Pantomime Time

It's that time of the year again... Oh yes it is! Check out our guide for this year's selection of festive pantomimes across the UK.

Aladdin Aladdin
5 December - 3 January
Manchester Opera House
Aladdin, the most mystical pantomime of all, flies in on a magic carpet to the Opera House. Aladdin will be doing all he can to win the heart of the beautiful Princess, but the evil Abanazar will be trying to thwart his plans.
A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol
11 November - 10 January
Arts Theatre, London
When Christmas-hating Sidney and his nephew Danny get locked into a theatre, the last thing they expect is to have to perform A Christmas Carol on stage in front of an expectant audience, aided by two out-of-work actors, the resident theatre cat, and a mouse with stage fright.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
11 December - 3 January
Grand Opera House, York
This magical fairy tale features all the great pantomime ingredients; a beautiful princess trying to escape the clutches of a wicked queen and a handsome prince who comes to her rescue. The show stars Lynne McGranger (Irene from Home & Away) as The Wicked Queen, Michelle Hardwick (Lizzie from The Royal) as Snow White and Mark Griffin (Gladiators Trojan) as The Prince.
Scrooge Scrooge
9 - 14 November
Manchester Palace
Leslie Bricusse's spectacular musical extravaganza Scrooge is a heart-warming family story based on Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol'. Starring Tommy Steele, with stunning sets and costumes, featuring the Oscar-nominated hit Thank You Very Much, Scrooge is this season's unmissable smash hit musical for all the family.

Peter Pan Peter Pan
12 December - 3 January
Sunderland Empire
Cast includes John Challis as Captain Hook and Emmerdale heartthrob James Baxter in the lead role of Peter Pan. Back by public demand, top North East comic Steve Wallis will star as the side-splitting Smee, alongside panto dame veteran and Darlington's very own Steve Luck as The Dame.
Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty
19 December - 31 January
Birmingham Hippodrome
Joe Pasquale heads the cast as 'Muddles'. Joining Joe as 'The Prince' will be X Factor finalist and Dancing on Ice winner, Ray Quinn. Adding a touch of glamour to the show in the role of 'Princess Beauty' is the beautiful Lucy Evans. Sleeping Beauty features spectacular visual effects including brand-new, mind-blowing 3D technology.

White Christmas White Christmas
27 November - 9 January
The Lowry, Salford Quays
Aled Jones brings his talent to the role of Bob Wallace. He is joined by international dance star Adam Cooper (Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Billy Elliot the movie and principal at the Royal Ballet), who plays Phil Davis, the other half of the song and dance duo. They are joined by Suzanne Shaw as one of our leading ladies, Judy Haynes, and West End star Rachel Stanley plays Betty Haynes.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
11 December - 10 January
Bristol Hippodrome
Snow White has a fantastic cast featuring Kara Tointon (Eastenders) as Snow White, Joe Swash (Eastenders, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here) as the Prince, and hilarious comic Andy Ford as Muddles. Snow White has a hilarious script, sparkling sets, lavish costumes, romance, comedy and bags of audience participation.

Cinderella Cinderella
17 December - 3 January
Princess Theatre, Torquay
Take one handsome Prince and one beautiful, kind and innocent girl, combine with two ugly step sisters, the worst in the world, sprinkle in the star dust of one Fairy Godmother and add a generous helping of Buttons. Whisk until light and fluffy.
Peter Pan Peter Pan
11 December - 3 January
Liverpool Empire
Fly away with us this Christmas as we take you on a spectacular journey of wonder and excitement into the world of Neverland. Henry Winkler will be making you boo and hiss as the evil Captain Hook, whilst Natasha Hamilton will be wowing you with her flying skills as Peter Pan. Les Dennis will be donning some fabulous frocks as the funniest dame in panto land.

More Christmas shows

CinderellaWhen: 10 - 31 December
Where: King Georges Hall, Blackburn
Mooky Doolittle Christmas CircusWhen: 28 November - 17 January
Where: Blackpool Tower
AladdinWhen: 26 November - 3 January
Where: Millfield Theatre, London

The SnowmanWhen: 2 December - 11 January
Where: Peacock Theatre, London
The GruffaloWhen: 25 November - 10 January
Where: Apollo Theatre, London
Christmas with The Rat PackWhen: 24 November - 2 January
Where: Adelphi Theatre, London

Peter PanWhen: 1 December - 10 January
Where: Meridian Gardens, The O2
Mamma MiaWhen: 12 December - 17 January
Where: Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
AladdinWhen: 28 November - 9 January
Where: Hackney Empire