The Ultimate Pantomime Guide for the North East (2024/2025 Season)
It’s Panto-Time!
We all love a good Panto and there is a host of fab shows on each year, but how do you choose which ones to go to? Well surely that’s easy?
“Oh no it isn’t!!!”
But this year it might just be a little easier, as we’ve complied our definitive pantomime guide. We’ve got all the shows, info and links to get tickets. All in one handy place.
The North East’s pantomime season for 2024/2025 is filled with magical adventures, classic fairy tales, and plenty of laughter for all ages.
We’ve brought you the most comprehensive guide to the pantomimes happening across the region, so you can plan your Pantos with ease!
This season, the North East offers everything from underwater adventures and classic fairy tales to legendary heroes, from Easter treats to Christmas crackers, form adult only shows to kid and family friendly fun, ensuring a delightful pantomime experience for everyone! Be sure to book your tickets early to secure the best seats for these magical performances!
Here’s our list of Pantomimes in the North East with their dates, descriptions, and links for booking:
Beauty & the Beast Easter Panto
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne
30th Mar 2024 to 31st Mar 2024
A spellbinding pantomime that tells the story of Belle, a bad-mannered Prince transformed into a Beast, and a good Fairy making their dreams come true.
For more information and to book tickets visit https://www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk
Robin Hood
Playhouse Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear
1st Apr 2024 to 2nd Apr 2024
An Easter adventure in Sherwood Forest with a fun-filled panto for the entire family.
For more information and to book tickets visit Playhouse Whitley Bay
Red Riding Hood
The Customs House, South Shields
Easter Panto – 30th March – 6th April 2024
Join Red, Granny and Dennis in Cooksonville as they bring to life the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Get ready for a whimsical journey filled with laughter, magic, and heartwarming moments as the classic story is given a Customs House panto make-over. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this magical adventure.
For more information and to book tickets visit The Customs House.
Cinderella – ADULTS ONLY
Darlington Hippodrome
Sunday 7th April 2024
The Adult Pantomime is back for its 6th year with an invitation to the Prince’s Ball for all you BIGGER boys and girls.
Starring The Adult Pantomime favourites, the cracking Liam Mellor as Buttons, the filthy and fabulous Jimmy Burton-Iles and the devilishly wicked Robert Squire as the two ugly stepsisters. Plus returning to The Adult Pantomime after a year off, Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road’s Ben-Ryan Davies returns as the dashing Prince Charming.
Suitable for 16 years plus.
For more information and to book tickets visit Darlington Hippodrome
Wizard Of Oz
Majestic Theatre Darlington
Fri 12th April 2024 – Sun 14th April 2024
We are off to see…a wizardly wonderful Musical Easter Pantomime adventure, The Wizard of Oz!
Starring Majestic Panto Favourite Hayley Warters as Scarecrow
Join Dorothy Gale as she befriends a brainless Scarecrow, a loveable Tin Man and the cowardly Lion on their quest to thwart the evil powers of the Wicked Witch of the West. With a little help from Glinda the Good Fairy and the almighty and powerful Wizard of Oz, good is sure to conquer evil.
For more information and to book tickets visit Majestic Theatre Darlington
The Little Mermaid
Playhouse Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August 2024
In an underwater Kingdom like no other, King Triton’s daughter, the bravest little mermaid, yearns for an adventure way above the water. With the help of her floundering fish friend and a crabby crab, they must battle the evils of the Sea Witch, who steals the mermaid’s voice in exchange for the ability to live on land, this timeless tale is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
The Little Mermaid features breath-taking music, dazzling costumes, and more silliness than you can shake a flipper at, our production promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family.
For more information and to book tickets visit Playhouse Whitley Bay
Mother Goose
The Customs House – South Shields
21st November 2024 – 5th January 2025
The EGG-cellent fairy tale of Mother Goose gets a CRACKING Cooksonville remake for 2024. Packed with song, dance and lots of laughter, the YOLKS are guaranteed to CRACK you up!
For more information and to book tickets visit The Customs House
The Little Mermaid
26th November 2024 – 12th January 2025
With Pinocchio smashing Box Office Records, Newcastle Theatre Royal premieres another new pantomime spectacular with a magical adventure under the sea – The Little Mermaid.
