Christmas Pantomimes in the Midlands

Wondering what pantomime to book tickets for? Well if you live in the Midlands then this is the ultimate Guide for you as we list all the pantomimes happening across the Midlands.

1. Pantomime: Cinderella

Location: Blue Orange Theatre, 118 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 6AD

Dates: 29th November 2022 – 10th December 2022

Details: Join Cinderella on the most exciting night of her life as she meets the magical Fairy Godmother and falls in love with the handsome Prince. Boo and hiss the evil step-sisters, and sing, dance and laugh with Cinderella’s best friend, Buttons!

Will Cinderella win the day and find romance with her one true love? Or will the nasty step-sisters spoil the day?

This fantastic Christmas show has all the ingredients to please the entire family! With romance, comedy, lots of magical songs, dances, sweets, sets, glorious costumes and buckets of audience participation, this is the ONLY place to be for panto this Christmas

Link to buy tickets: https://blueorangetheatre.co.uk/project/cinderella/

2. Pantomime: Dick Whittington

Location: Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst St, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB

Dates: 17th December 2022 – 29th January 2023

Details: Marti Pellow returns to Birmingham as The Ratman in the ultimate pantomime adventure, Dick Whittington. Marti joins Birmingham panto legend Matt Slack, TV celebrity Dr Ranj and actress, singer and television personality Suzanne Shaw in this star-studded, action-packed adventure full of laughter, music and dance.

The UK’s biggest regional panto will also see the return of Hippodrome favourites Doreen Tipton and Andrew Ryan. Featuring sets and costumes from The London Palladium, spectacular special effects and plenty of audience participation, this is the perfect chance for audiences to come together and share the magic of live theatre.

Link to buy tickets: https://www.birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/dick-whittington-two/

3. Pantomime: Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince

Location: Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA

Dates: 6th Dec – 31st Dec 2022

Details: Welcome to a very green England, many years ago, the eco- setting for Sutton Coldfield’s 2022 Pantomime spectacular… Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince!

The village has run out of herbs.

Ginger sneaks into Ragwort the witch’s herb-garden to ‘borrow’ some.  Bad move. Caught! The witch threatens the village with immediate extinction unless Ginger and Sorrel give her their daughter.

With tears and tantrums, Rapunzel has to go with Ragwort who locks her up in a tower without a door forever and ever. The only way to reach her is by climbing up her extremely long hair. The only people around to save Rapunzel are bonkers Hyacinth Horseradish and a wise old owl called Sage. 

Years and years pass by with Ginger and Sorrel getting sadder and sadder, Ragwort getting badder and badder and Hyacinth Horseradish getting madder and madder. Oh, and there’s a fire-eating worm as well!

But one day the handsome rapping Prince Rapscallion rides by and hears Rapunzel singing in her tower, and from this moment the world will never be the same again. . .

After the huge success of Cinderella in 2021, the Production Exchange comes back to the Town Hall with a great cast of actor musicians, beautiful scenery, fabulous dance, stunning costumes and a talented young ensemble to perform the ultimate family classic.

Link to buy tickets: https://www.suttoncoldfieldtownhall.com/pantomime2022/

4. Pantomime: Dick Whittington

Location: Arden Hall, Water Orton Road, Birmingham, B36 9PB

Date: 27th November 2022

Details: After their SELL OUT tour in 2021, Lemon Jelly Pantos presents the PURR-FECT family pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Visiting The Arden Hall in Castle Bromwich on Sunday 27th November at 11.30am & 2.30pm. Featuring all the traditional pantomime ingredients, with a multi-talented cast, this one hour, laughter packed performance features colourful characters, hilarious comedy, fantastic music, lavish costumes & stunning sets.

Join Dick Whittington and his cat on an exciting quest for fame and fortune! FEATURING H2GLO’S UV UNDER THE SEA SPECTACULAR! Dick Whittington promises to be Lemon Jelly’s funniest pantomime ever!

Link to buy tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lemonjellypantos

5. Pantomime: Beauty and the Beast

Location: The Core Theatre, Solihull

Dates: 9th Dec 2022 – 2nd Jan 2023

Details: In the pretty French village of Mont Sue-Relle, bookish Belle is ready to start a new chapter and find some adventure.

However Belle, and her friend Jacques and his mum, Betty the local bell ringer, get much more than they bargained for when they find themselves trapped inside the enchanted castle of a mysterious beast.

Will true love conquer all? Will the curse of the Enchantress ever be broken? Will Betty drop a clanger?

The award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment (the team behind Cinderella and Robin Hood) return with even more shimmering sets, outrageous costumes, magic and mayhem in this brand new furry-tail adventure!

You won’t belle-ieve your eyes!

Link to buy tickets: https://www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/beauty-and-the-beast-pantomime/25878

6. Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk

Location: Belgrade Theatre, Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS

Dates: 23rd Nov 2022 – 7th Jan 2023

Details: This year’s legendary Belgrade pantomime is the enchanting tale of Jack and the Beanstalk – and it’s our fastest selling panto ever!

