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Information on Pantomimes taking place in the UK from December 2006 to January 2007 - with full what's on details, web links and ticket buying information.
Featured Pantomime and Christmas Shows:
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Thursday 7 to Sunday 31 December 2006 A traditional family pantomime presented by Pele Productions Limited |
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Saturday 2 December 2006 to Saturday 13 January 2007 Following the phenomenal success of last year's pantomime, the Waterfront Hall again presents its very own Christmas show featuring the cream of Northern Ireland's pantomime talent |
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Monday 11 December 2006 to Saturday 6 January 2007 Frank Loesser's classic musical set in New York during the 1940s about what happens when small-time gambler Nathan Detroit bets his big time pal Sky Masterson that he can't make the next woman he sees fall in love with him. Nigel Harman recreates his starring role of 'Sky Masterson', which he played to critical and public acclaim at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End for earlier this year. He will be joined by Bonnie Langford as 'Miss Adelaide'. |
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Tuesday 19 December 2006 to Sunday 28 January 2007 As with every Birmingham Hippodrome pantomime - still the biggest and best in the UK - Cinderella will include lots of fun, comedy and a few surprises plus an outstanding star cast lead by Brian Conley as Buttons and Shobna Gulati as the Fairy Godmother |
| Wednesday 13 December 2006 to Sunday 31 Dec 2006 This sparkling, interactive production will host a highly professional cast of actors, singers and dancers together with spectacular special effects, dazzling costumes, top quality lighting and sets. Starring Spencer Smith from TV's Big Brother as 'Jack' and Phil Walker as 'Tommy Trott' |
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Friday 15 December 2006 to Saturday 13 January 2007 A traditional family pantomime starring the hilarious Joe Pasquale who heads the cast in a spectacular, magical and very funny production of Peter Pan. The cast also features Peter Blake as 'Captain Hook', Kerris Peeling as 'Peter Pan' and Charlie Cairoli as 'Starkey' |
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Friday 1 December 2006 to Saturday 24 February 2007 Direct from the West End! Come along and follow the enthralling adventures of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the magical car, as it sails the seas and flies through the air bringing back a host of memories. And join Chitty's eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts and his enchanting children Jemima and Jeremy, together with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts as they try to outwit the dastardly Baron and the evil Child Catcher. Featuring Joe McFadden as 'Caractacus Potts', Gregor Fisher as 'Grandpa Potts' and Barbara Rafferty as 'The Baroness'. |
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Saturday 23 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 The traditional family pantomime |
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Saturday 9 December 2006 to Wednesday 3 January 2007 A traditional family panto starring Dale Meeks (Simon Meredith from Emmerdale) as 'Smee', Kate Baines (Beth Morgan from Hollyoaks) as 'Peter Pan', Diane Youdale (Jet from The Gladiators) as 'Mrs Darling' and Adam Tedder (From Mike Bassett: Manager) as 'Captain Hook'. Also featurinfthe comedy acrobats The Nitwits as 'The Pirate Crew' and dancers from The Lesley Swaby School of Dance. |
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Friday 8 December 2006 to Monday 1 January 2007 The favourite family pantomime starring Lynne McGranger (Home and Away), James Crossley (Hunter from Gladiators) and Sophie McDonnell (CBBC) with Frank Williams (Dad's Army) and Richard Cawley (Ready Steady Cook), Richard Westcott, Jamie Wilson and Paul Callan. |
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Friday 15 December 2006 to Saturday 13 January 2007 A traditional family panto starring Kirsten O'Brien (CCBC's SMart and Smile) as 'Jack', Andy Collins (Family Fortunes and The Paul O'Grady Show) as 'Simple Simon' and Sarah Thomas (Last of the Summer Wine) as 'The Fairy'. Also featuring Stephen David as 'Dame Trott', Terry Morrison as 'Fleshcreep', Marcus Knibbs as 'The King' and dancers from The Songtime Theatre Arts. |
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Friday 15 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 Santa Claus The Musical is the magical adventure of a child whose Christmas wish comes true. With tap dancing penguins, dancing polar bears and a twelve-piece live orchestra, this superb production stars Roy Barraclough, Susie Blake (both Coronation Street) and Danny McCall (Brookside). |
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Wednesday 6 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 When a young boy's snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. On their travels, they meet dancing penguins, reindeer and, of course, Father Christmas. Watch spellbound as the Snowman literally flies through the night sky above you, before escaping the clutches of the evil Jack Frost to return home for Christmas morning |
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Wednesday 13 December 2006 to SUnday 21 January 2007 After a sell-out tour, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake returns to Sadler's Wells for a strictly limited six week run. Thrilling, audacious and totally original, Matthew Bourne and his New Adventures company transforms one of ballet's best-loved stories into a stylish contemporary tale with extravagant, award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston |
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Saturday 9 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 |
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Wednesday 8 November 2006 to Saturday 27 January 2007 A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Over 10 million people all around the world have already fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. |
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Thursday 7 December 2006 to Saturday 30 December 2006 The favourite family pantomime |
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Tuesday 12 December 2006 to Saturday 30 December 2006 Music, dance and verse fuse together in a spectacular and enchanting blend of fantasy, drama and romance in this musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on the poems by TS Elliot |
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Monday 11 December 2006 to Saturday 6 January 2007 Victoria Wood's magnificently bad soap opera arrives at The Lowry for Christmas with a new cast yet to be announced. Following its sell-out London run, The Lowry is proud to present an exclusive Christmas engagement for this rave reviewed treat - now directed by its megastar creator herself. Acorn Antiques - a spoof of everything that was ever spoofable about TV Soaps - was first seen 21 years ago and has been a firm favourite with the nation ever since. The musical follows Miss Babs' struggle to keep her antiques business open. Can she afford to turn down the buy-out offer from the world's second biggest chain of coffee shops? Will Mr Clifford ever get his memory back and remember who he is engaged to? And most worryingly of all, can they still afford to employ Mrs Overall? |
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Friday 8 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 The pop pantomime that broke all records in 2002 is back - but even bigger and better than before! This production of Aladdin is a traditional Christmas pantomime, complete with pop songs, that not only offers some of the very best family entertainment in the North West but also provides really great value for money – an unbeatable combination everyone has been quick to appreciate! |
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Thursday 7 December 2006 to Sunday 28 January 2007 Brimming with classic Berlin hits like Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean? and of course the unforgettable title song, Irving Berlin's White Christmas tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the process. With an all star cast and dynamic 17 piece orchestra, this spectacular musical is full of tap dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin's White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family! |
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Thursday 7 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 A traditional family panto |
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Saturday 2 December 2006 to Saturday 10 February 2007 Royal Shakespeare Company Honorary Associate Artist Judi Dench plays Mistress Quickly in a new musical version of The Merry Wives of Windsor, one of Shakespeare's most enduringly popular comedies. With an original score by Paul Englishby, Merry Wives The Musical is directed by Chief Associate Director Gregory Doran |
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Wednesday 6 December 2006 to Saturday 13 Janaury 2007 The ideal Christmas treat, Leslie Bricusse's spectacular musical extravaganza Scrooge is a heartwarming family story based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Features stunning sets and costumes, specially created illusions and a fantastic musical score which includes the Oscar-nominated hit Thank You Very Much. |
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Friday 15 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 A family pantomime presented by Simon Barry and New Pantomime Productions and starring Stuart Wade ('Bif' from Emmerdale), Simon Grant (BBC's CBBC) and Kemal (Big Brother) |
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Thursday 14 December 2006 to Sunday 7 January 2007 The favourite family pantomime, presented by Simon Barry and New Pantomime Productions |