Join Newcastle’s pantomime superstar Danny Adams and Theatre Royal favourites Clive Webb, Chris Hayward and Joe McElderry as they dive to the depths of the ocean in an exhilarating and enchanting theatrical extravaganza, the likes of which you’ve never seen before.
Danny plays Danny Crabstix, best friend to Ariel, the bravest mermaid in King Triton’s kingdom, who must fight-off the evil Sea Witch after she steals her voice in return for the ability to live amongst the humans, way above the ocean.
For more information and to book tickets visit Newcastle Theatre Royal
Cinderella
Empire Consett
29th November 2024 – 31st December 2024
Packed full of adventure, fun, dazzling costumes, hit songs, audience participation, and all your favourite characters – Leah Bell and company return in 2024 to present the most magical fairy tale of them all – Cinderella. You’ll really have a ball!
For more information and to book tickets visit Empire Consett
A Christmas Carol
Northern Stage, Newcastle
30th November 2024 to 4th January 2025
Ding, dong, ding, dong, the bells are ringing because Scrooge is coming to Newcastle – and he’s meaner and greedier than ever. Bah Humbug!
Is it too late for Scrooge to change his miserly ways? Can a magical midnight visit to Christmases past, present and future help him to discover the true meaning of Christmas?
Charles Dickens’ classic story of ghosts, greed and goodwill will fill our stage with festive magic, music and merriment.
Northern Stage’s A Christmas Carol is the story you know and love (complete with all the trimmings) and will warm the hearts of the whole family.
Recommended for ages 5+
For more information and to book tickets visit Northern Stage
Cinderella
Forum Theatre Billingham
4th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
You shall go to the ball!
Poor Cinderella works night and day but dreams of a very different life, and with an invitation to the royal ball it looks as if her wish may be granted. Will her Wicked Stepsisters succeed in ruining Cinderella’s dreams of happiness or will her loyal fiend Buttons and her Fairy Godmother be able to thwart their devilish plans?
For more information and to book tickets visit Forum Theatre Billingham
The New Adventures of Peter Pan
Playhouse Whitley Bay, Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear
6th Dec 2024 – 4th Jan 2025
For more information and to book tickets visit Playhouse Whitley Bay.
Enchanted Entertainment presents: Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle
6th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
From the same team behind previous spectacular pantomimes Peter Pan, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, Tyne Theatre & Opera House has once again teamed up with Enchanted Entertainment to bring the world’s best known and most loved pantomime to the North East.
A show bursting with great songs, fantastic dance routines and plenty of laughter, this is a tremendous treat for all the family you won’t want to miss.
For more information and to book tickets visit Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Cinderella
Phoenix Theatre Blyth
7th December 2024 – 22nd December 2024
For more information and to book tickets visit Phoenix Theatre
Alice in Wonderland
Peoples Theatre Newcastle
7th – 15th December 2024
It’s the Queen of Hearts un-birthday and the naughty Knave has a wicked plan to steal all the jam tarts.
With the help of the Duchess, a sassy Cheshire Cat and the maddest of Hatters, will Alice be able to keep her head and save Wonderland?!
For more information and to book tickets visit Peoples Theatre
Jack and the Beanstalk
13th December 2024 – 5th January 2025
For more information and to book tickets visit Sunderland Empire
The Pantomime Adventures Of Peter Pan
Majestic Theatre Darlington
14th December 2024 – 28th December 2024
Trio Entertainment proudly present the Swashbuckling Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan!Set sail this Christmas and join the swashbuckling adventures of Peter Pan in this high-flying pantomime for all the family!
Join Captain Hook and the Pirates of Neverland as they attempt to capture Peter Pan and his friends Tinkerbell, Wendy, the Hilarious Mr Smee and not forgetting the fabulous Mrs Smee.
For more information and to book tickets visit Majestic Theatre Darlington
Sleeping Beauty
6th – 31st December 2024
For more information and to book tickets visit Darlington Hippodrome
Robinson Crusoe
Gala Durham
21st – 31st December 2024
In a small village in Durham lives Belle renowned for her brains and beauty far and wide.
In Pity Me lies an abandoned castle, a magical place inhabited by weird talking inanimate objects and a terrifying beast!
Will Belle solve the mystery of Pity Me Castle and escape the evil Gourmand?
Come along and enjoy this roaringly beautiful show!
Tickets from £10 (Family ticket from £70).
For more information visit Gala Durham.
**All events correct at time of publishing. Please always refer to the venue website for updates and further information**