Christmas pantomime guide: Scotland and the north

Pantomimes in Scotland

Cinderella, Aberdeen

Watch Cinderella go to the ball at His Majesty's Theatre this year. She'll need a little help from The Fairy Godmother (Elaine C. Smith) of course - and those pesky step-sisters are bound to get in the way (played by Alan McHugh and Jordan Young).
When? Nov 28 - Jan 3
How much? £12.75 - £20.25
How to book: www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Aladdin, Glasgow

At the King's Theatre, Any Dream Will Do's Keith Jack will be playing Aladdin, joined by Gavin Mitchell as the evil Abanazar, Gerard Kelly as Wishee Washee and Karen Dunbar as Window Twankey. The show promises to entertain the whole family with its stunning costumes and sets, comedy and magic!
When? Dec 4 - Jan 17
How much? £12.50 - £24.50
How to book: www.theambassadors.com

Peter Pan, Edinburgh

Get into the magical Christmas spirit with a visit to Neverland, where children can fly, fairies are real and crocodiles go tick-tock! Pantos at this theater have sold out in the past, so book early if you can!
When? Nov 27 - Jan 2
How much? £16 - £23.50
How to book: www.lyceum.org.uk

Jack and the Beanstalk, Inverness

Follow the adventures of young Jack, as he plants magic beans and grows a beanstalk! This panto claims to have the biggest giant in all of panto land, as well as sparkly costumes, impressive scenery and lots of boos and hissing!
When? Dec 1 - Jan 10
How much? £10 - £17
How to book: www.eden-court.co.uk

Pantomimes in the north

Peter Pan, Sunderland

The villianous Captain Hook is played by John Challis - best known for his role as Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, while Emmerdale heartthrob James Baxter will be playing Peter Pan. And comedian Steve Wallis is bound to get you laughing in the role of Smee.
When? Dec 12 - Jan 3
How much? £7.50 - £21.50
How to book: www.sunderlandempire.org.uk

Cinderella, Newcastle

Starring Roxanne Pallett (from Emmerdale and Dancing on Ice) as Cinderella and local favourites Clive Webb and Danny Adams, this panto promises to be a night to remember - with a talking horse, a flying Pegasus, a troop of dancing penguins, a hot air balloon and more! Tickets sell quickly, so book yours now!
When? Dec 1 - Jan 16
How much? £7.50 - £26
How to book: www.theatreroyal.co.uk

Peter Pan, Blackpool

This traditional pantomime will entertain the whole family, with its fabulous costumes and lavish sets - as well as lots of music and dance, and we're sure they'll be plenty of opportunity to boo and hiss. Starring Gary Turner from Emmerdale, regular CBBC actor Barney Harwood and BBC Radio Lancashire's Steve Royle will be returning too - due to popular demand!
When? Dec 4 - Jan 3
How much? £18
How to book: www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, York

A great festive treat for the whole family, watch the beautiful princess Snow White try to escape the clutches of the wicked witch. This panto includes Lynne McGranger (Irene from Home & Away) playing the witch, Michelle Hardwich from The Royal as Snow White and Mark Griffin (Gladiators' Trojan) as The Prince.
When? Dec 11 - Jan 3
How much? £10 - £16.50
How to book: www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk

Aladdin, Manchester

Get practicising your boos for Gray O'Brien (Corrie bad boy Tony.... ) Gray will be playing evil Abanazar, along with Hollyoaks' heartthrob Chris Fountain as Aladdin and Eric Potts (Diggory Comptom) as Widow Twankey.
When? Dec 5 - Jan 3
How much? £9.50-£24.50
How to book: www.manchesteroperahouse.org.uk.

Peter Pan, Liverpool

A star-studded cast at the Empire Theatre, including Henry Winkler as baddy Captain Hook, Natasha Hamilton as Peter Pan and Les Dennis as the panto dame! The kids will love to join Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and Lost boys in Neverland.
When? Dec 11 - Jan 3
How much? £12.50-£26.00
How to book: www.liverpoolempire.org.uk

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sheffield

At the Lyceum, starring Toyah Willcox as the Wicked Queen, Damian Williams as Widow Twankey and BBC Radio Sheffield's Toby Foster as the Court Jester. Get ready for spellbinding sets and costumes, singing, dancing and lots of boos and hisses.
When? Dec 11 - Jan 10
How much? £12-£20
How to book: www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/

Jack and the Beanstalk, Bradford

Have some Fee-Fi-Fo-Fun at this classic pantomime starring Billy Pearce as Jack, Gaynor Faye as Jill, Hairspray star Leanne Jones as The Fairy and Tony Adams as Dame Trot.
When? Dec 12 - Jan 31
How much? £7.50-£22.50
How to book: www.bradford-theatres.co.uk

Peter Pan, Hull

Fly away to magical Neverland with Ben-James Ellis as Peter Pan (currently in Hairspray), Paul Nicholas as Captain Hook and Keith Harris as smee (of course he's brining Orville the duck with him!)
When? Dec 10 - Jan 10
How much? £14 - £21
How to book: www.hullcc.gov.uk

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