The best Pantomimes on in London This Christmas
It's never too early to plan festive entertainment for all the family to enjoy...
By James Stokes | Updated Nov 1 2024
It's pantomime season - oh, yes, it is! The quintessential, camp British tradition brings colourful characters and fabulous change of style and pace to any theatre's roster, and London's West End has a long history of providing fantastic festive entertainment, especially when it comes to pantomime. However, it’s not just the West End that is packed with panto fun - there are some brilliant pantomimes wherever you look in London this year.
There are kid-friendly classics as well as raucous adult-only shows packed with panto dames, lavishly colourful costumes and sets, plus plenty of sing-along performances; read on for all the info you need!
Napoleon Bonaparte: Un Petit Pantomime
Jermyn Street Theatre 21 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
The historical French dictator gets the Christmas panto treatment, courtesy of boutique pantomime producers Charles Court Opera
Robin Hood at the London Palladium
The London Palladium 7 Dec 2024 to 12 Jan 2025
Christmas panto doesn’t get much bigger than the London Palladium! This year Julian Clary stars as Robin Hood, with singer and Loose Woman Jane McDonald opposite as Maid Marion
Dick Whittington and his Cat at The Hackney Empire
The Hackney Empire 23 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
This joyful retelling of the classic British rags-to-riches pantomime tale returns to the Empire, now playing its 25th panto!
Theatre Royal Stratford East presents…Pinocchio!
Theatre Royal Stratford East 23 Nov 2024 to 4 Jan 2025
The puppet who became a boy takes centre-stage for the Christmas pantomime at Theatre Royal Stratford East
Alladin at The Lyric Theatre Hammersmith
Lyric Theatre Hammersmith 16 Nov 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Alladin is a local dancer who “works” at the Wishy Washy Launderette - when he falls for Jasmine, trouble ensues! The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre brings you its take on the classic tale this Christmas
Beauty and the Beast at Richmond Theatre
Richmond Theatre 7 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
One of the most romantic tales of all time, told in panto fashion!
Jack and the Beanstalk at New Wimbledon Theatre
Wimbledon Theatre 7 Dec 2024 to 5 Dec 2025
Join Jack and family at the New Wimbledon Theatre for a magical Christmas pantomime, featuring Alexandra Burke and joe Pasquale!
Sleeping Beauty at The Broadway Theatre Catford
Theatre Broadway Catford 4 Dec 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Theatre Broadway Catford’s Christmas pantomime - from award-winning director Susie McKenna - is a soulful and fantastically fun take on the classic Gothic fairytale
Sleeping with Beauty (One Little Prick) - The Horniest Pantomime in Town!
Union Theatre 23 Nov 2024 to 22 Dec 2024
The filthiest, funniest, most fabulous pantomime this year - for adults only!