From having a ball with Cinderella at Sunderland Empire to a genius production of Aladdin at Gala Theatre Durham, there’s plenty of pantos and festive family shows taking place around the North East this Christmas. We’ve rounded up some of the best shows for you and your family to enjoy this Christmas.
5. Robin Hood, Royalty Theatre, Sunderland, December 12-22
The Royalty Theatre is staging Robin Hood from December 12-22. This wacky adaptation sees the Merry Men turn pantomime. Tickets are £8 for adults and £6.50 for under 18s from Ticket Source. Photo: Royalty Theatre
6. Peter Pan, Alnwick Playhouse, January 17-25
Fresh from its reopening following a major refurbishment, Alnwick Playhouse will stage Peter Pan by arrangement with Great Ormond Street Hospital, Childrens Charity and Samuel French Ltd. Alnwick Theatre Club celebrate their 70th Anniversary by presenting their own version of J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. A totally original script that sticks faithfully to Barrie’s original storyline sees Wendy and her brothers help Peter Pan to rid Neverland of the evil Captain Hook and his henchmen. So sit back and enjoy this helter skelter ride through Pantoland and see some old favourites never growing old. Photo: Jane Coltman
7. Snow White, Customs House, South Shields, November 27 - January 5
As part of the Customs House's 25th Anniversary celebrations the Little Panto with the Big Heart presents Snow White. Come see their take on the classic fairytale, performed for the first time since its first festive season in 1994. The Evil Queen, having banished her fair sister in a mirror, is now forced to look after her ward Snow White. Driven evil by her jealousy, she wishes to dispose of the fairest in the land. Will Dame Bella and Arbuthnot save the day or will heroes Sniffy and Whiffy smell something is rotten in the state of Cooksonville and help the Prince of the North find his true love. Photo: Customs House
8. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Billingham Forum, December 1 - January 5
Get ready to shout 'It's behind you' as Billingham Forum Theatre stage their annual pantomime. This year's show is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs starring Hollyoaks actor Ben Ryan Davies as the prince and Liam Mellor as Muddles. Photo: submitted