Make sure you book your tickets early to guarantee the best seats at the best price on your preferred date, because they are getting snapped up quickly!

Join us in the village of Prickly Bottom where the evil giant Blunderbore is causing havoc! What the village needs is a hero brave enough to climb up to the giant’s castle and send him packing. Will Jack and his mysterious beanstalk prove to be the heroes we are looking for? There’s only one way to find out!

Once again written by and starring Coventry’s favourite dame Iain Lauchlan, Jack and the Beanstalk will feature spectacular scenery, stupendous costumes, magical mayhem and a show stopping giant that make a trip to the Belgrade panto an unmissable Christmas treat for thousands of families every year. Funny, festive and extremely feel-good, don’t miss out on this absolute GIANT of a show.

Link to buy tickets: https://www.belgrade.co.uk/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk/

7. Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk

Location: Highbury Theatre, Sheffield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5HD

Dates: 13th Dec 2022 – 17th Dec 2022

Details: Based on the traditional story, this hilarious pantomime (written by a local author) is coming to Highbury Theatre in Sutton Coldfield in December, courtesy of award winning From The Top Theatre Company.

The show has everything you would expect from a traditional pantomime, from a wide variety of songs and dance numbers, to brilliant characters, and continuous laughs throughout!

From The Top Theatre Co. are based in Shenstone and have members from all over the North Midlands, from Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall and Lichfield. Members are aged 14 to 74 and the company perform a musical and a pantomime each year. After the success of last year’s pantomime, Robin Hood, they are excited to be back at Highbury Theatre to perform again!

Link to buy tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/sutton-coldfield/highbury-theatre-centre/jack-and-the-beanstalk/e-jrblrd

8. Pantomime: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Location: Rialto Plaza, Coventry,

Date: 21st December 2022

Details: The Rialto will be transformed into a colourful circus setting and packed solid with comedy, songs, adventure, and audience participation. The children will love to boo the horrible Dame Gertie Grump, roar with laughter at the comedy antics of Silly Billy, and of course meet Goldilocks herself, plus the friendliest Three Bears you’ll ever see!

Link to buy tickets: https://rialtoplaza.com/christmas-pantomime-goldilocks-and-the-three-bears/

9. Pantomime: Aladdin

Location: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre,

Dates: 3rd December 2022 – 7th January 2023

Details: It’s all you could ever wish for in a pantomime – ALADDIN flies into Wolverhampton this December packed with a lamp-load of laughs and genie-us special effects!

Join West End leading lady Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol/Moulin Rouge The Musical/The Bodyguard) as Spirit of the Ring, Michael Greco (EastEnders/The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) as the evil Abanazar and CBeebies’ Ben Cajee as Aladdin in the ultimate pantomime adventure for all the family!

Returning favourites Tam Ryan (Wishee Washee) and Ian Adams (Widow Twankey) are joined by Wolverhampton’s own Sofie Anné as Princess Jasmine, West End star Duane Gooden as the Genie and panto legend Ian Billings as The Notary!

The unmissable production of ALADDIN will feature all the magic you’ve come to expect of the Grand Theatre pantomime! The Midland’s family-friendly festive spectacular will once again have laugh-out-loud comedy, sensational song and dance and create magical memories you’ll cherish forever!

Join us for the ultimate festive treat as Aladdin fights to conquer the cave of wonders and win the heart of the princess in the most spellbinding battle of good versus evil!

Link to buy tickets: https://www.grandtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/aladdin/

10. Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty

Location: Walsall Arena, Hawbush Road, Leamore, Walsall, WS3 1AG

Dates: 9th – 18th December 2022

Details: The classic tale of Sleeping Beauty is coming to Walsall Arena.The team that brought you last year’s spectacular show are back to entertain with more songs, silliness, audience participation and all the fairytale magic of panto!

Princess Aurora has been left in charge of the castle, while her parents are away on important diplomatic business, at an all-inclusive in Faliraki. When she invites top magical rock band ‘Fairy 3’ to perform at her birthday party, it starts a chain of events that will put her whole world into a spin.

Come and join the fun as our heroes battle against the evil plans of Fairy Liquids, whilst also trying to train up a brave knight, rock out on a kazoo and smash a unique world record never before attempted on stage.

Link to buy tickets: https://www.walsallarena.com/whats-on/all-shows/sleeping-beauty/5667

11. Pantomime: Aladdin

Location: Priory Theatre, Rosemary Hill, Kenilworth, CV8 1BN

Dates: 14th – 31st December 2022

Details: Aladdin, a poor boy, has dreams of exploring forgotten lands, flying carpets and falling in love with a beautiful princess and in this traditional family pantomime you can expect all the above and more. Through his adventures, he meets a suspicious and unpleasant Abanaza, a magical Genie and the Spirit of the ring.

Then there is his mum Widow Twankey and his brother Wishee Washee who are busy creating chaos in the laundry! If only Aladdin could make his fortune, all their dreams could come true…Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients Priory audiences expect, Aladdin features lots of laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling dance routines, beautiful costumes and plenty of sing along songs!

