Pantomimes in the West Midlands 2026-2027
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Looking for the best pantomimes in the West Midlands for Christmas 2026? From big-budget productions at Birmingham Hippodrome to traditional family pantomimes at local theatres across the region, there are plenty of shows to choose from this festive season.
This guide brings together pantomimes in the West Midlands for 2026–2027, covering Birmingham and the West Midlands county as well as Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire. For each theatre, you’ll find details of this year’s pantomime, performance dates, ticket information and, where available, accessible and relaxed performances.
Use the contents below to jump straight to pantomimes in your area, or browse the full guide to see what’s on across the West Midlands this Christmas.
For more festive activity ideas, you can also check out my list of Christmas days out in the West Midlands.
West Midlands pantomimes 2026-2027 at a glance
| Location | Theatre | Pantomime | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford | The Courtyard | Cinderella | 27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Ludlow | Ludlow Assembly Rooms | Sleeping Beauty | 9 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 |
| Telford | Telford Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | 15 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 |
| Shrewsbury | Theatre Severn | Aladdin | 27 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Stafford | Gatehouse Theatre | Aladdin | 4 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Lichfield | Lichfield Garrick | Robin Hood | 20 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | Regent Theatre | Snow White | 11 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Leamington Spa | Royal Spa Centre | Cinderella | 4 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Kenilworth | Talisman Theatre | Cinderella | 19 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 |
| Coventry | Belgrade Theatre | Beauty and the Beast | 18 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 |
| Birmingham | Birmingham Hippodrome | Sleeping Beauty | 19 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 |
| Solihull | The Core Theatre | Peter Pan | 4 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Wolverhampton | Grand Theatre | Treasure Island | 28 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Bromsgrove | Artrix | Rapunzel: The Tangled Pantomime | 4–30 Dec 2026 |
| Malvern | Malvern Theatres | Aladdin | 10 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
| Redditch | Palace Theatre | Cinderella | Selected dates 12 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 |
| Worcester | Swan Theatre | Robin Hood | 28 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 |
Pantomimes in Herefordshire 2026-2027
Courtyard Hereford Pantomime 2026 – 27: Cinderella
The Courtyard’s 2026 pantomime is Cinderella, a traditional family panto packed with comedy, audience participation, musical numbers, colourful costumes and spectacular sets. Follow Cinderella as she deals with her outrageous Ugly Sisters before a little help from her Fairy Godmother gives her the chance to go to the ball. Alongside the family performances, there are special adults-only panto nights, plus accessible performances including audio-described and relaxed options.
- Dates: 27th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027.
- Tickets: Courtyard Hereford
- Review: Hereford Times
Additional information about Cinderella 2026-27
Ticket prices: From £12
Adult Nights: Over 18s only with added hilarity and innuendo at the evening performances on 5th, 11th, 18th, 27th and 31st December 2026.
Accessible performances:
- Audio described: 12th December 2026
- Relaxed: 18th December 2026.
Pantomimes in Shropshire 2026-2027
Ludlow Assembly Rooms Pantomime 2026: Sleeping Beauty
Ludlow Assembly Rooms joins forces with Ludwig Theatre Arts for Sleeping Beauty, its fifth professional pantomime. Local young performers take to the stage alongside professional actors to tell the magical story of Princess Aurora, who is cursed by the wicked Carabosse to sleep for 100 years. Expect dazzling costumes, comedy, plenty of boos and hisses and show-stopping songs in this traditional family panto. There are also adult-only performances, plus BSL-interpreted, chilled and relaxed performances.
- Dates: 8th December 2026 to 2nd January 2027
- Tickets: Ludlow Assembly Rooms
- Review: Plutonium Sox review of Snow White and the Severn Dwarfs at Ludlow Assembly Rooms
Additional information about Sleeping Beauty 2026-27
Duration: 180 minutes with an interval
Adult Nights: Evening performances on 12th, 18th and 31st December 2026
Accessible performances:
- BSL interpreted: 15th December 2026.
- Relaxed: 28th December 2026.
- Chilled: 12th December 2026.
