Pantomimes in the North of England

TYNE & WEAR

SLEEPING BEAUTY AT SUNDERLAND EMPIRE THEATRE

9 December – 30 December 2016

One of the memorable things to do with the kids at Christmas time is a visit to see the panto. Experience the spellbinding performance at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland this year. Featuring a star-studded cast with Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street, Les Misérables) as the evil Carabosse, ‘Steps’ star Faye Tozer as the Good Fairy, children’s CBeebies favourite Andrew Agnew as Silly Billy, Amy-Leigh Hickman as Princess Briar Rose, and special guest star Bobby Crush as Nurse Kelly. Bursting with hilarious jokes, dazzling song and dance, captivating characters and magical costumes, sets and CGI special effects. Add a festive fairytale touch to your family Christmas and book your seats early to get your preferred date.

Empire Theatre, High St West, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3PZ

NORTH YORKSHIRE

CINDERELLA AT YORK THEATRE ROYAL

8 December 2016 – 28 January 2017

The kids love a pantomime at Christmas time so book tickets to see this fabulous new production at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal in York. The pantomime favourite fairytale Cinderella will have dazzling sets, stunning costumes, outstanding song-and-dance routines, awesome effects and side-splitting hilarity that will amaze and delight all ages! Make family memories and book tickets on the website.

York Theatre Royal, St Leonard’s Place, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7HD

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

JACK & THE BEANSTALK AT NOTTINGHAM THEATRE ROYAL

10 December 2016 – 15 January 2017

Include a visit to the panto with the kids to the list of places to go this Christmas time! The pantomime at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal stars the legendary comedy-duo The Chuckle Brothers as Paul and Barry Trot, Tony Maudsley as Dame Trot, and Chico as Jack, the hero of the fairytale. This unmissable production promises awesome entertainment for all ages and features laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning costumes and scenery, and amazing special effects as the audience and cast enter the Giant’s castle in spectacular 3D! Check out the website, make your plans and book early to get the best seats.

Royal Concert Hall and Theatre, Theatre Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5ND