Pantomime 2024: Everything you need to know about pantos across the UK

What's on, where, and who's starring? It’s all covered in our guide to some of the biggest pantos from across the UK…

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00:00Peter Pan will land at Birmingham's Hippodrome from the 21st of December to the 2nd of February,

00:06with Alison Hammond as the Magical Mermaid and comedian Matt Slack returning for his

00:1011th season as Smee. Join Peter, Tinkerbell, Wendy and friends as they journey to Neverland

00:16to take on the villainous Captain Hook in a show packed with dazzling effects and costumes

00:20straight from the London Palladium.

00:22Goldilocks and the Three Bears arrives at the Bristol Hippodrome from the 7th of December

00:26to the 5th of January, starring beloved comedian Brian Conley and Brenda Edwards. Set in a

00:32magical circus world, this panto follows Goldilocks and her friends as they face off against an

00:37evil rival in an extravaganza of acrobatics, comedy and circus magic.

00:42In Cardiff, Cinderella takes the stage at New Theatre from the 7th of December to the

00:465th of January, starring Gethin Jones as Prince Charming and Owen Wynne Evans as Dandini.

00:51This timeless panto promises all the fun of the classic fairy tale, from enchanted moments

00:56to hilarious mishaps, with accessible performances to ensure everyone can enjoy the magic.

01:01Leeds City Variety's Music Hall presents Jack and the Beanstalk in their unique Rock

01:05and Roll Panto style from the 29th of November to the 12th of January. Blending live music,

01:11rock classics and electric stage effects, this high-energy show adds a musical twist

01:15to the traditional tale for an experience fit for all ages.

01:20Snow White and the Christmas Panto opens at St Helen's Theatre Royal from the 30th of

01:23November to the 12th of January, starring Maureen Nolan as the Wicked Queen and Coronation

01:28Street's Emery's Cooper as Prince Frederick. With a lively cast, including Johnny Vegas

01:33voicing one of the dwarves, this festive panto promises laughs, drama and holiday spirits for all.

01:39Dive into The Little Mermaid at Newcastle's Theatre Royal from the 26th of November to

01:43the 12th of January. Danny Adams stars alongside Joe McKeldrie in an underwater adventure where

01:48Ariel fights to break free from the Sea Witch's spell. With breathtaking visuals and accessible

01:53performances, this show brings the enchantment of the sea to audiences of all ages.