Telford Theatre Pantomime 2026-27: Jack and the Beanstalk
Join Jack on a giant adventure in Jack and the Beanstalk, a fun-filled family pantomime packed with comedy, music, colourful characters and plenty of audience participation. Follow Jack as he swaps his cow for some mysterious magic beans, climbs the beanstalk and takes on the fearsome giant in this classic fairy-tale adventure. Expect all the traditional panto ingredients, with laughs, larger-than-life characters and festive entertainment for the whole family.
- Dates: 15th December 2026 to 2nd January 2027.
- Tickets: Telford Theatre
- Review: The Reviews Hub
Additional information about Jack and the Beanstalk 2026-27
Ticket prices: From £19.00
Discounts: Discounts available online for off peak performances, concessions, families and groups
Accessible performances:
- BSL Signed: 20th December at 6.30 pm
Theatre Severn Pantomime 2026-27: Aladdin
Theatre Severn’s 2026 pantomime is Aladdin, a spectacular family production from Evolution Productions. Shrewsbury’s popular pantomime dame Brad Fitt returns, alongside Tommy J, for a show promising plenty of laughs, lavish sets and all the traditional panto fun. Written by Paul Hendy, the production comes from the team behind more than a decade of pantomimes at Theatre Severn, making this a festive option for families visiting Shrewsbury at Christmas. Accessible performances include signed, relaxed and captioned shows.
Dates: 27th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027.
Tickets: Theatre Severn
Review: My Shrewsbury
Additional information about Aladdin 2026-27
Ticket prices: From £18.50
Discounts: Discounts available online for schools, groups and families
Accessible performances:
- BSL signed: 13th December 2026
- Relaxed: 18th December 2026
- Stagetext: 3rd January 2027
Pantomimes in Staffordshire 2026-2027
Gatehouse Theatre Stafford Pantomime 2026-27: Aladdin
Climb aboard the magic carpet for Aladdin at Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, a family pantomime filled with comedy, dazzling costumes, musical numbers and plenty of traditional panto fun. Mark Rhodes, David Phipps-Davis and Samantha Spragg return to the cast, joined by Kurran Dhand and Georgina Goodchild. Follow Aladdin as he attempts to outwit the wicked sorcerer, find his fortune and win the heart of his true love in a festive adventure for the whole family. A relaxed performance and a BSL-interpreted performance are also available.
Dates: 4th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Tickets: Gatehouse Theatre
Review: Yeah Lifestyle
Additional information about Aladdin 2026-27
- BSL signed performance: 27th December
- Relaxed performance: 19th December
Ticket prices: From £22.50
Lichfield Garrick Pantomime 2026-27: Robin Hood
Join Robin Hood, Maid Marian and their not-so-merry band of Merry Men for a festive adventure at Lichfield Garrick. When the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham joins forces with evil to steal the crown, it’s up to Robin and his friends to save the day. This brand-new family pantomime promises plenty of comedy, show-stopping songs, colourful sets and costumes, audience participation and all the traditional panto mischief. Relaxed and BSL-signed performances are also available.
Dates: 20th November 2026 to 10th January 2027
Tickets: Lichfield Garrick
Review: Lichfield Live
Additional information about Robin Hood 2026-27
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: 29th November 2026
BSL interpreted: 17th December 2026, 3rd January 2027
Regent Theatre Stoke on Trent Pantomime 2026-27: Snow White
Stoke panto favourite Jonathan Wilkes returns as Muddles in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Regent Theatre. This classic fairy tale is brought to life with plenty of comedy, song and dance, fabulous costumes and spectacular scenery. Expect a magical mirror, the Magnificent Seven and lots of audience participation as Snow White and her friends attempt to outwit the Wicked Queen in a fun-filled festive show for all ages.
Dates: 11th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Tickets: ATG tickets
Review: Otis and Us
Additional information about Snow White 2026-27
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 performance: 30th December 2026.
Pantomimes in Warwickshire 2026-2027
Royal Spa Centre Pantomime 2026 – 27: Cinderella
Cinderella brings plenty of magic, music and mayhem to the Royal Spa Centre in Leamington Spa. Follow Cinderella as she dreams of escaping her life of chores and attending the royal celebration, despite the efforts of her Wicked Stepsisters to spoil her plans. With help from her Fairy Godmother and the ever-cheerful Buttons, expect plenty of slapstick comedy, dazzling musical numbers and audience participation in this traditional family pantomime. AJ and Curtis Pritchard join the cast as Prince Charming and Dandini.
