Pantomimes · Christmas 2026
Pantomimes near London
The 2026 pantomimes season has finished. These were this year’s listings; we’ll update them for 2027.
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We’ve checked 7 pantomimes within 9 miles of London for Christmas 2026. 7 have confirmed 2026 dates. The first opens on Saturday 14 November (Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith).
Where prices are published, entry runs from £10 to £65 a ticket. 2 have a relaxed performance.
On this weekend
Based on each listing’s first and last dates. Some run on selected days only, so check times before you set off.
- ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Cinderella at the London Palladium
London Palladium, West End · 1 mile from London
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Sun 10 Jan
- Price
- £65–£300
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders (Ugly Sisters), Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Rob Madge
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 5 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
Times: Matinees 13:00 or 14:30; evenings 17:30 or 19:30 (varies by day)
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders play the Ugly Sisters, with Julian Clary and Nigel Havers. Tickets run �65 to �300.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: timeout.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Hammersmith · 4 miles from London
- When
- Sat 14 Nov – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Donna Berlin, Chrissie Bhima, Ashh Blackwood, Durone Stokes
- Age guidance
- 6+
- Running time
- 120 minutes
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Prices: Tickets £10–£50; family ticket £80 (standard) or £90 (premium) for 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children, bands B and C
Age guidance 6+; 120 minutes. Relaxed 1 Dec 10am; audio described 10 Dec 7pm; BSL 11 Dec 7pm; open captioned 16 Dec 7pm.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: lyric.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire
Hackney Empire, Hackney · 4 miles from London
- When
- Sat 21 Nov – Thu 31 Dec
- Price
- From £10
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Clive Rowe (Dame Trot, also directs), Kat B, Louise Cielecki
- Age guidance
- All ages welcome; under-4s may sit on an adult lap, 4+ need their own ticket
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 21 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
Prices: From £10 (Green super saver) plus £1.50 per ticket booked online or by phone
Under-4s can sit on a lap. Relaxed and dementia-friendly Sat 5 Dec 1.30pm; BSL Sat 5 Dec 1.30pm and 6pm, Thu 17 Dec 1.30pm and 7pm; audio described Sun 6 Dec 1pm.
Under-5s: Good for themChecked Mon 2 Nov · source: hackneyempire.co.uk Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Peter Pan at New Wimbledon Theatre
New Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon · 7 miles from London · run by ATG
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- £16–£137.70
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Jessie Wallace (Captain Hook), Aston Merrygold (Peter Pan), Tom Read Wilson, Pete Firman
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Jessie Wallace plays Captain Hook and Aston Merrygold plays Peter Pan.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: timeout.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Jack and the Beanstalk at Richmond Theatre
Richmond Theatre, Richmond · 8 miles from London · run by ATG
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- £16–£75.68
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Bonnie Langford, Dr Ranj, Basil Brush, Lloyd Hollett, James Hume
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Bonnie Langford plays Mrs Blunderbore and Basil Brush is Farmer Basil.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: timeout.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Sleeping Beauty at the Churchill Theatre
Churchill Theatre, Bromley · 9 miles from London
- When
- Sat 5 Dec – Sun 3 Jan
- Price
- £28–£64
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Starring
- Vernon Kay (Billy)
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Vernon Kay plays Billy. Some dates have 5pm performances.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: timeout.com Tickets - ✓ 2026 dates confirmed
Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem at Stratford East
Theatre Royal Stratford East, Stratford
- When
- Sat 21 Nov – Sat 2 Jan
- Price
- Not published
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Type
- Professional panto
Dates: 21 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
Written by Yolanda Mercy, directed by Jade Lewis.
Checked Mon 2 Nov · source: whatsonstage.com Tickets
Compare at a glance
| Name | Where | When | From | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderella at the London Palladium | West End (1 mi) | Sat 5 Dec – Sun 10 Jan | £65 | Book ahead |
| Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith | Hammersmith (4 mi) | Sat 14 Nov – Sun 3 Jan | £10 | Book ahead |
| Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire | Hackney (4 mi) | Sat 21 Nov – Thu 31 Dec | £10 | Book ahead |
| Peter Pan at New Wimbledon Theatre | Wimbledon (7 mi) | Sat 5 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | £16 | Book ahead |
| Jack and the Beanstalk at Richmond Theatre | Richmond (8 mi) | Sat 5 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | £16 | Book ahead |
| Sleeping Beauty at the Churchill Theatre | Bromley (9 mi) | Sat 5 Dec – Sun 3 Jan | £28 | Book ahead |
| Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem at Stratford East | Stratford | Sat 21 Nov – Sat 2 Jan | — | Book ahead |
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Common questions
When do pantomimes near London open in 2026?
Confirmed so far: Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith (Sat 14 Nov); Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire (Sat 21 Nov); Robin Hood and the Merry Mandem at Stratford East (Sat 21 Nov); Cinderella at the London Palladium (Sat 5 Dec); Peter Pan at New Wimbledon Theatre (Sat 5 Dec); plus 2 more on the list. Every listing shows the date we last checked it.
Who is in the pantomimes near London this year?
Cinderella at the London Palladium: Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders (Ugly Sisters), Julian Clary, Paul Zerdin, Nigel Havers, Rob Madge; Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith: Donna Berlin, Chrissie Bhima, Ashh Blackwood, Durone Stokes; Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire: Clive Rowe (Dame Trot, also directs), Kat B, Louise Cielecki; Peter Pan at New Wimbledon Theatre: Jessie Wallace (Captain Hook), Aston Merrygold (Peter Pan), Tom Read Wilson, Pete Firman.
Are there relaxed pantomime performances near London?
Yes: Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith and Jack and the Beanstalk at Hackney Empire have a relaxed performance. They have a calmer atmosphere for children who find theatres hard.
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