Christmas pantomime guide: South and Ireland

Pantomimes in the south

Aladdin, Wimbledon, London

Pick which date you want to go to this panto carefully - there are 4 different celebs playing the genie! You've got the choice of Ruby Wax, Pamela Anderson, Paul O Grady and Anita Dobson. Brian Blessed will be heading up the cast as the evil Abanazar.
When? Dec 4 - Jan 10
How much? £16.75 - £29
- www.ambassadortickets.com

Aladdin, Hackney, London

Get ready to be amazed by flying genies, a singing camel, tap dancing pandas and lots of singing along!
When? Nov 28 - Jan 10
How much? £9.50 - £22.50
- www.hackneyempire.co.uk

Snow White, Richmond

Jane Asher will be the baddy in the role of the Wicked Queen this year, along with Sapphire Elia from Brittania High as Snow White and Tim Vine - who played Silly Bill in 2006's Jack and the Beanstalk! Get practicing you heigh-hos!
When? Dec 4 - Jan 10
How much? £22 - £29
- www.ambassadortickets.com

Sleeping Beauty, Bromley

Claire Sweeney takes the role of the Wicked Fairy and casts a spell on the beautiful princess in this panto at The Churchill theatre. This one is bound to be great for a sing-a-long!
When? Dec 4 - Jan 10
How much? £20 - £27
- www.ambassadortickets.com

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Croydon

Get ready to boo Letitia Dean, who'll be playing the Wicked Queen in this panto! Younger kids will love this one, as Letitia will be joined by Sooty and Sweep.
When? Dec 4 - Jan 3
How much? £16.50 - £23

Aladdin, High Wycombe

Starring Shane Richie in the title role, this year's show promises to be another dazzling fairytale to melt your heart and get you in the Christmas spirit!
When? Dec 12 - Jan 10
How much? £16-£22.50
- www.wycombeswan.co.uk

Cinderella, Surrey

Lots of familiar faces will make this panto extra special. Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page stars as Cinderella, opposite S Club 7's Jon Lee as the Prince and alongside Michael Aspel as Baron Hardup! Kids' favourite Angelina Ballerina is also joining the cast.

The Little Mermaid, St Albans

A very modern pantomime, complete with 3D glasses and characters (including cecil the seahorse) that'll come to life in front of your eyes! This panto stars Sarah Jane Honeywell (from Cbeebies) as Arial.
When? Dec 12 - Jan 3
How much? £12.50 - £20
- www.alban-arena.co.uk

Cinderella, Reading

Get into the festive spirit with this panto that has plenty of glitter, glamour, wands and wishes! Starring Emmerdale's Sally Oliver and Eastenders' Rolan Bell.
When? Dec 5 - Jan 3
How much? £17.75
- www.readingarts.com/panto

Pantomimes in Ireland

Jack and the Beanstalk, Dublin

Join Jack as he grows a beanstalk, tries to outrun the giant and rescue the princess!
When? Nov 29 - Jan 31 Tickets: www.gaietytheatre.ie

Aladdin, Belfast

Including 3D special effects and starring May McFettridge in the hilarious role of Widow Twankey, this panto will get you feeling all christmassy!
When? 28 Nov - 16 Jan
Tickets: www.goh.co.uk

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