"It's behind you!" The 2024 Panto season is here again - a magical time full of fun, laughter, music and song for all the family!
For many people a visit to the pantomime is as much a part of Christmas as decorating the tree and giving presents!
Whether you go for the terrible jokes or to see your favourite television personalities, you will find a fantastic pantomime in Dorset to visit this Christmas.
Book your ticket today and enjoy some festive family fun!
Jack and the Beanstalk at Bournemouth's Pavilion Theatre
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, Bournemouth's NO.1 GIANT Panto is full of festive fun! Jack and the Beanstalk comes to the Pavilion Theatre.
Bournemouth's favourite comic Noel Brodie returns as Simple Simon bringing huge laughs and lots of mayhem as he tries to help his brother Jack on his quest to save the Princess.
Performances take place from 7 December 2024 to 5 January 2025. A relaxed performance is on 17 December, with a captioned performance on 29 December.
Snow White at Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre
Following the record-breaking success of their last 6 pantomimes at the Tivoli Theatre, Made-to-Measure Productions are delighted be returning to Wimborne this Christmas with a brand new enchanting family pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!
Performances take place between 14 December 2024 and 6 January 2025.
There is a relaxed performance on 29 December at 10:30am.
And, by popular demand, there will also be 3 adults only performances on 3, 4 and 6 January!
Peter Pan at Weymouth’s Pavilion Theatre
Join the boy who never grows up… Peter Pan and take part in his adventures with Wendy as they fly off to Neverland and meet some fantastical characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Nana the dog, Pirates, Mr Smee and the wicked Captain Hook.
Starring Britain's Got Talent star Tony Rudd as Smee and and Jamie Riding as Panto Dame Mrs Smee!
Pre-show and post-show meals are available served in the Piano Bar - booking recommended.
Performances take place from 20 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.
Sleeping Beauty at Poole’s Lighthouse Centre for the Arts
Expect tons of laughter and spectacular special effects as CBeebies and Lighthouse favourite, Chris Jarvis, puts the magic into this classic fairytale. Todd Carty of Eastenders and Grange Hill fame stars as King Tucker.
Performances take place between 12 December 2024 and 5 January 2025.
There are audio-described performances on the 15 December and 3 January. British Sign Language and captioned performances take place on the 14 and 30 December. There is also a relaxed performance on 17 December.
Christmas Spectacular at Christchurch's Regent Centre
The Glad Rag Production Company is delighted to bring the Christmas Spectacular back to the Regent Centre stage.
This year, the story follows Santa and his elves busily preparing for Christmas when an unexpected visitor arrives in Christmas town and things start to turn spooky!
With a fabulous musical blend of up-beat dance routines, popular ballads and Christmas favourites all performed by theatre professionals and adorable elves, this is a festive treat for the whole family to enjoy.
Performances take place between 14 and 24 December 2024.
Stay a little longer
If you are looking to stay in Dorset for Christmas, Twixmas or New Year, we have a great selection of hotel packages to choose from.
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