12 Great Pantomimes
Pop sensations, camp comedians and the stars of soap strut their stuff in our pick of Christmas pantos
Aladdin
December 10–January 2
After making her debut at the New Wimbledon last year, Pamela Anderson takes the role of the Genie of the Lamp in the Liverpool Empire’s Christmas panto. Les Dennis also stars as Wishee Washee.
Liverpool Empire. Tel: 0844 847 2525.
Aladdin
December 10–January 8
Ultimate dame Lily Savage (aka Paul O’Grady) will be appearing for one last time, taking the role of Widow Twankey.
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton. Tel: 02380 711811.
Aladdin
December 11–January 9
A 3D spectacular starring perennial panto supremoes the Krankies, with John Barrowman as Aladdin.
SECC, Glasgow. Tel: 0141 248 3000.
Cinderella
December 11–January 2
Cheeky Jimmy Osmond is Buttons in the rags-to-riches tale.
White Rock, Hastings. Tel: 01424 462288.
Dick Whittington
December 11–January 9
Barbara Windsor takes the role of Fairy Bowbells, bringing an authentic Cockney feel to the famous tale.
Bristol Hippodrome. Tel: 0844 847 2325.
Dick Whittington
December 18–January 30
Injecting some delicious villainy into this panto is Joan Collins, who takes the role of Queen Rat, with Nigel Havers as the King Rat. The cast also boasts Julian Clary as The Spirit Of The Bells, plus Keith Harris, Orville and Cuddles.
Birmingham Hippodrome. Tel: 0844 338 5000.
Jack And The Beanstalk
December 10–January 2
CBeebies’ Mister Maker (aka Phil Gallagher) takes the role of young Jack.
Central Theatre, Chatham, Kent. Tel: 01634 338338.
Mother Goose
November 26–January 22
Egg puns abound in this flamboyant fairytale extravaganza.
Nottingham Playhouse. Tel: 0115 941 9419.
Peter Pan
December 10–January 16
Following in the footsteps of his Baywatch co-star Pamela Anderson, this year David Hasselhoff is set to appear in the New Wimbledon Theatre's panto. The Hoff will play Captain Hook, with Pineapple Studios’ Louie Spence in the role of cabin boy Roger.
New Wimbledon Theatre, London. Tel: 0844 871 7627.
Sleeping Beauty
December 10–January 9
Boyzone’s Shane Lynch is Prince Charming, with CBeebies’ Sarah-Jane Honeywell as Beauty.
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, Surrey. Tel: 01483 440000.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
December 15–January 11
Melanie Walters from Gavin and Stacey and Boogie Pete of CBeebies fame star in this fairytale retelling.
The Grand Theatre, Swansea. Tel: 01792 475715.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
December 14–January 3
North East comedian Steve Walls joins Lucy Dixon from Waterloo Road, plus famous faces from Byker Grove.
Whitley Bay Playhouse. Tel: 0844 277 2771.
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