounts are also available for concessions and groups
Accessible performances:
- BSL interpreted: 21st December 2025
- Relaxed: 2nd January 2026
Audio described: 17th December, with a touch-tour prior to the performance
Redditch Palace Theatre Pantomime 2025 – 26: Aladdin
Prepare for a magical family adventure in this year’s Palace panto, Aladdin! Follow the daydreaming Aladdin as he dreams of love and fortune, navigating a cave of wonders, a mischievous magician, and plenty of panto mayhem along the way. With stunning sets, dazzling costumes, hit songs, and special effects, the show promises laughter, magic, and high-flying fun for all. Starring Coronation Street and Emmerdale’s Bill Ward as the villainous Abanazar, Children’s TV legend Dave Benson Phillips as The Emperor, BGT star Tony Rudd as Wishee Washee, Simon Bashford as Widow Twankey, alongside Indiya Payne, Laura-Dene Perryman, and Niall Gray, this is a spectacular, star-studded production not to be missed.
Dates: 13th, 14th, 20th to 24th and 26th to 31st December 2025 and 2nd to 4th January 2026.
Tickets: Redditch Palace Theatre
Review: Trip Advisor
Additional information about Aladdin 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £17
Age guidance: Suitable for all
Discounts: Discounts are available for families on selected dates
Accessible performances:
BSL Signed: 20th December 2025 and 2nd January 2026
Relaxed: 2nd January 2026
The Swan Theatre Worcester Pantomime 2025 – 26: Sleeping Beauty
Worcester’s much-loved family pantomime returns with a spellbinding production of Sleeping Beauty, filled with favourite songs, dazzling dance routines, powerful vocals, and laugh-out-loud moments. In pantoland, the wicked Carabosse curses Princess Aurora, but can a brave prince save the day? Brought to life by the Worcester Repertory Company, this festive treat promises traditional panto fun, plenty of audience participation, fairies, magic, and sparkling entertainment for all ages.
Dates: 28th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
Tickets: Worcester Theatres
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Aladdin at Worcester Theatres
Additional information about Sleeping Beauty 2025-26
Ticket prices: From £16
Discounts: Discounts are available for families and schools at selected performances
Accessible performances:
Audio Described and Signed: 13th December 2025
Relaxed and dementia friendly: 9th December 2025 and 2nd January 2026
