Here is our selection of local pantos and festive shows to help keep children amused this winter. More information is included in the What’s On listings and early booking is recommended.
The Twelve Days of Christmas
November 25th to January 9th
Chickenshed Theatre, Southgate N14 4PE
The traditional song Twelve Days of Christmas is re-imagined as a unique Christmas adventure promising lots of laughs along the way. Incorporating Chickenshed’s large and diverse cast with memorable songs, music and dance. Ages: 5+.
The Night Before Christmas
November 28th and 29th
Arts Depot, North Finchley N12 0GA
Cute festive adventure story told from the perspective of Eddie, a little mouse who can’t understand why only humans are allowed to get presents.
Christmas Tales
December 2nd to December 27th
Dugdale Centre, Enfield EN2 6DS
A fun and festive celebration that takes the best of Chickenshed’s vibrant Tales from the Shed shows and sprinkles it with new, magical and larger-than-life characters. Get ready to laugh, sing and join in with Rain Dear, Snow Manny and all their Christmas fun and games.
Snow White
December 5th to 30th
Radlett Centre, Radlett WD7 8HL
A sparkling traditional pantomime with stunning costumes, hilarious comedy, fabulous live music and plenty of audience participation.
Home for Christmas
December 6th (4 x 30 minute performances)
The Bull Theatre, Barnet EN5 5SJ
The Susi Earnshaw Theatre School brings another magical show to The Barnet Christmas Fayre. When Dorothy is sent home from Oz things don’t go to plan and her adventure takes a festive turn. Expect lots of songs and dances and great characters.
Sleeping Beauty
December 8th to 30th
The Bull Theatre, Barnet EN5 5SJ
A fun filled, wacky adaptation of the traditional story, Sleeping Beauty is a pantomime adventure for all the family. Magical mayhem, roller coaster romances and big battles, this all-singing, all-dancing production brings panto heaven to the heart of Barnet.
Aladdin
December 11th to January 3rd
Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar EN6 2HN
You are promised live music and rip-roaring adventure in true panto style.
Cinderella On Ice
December 18th to 21st
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green N22 7AY
The classic fairy tale Cinderella will be brought to life on the ice with songs and choreographed routines.