So hop aboard your magic carpet and join us for music, magic and mayhem. The best fun to be had in Kenilworth this year!

Link to buy tickets: https://www.priorytheatre.co.uk/productions/202212-aladdin

12. Pantomime: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Location: Lichfield Garrick Theatre,

Dates: 25th Nov – 31st Dec 2022

Details: Mirror Mirror on the wall… What’s the greatest pantomime of them all?

Don’t miss this year’s hilarious fun-filled, brand new, family #GarrickPanto Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

SAM RABONE is back after last year’s smash-hit All New Adventures of Peter Pan!

He will be joined by BRIAN WHEELER (Star Wars), and DEAN WHATTON (Game Of Thrones) as part of The Fantastic Seven!

The Garrick is thrilled to welcome back GEORGE AKID (Cinderella), and MARIA CONNEELLY (All New Adventures of Peter Pan).

Once again this fabulous production will be written by PAUL HENDY, and co-produced by the award winning EVOLUTION PRODUCTIONS – the same creative collaboration behind All New Adventures of Peter Pan!

Link to buy tickets: https://www.lichfieldgarrick.com/whats-on/all-shows/snow-white-2022-pantomime/2891

13. Pantomime: Beauty and the Beast

Location: The Palace Theatre, Redditch

Dates: 10th – 31st December 2022

Details: Don’t miss Beauty and the Beast which promises to be the most stunning and enchanting of productions packed with magic and fun for all the family over the festive season!

Spellbinding adventure awaits when the beautiful Belle is imprisoned in an enchanted castle with a hideous beast.  Can Belle see beyond the monster and fall in love with her jailer before the last petal falls from the enchanted rose? Or will the Beast’s arrogance and selfishness cost him the world he once knew and the hand of the girl who has stolen his heart.

As time passes and the rose petals begin to fall the Beast becomes convinced that Beauty will never see beyond his monstrous features to the man behind the mask.

Will true love prevail?

Meanwhile the boorish Gaston, a local huntsman, who has set his sights on marrying Beauty whether she wants to or not, decides to rescue her from the Beast’s Castle and force her to be his wife.

With plenty of audience participation and loads of laughter, combined with spectacular sets, beautiful costumes and magical special effects, Beauty and the Beast serves up a traditional family pantomime that will make your Christmas complete!

It would be ‘BEASTLY’ to miss out, so get your tickets now to this most beloved family tale!

This enchanting pantomime based on the children’s classic tale, will delight audiences of all ages. Brought to you by Paul Holman Associates producers of last year’s smash hit Jack and the Beanstalk, Beauty and the Beast has everything you have come to expect from a Palace pantomime. Stunning sets, spectacular transformations and dazzling costumes will guarantee your festive season will go with a swing. 

Link to buy tickets: https://www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/beauty-and-the-beast-panto-2022-2023

14. Pantomime: Robin Hood

Location: The Attic Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon

Dates: 16th Dec 2022 – 2nd Jan 2023

Details: Robin Hood and his merry men join Maid Marion to boo and hiss the Sheriff of Nottingham this Christmas. Dame Dotty and the gang are ready to add singing, dancing and panto banter to your arrow wielding adventure in Sherwood Forest.

Link to buy tickets: https://www.theattictheatre.co.uk/dec22-robinhoodpanto

15. Pantomime: Beauty and the Beast

Location: Malvern Theatres,

Dates: 8th Dec 2022 – 1st Jan 2023

Details: A sparkling fairy tale pantomime for 2022-23, starring Melanie Walters (Gavin and Stacey) as Fairy Bon Bon, Malvern’s Favourite Funny Man Mark James as Louis La Plonk, Olivia Birchenough from Channel 5’s Milkshake! as Belle and Leon Craig as Polly La Plonk.

Join Belle, The Beast, Fairy Bon Bon, larger than life Polly La Plonk and her cheeky chappy son Louis La Plonk as they are transported to a cursed castle, under the spell of an evil enchantress. Can the wicked Hugo be defeated, can Belle see beyond the Beast and fall in love with her captor, will the Beasts heart be melted by Belles beauty?

With an unmissable transformation moment, slide splitting comedy, stunning sets and costumes, and an award winning script (Best Script – Great British Pantomime Awards 2019), join us for a must see, magnificent adventure.

Link to buy tickets here: https://www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast-3/

16. Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty

Location: Hall Green Little Theatre, Pemberley Road, Acocks Green, B27 7RY

Dates: 9th – 17th December 2022

Details: Evil Fairy ‘Orrible seeking revenge puts a terrible curse on Princess Beauty. Dame Penny Sillen and her daft son will do anything to try and stop her. With the help of Fairy Delightful, will our heroes be able to save Beauty’s life? A show full of laughter and merriment, fun for all the family.

Link to buy tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/birmingham/hall-green-little-theatre-veitch/sleeping-beauty/e-yamodk

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