Dates: 4th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Tickets: Royal Spa Centre
Review: Warwickshire World
Additional information about Cinderella 2026-27
- Ticket prices: From £21
- Accessibility: Wheelchair positions available
- BSL interpreted performance: 28th December 2026
- Relaxed Performance: 30th December 2026
Talisman Theatre Kenilworth Pantomime 2026 – 27: Cinderella
The Talisman Theatre brings Cinderella to Kenilworth for a sparkling family pantomime with a few twists on the classic tale. Prince Christopher swaps places with his manservant Dandini for a taste of ordinary life, leading him to Cinderella and the larger-than-life Stoneybroke family. Expect plenty of spectacle, music and comedy as the story unfolds, with all the fun of a traditional family panto. A relaxed performance is also available.
Dates: 19th December 2026 to 2nd January 2027
Tickets: Talisman Theatre
Review: Leamington Observer
Additional information about Cinderella 2026-27
- Discounts: Discounts available for members, groups and concessions
- Relaxed Performance: 2nd January 2027
- Accessibility: Wheelchair spaces available
Pantomimes in the West Midlands County 2026-2027
Belgrade Theatre Coventry Pantomime 2026 – 27: Beauty and the Beast
The Belgrade Theatre brings Beauty and the Beast to Coventry for Christmas 2026, with a traditional family pantomime full of magic, mayhem and monstrous fun. Follow Belle as she finds herself trapped in the Beast’s castle and discovers that he is really a prince cursed by an evil enchantress. Written by and starring Coventry panto favourite Iain Lauchlan, the production promises spectacular sets, crazy costumes, plenty of comedy and all the seasonal silliness audiences expect from the Belgrade’s annual panto.
Dates: 18th November 2026 to 2nd January 2027
Tickets: Belgrade Theatre Coventry
Review: West End Best Friend review of Cinderella
Additional information about Beauty and the Beast 2026-27
- 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 borrowed for free on the day (first come-first served) or children can use their own booster seats. Booster seats can’t be used in the circle.
- Audio described and BSL signed performance: 5th December 2026.
- Captioned performances: 17th and 30th December 2026.
- Relaxed performance: 30th December 2026.
Birmingham Hippodrome Pantomime 2026 – 27: Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty comes to Birmingham Hippodrome for a spectacular family pantomime packed with magic, music, comedy and special effects. Rylan stars as the Diva of Dreams, alongside Birmingham panto favourite Matt Slack as Lester the Jester, Zoe Birkett as the wicked Carabosse and Andrew Ryan as the Queen. With sets and costumes direct from The London Palladium, the story follows Princess Aurora after a cursed spinning wheel sends her into a century-long sleep, leaving a prince to try to break the spell with true love’s kiss.
- Dates: 19th December 2026 to 31st January 2027
- Tickets: Birmingham Hippodrome
- Review: Theatre and Tonic review of Jack and the Beanstalk
Additional information about Sleeping Beauty 2026 – 27
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:
- BSL Interpreted: 10th January 2027
- Captioned: 17th January 2027
- Audio Described: 13th and 16th January 2027
- Relaxed Performance: 28th January 2027
The Core Theatre Solihull Pantomime 2026-27: Peter Pan
Peter Pan flies into The Core Theatre in Solihull for a brand-new swashbuckling family pantomime from award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment. Join Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys on a high-flying adventure featuring musical mermaids, mischievous pirates, Captain Hook and plenty of fairy dust. Expect spectacular effects, lots of laughs and all the traditional fun of a Christmas pantomime.
Dates: 4th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027.
Tickets: From £25
Age guidance: Recommended for ages 3+. Children under 18 months can sit on an adult’s lap free of charge.
Accessible performances:
- Relaxed performance: 29th December 2026.
- BSL signed performance: 6th December 2026.
Website: The Core Theatre Solihull.
Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Pantomime 2026 – 27: Treasure Island
Set sail for a swashbuckling adventure with Treasure Island, a brand-new pantomime making its premiere at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Richard Blackwood stars as Long John Silver, joined by Grand panto favourites Ian Adams and Tam Ryan, with Solomon Davy returning as Jack Hawkins and Leonie Wall as Charlotte. Expect pirates, parrots, plenty of comedy and all the colourful spectacle and audience participation of a traditional family pantomime.
- Dates: 28th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027
- Tickets: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
- Review: Shropshire Star
Additional information about Treasure Island 2026-27
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:
- Relaxed: 10th, 11th and 12th December 2026
- Audio described: 6th and 8th December 2026 and 2nd January 2027
- BSL interpreted: 10th, 11th and 12th December 2026 and 3rd January 2027
- Captioned: 6th December 2026
- Wheelchair positions are available for all performances.
Pantomimes in Worcestershire 2026-2027
Artrix Theatre Bromsgrove Pantomime 2026: Rapunzel: The Tangled Pantomime
Rapunzel: The Tangled Pantomime brings a magical and musical version of the classic fairy tale to Artrix in Bromsgrove. Locked away high in a tower, Rapunzel is busy plotting her escape, but she’ll need cunning plans and her extremely long hair to overcome the wicked witch and find her freedom. Expect plenty of comedy, dramatic twists and traditional pantomime fun in this family-friendly festive production.
Dates: 4th to 30th December 2026
Tickets: Artrix Bromsgrove
Review: Bromsgrove Standard
Additional information about Rapunzel: The Tangled Pantomime 2026
Ticket prices: From £16
Malvern Theatres Pantomime 2026 – 27: Aladdin
Aladdin flies into Malvern Theatres for a magical family pantomime packed with comedy, adventure and festive fun. Coronation Street star Tristan Gemmill plays the wicked Abanazar, while Malvern favourite Mark James returns for his ninth pantomime season. They are joined by Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Bunny Galore as Widow Twankey and Sev Keoshgerian as Aladdin. Expect plenty of laughs, colourful characters and traditional panto fun as Aladdin sets off on an adventure with a little help from a very magical lamp.
Dates: 10th December 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Tickets: Malvern Theatres
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Jack and the Beanstalk
Additional information about Aladdin 2026-27
Ticket prices: From £14.56
Accessible performances:
- BSL interpreted: 13th December 2026
- Relaxed: 14th December 2026
- Audio described: 16th December, with a touch-tour prior to the performance
Redditch Palace Theatre Pantomime 2026 – 27: Cinderella
Cinderella brings a sprinkling of fairy-tale magic to the Palace Theatre in Redditch this Christmas. Follow Cinders as she battles her mean-spirited stepsisters and races against the clock to reach Prince Charming’s ball before midnight. This traditional family pantomime from Paul Holman Associates promises plenty of comedy, sensational songs, sparkling sets, dazzling dance routines and lots of opportunities to cheer, boo and join in with the action.
Dates: 12th, 13th, 19th to 24th and 26th to 31st December 2026 and 2nd January 2027.
Tickets: Redditch Palace Theatre
Review: Trip Advisor
Additional information about Cinderella 2026-27
Ticket prices: From £19
Age guidance: Suitable for all
Discounts: Discounts are available for families on selected dates
Accessible performances:
BSL Signed: 19th and 30th December 2026
Relaxed: 30th December 2026
The Swan Theatre Worcester Pantomime 2026 – 27: Robin Hood
Worcester Repertory Company presents Robin Hood, a merry pantomime adventure at the Swan Theatre. The dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham is spreading misery through Sherwood Forest while plotting to seize the throne, leaving Robin Hood to save Maid Marian and the people from his plans. Expect favourite songs, lively dance routines, impressive vocals, slapstick silliness and plenty of traditional panto mischief and audience fun.
Dates: 28th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027
Tickets: Worcester Theatres
Review: Plutonium Sox review of Aladdin at Worcester Theatres
Additional information about Robin Hood 2026-27
Ticket prices: From £16
Discounts: Discounts are available for families and schools at selected performances
Accessible performances:
Audio Described and Signed: 12th December 2026
Relaxed and dementia friendly: 19th December 2026
More Christmas days out in the West Midlands
If you’re looking for more ideas for festive days out around the West Midlands, have a look at the guides below:
