Every year, theatres across the country put on spectacular pantomime productions featuring talented performers, dazzling sets, and unforgettable moments. From classic tales like “Cinderella” and “Peter Pan” to modern twists on old favorites, there’s a pantomime for everyone to enjoy.
Explore our website to find out more about upcoming pantomime shows, book your tickets, and join us for a festive season filled with laughter, music, and magic. Don’t miss out on the fun – panto season is just around the corner!
Beauty and the Beast
Banchory Drama Club, Banchory Town Hall, 1 Kinneskie Ln, Banchory AB31 5NA Thursday 5th to 7th December 2024
Beauty and the Beast focuses on the relationship between the Beast, a prince who is magically transformed into a monster and his servants into household objects as punishment for his arrogance and cruelty, and Belle, a young woman whom he imprisons in his castle in exchange for her father’s freedom.
Ury Players, Town Hall, Allardice St, Stonehaven AB39 2BU Wednesday 4th to 7th December 2024
The King of Cowie seeks a Queen to share his throne. His villainous Captain knows of a fair maiden who may be suitable – Rapunzel! However, he has his own plans for her, including taking over the kingdom!
Rapunzel only dreams of leaving her tower and seeing the world. When wandering vagabonds Finn, and his bestie Dylan, discover Rapunzel’s tower, she and her elderly mother take the opportunity to travel with them.
However they must beware of the Captain’s evil plan and deal with the most feared, and fabulous, bandit group in the land…
The Space, Old Glamis Road, Dundee, DD3 8LE Tuesday 17th December 2024 to 22nd December 2024
Jazz Hands Panto is “Bah Humbag!A Dundee Christmas Carol” a retelling of the festive classic “A Christmas Carol” with a unique Jazz Hands twist. Come join us watch Ebony Scrooge encounter the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future in this original production. It will bring all your favourite panto traditions (Oh no it won’t!) along with hilarious and memorable characters. So, get your festive plans in place and come along for a fun filled family event.
Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Campus, Gardyne Rd, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1NY 4th Dec 2024 to 8th Dec 2024
Princess Rapunzel has been kept locked up in a tower for almost eighteen years by witch Gothel, who she believes to be her mother. But her royal parents, have not given up hope that one day she may return to them
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB 23rd Nov 2024 to 30th Dec 2024
Join Wullie, Primrose, Boab, Soapy Soutar, Wee Eck, an’ the rest o’ Wullie?s Sunday Post gang in oor smash-hit musical adventure celebratin’ ower 85 years o’ Scotland’s maist beloved comic strip.
The Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LA 28th Nov 2024 to 30th Dec 2024
True love might defeat the baddies in every other panto but in this festive fable, we?ve got a Belle who isn?t exactly in the mood and her mum who is sassy, brassy and in no way classy.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as the talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas and of course The Fairytale of New York.
His Majesty’s Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL 30th Nov 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
Following a triumphant season at His Majesty’s Theatre last Christmas, this year’s panto spectacular once again stars Gary: Tank Commander, the Scottish BAFTA award-winning creation of actor and writer Greg McHugh.
Aberdeen Arts Centre Theatre, King Street, Aberdeen 30th Nov 2024 to 24th Dec 2024
Join our adventurer, Dick Whittington, and his feline friend on the adventure of a lifetime to the big city of Aberdeen, where the streets are paved with gold and – RATS!
P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen AB21 9FX 30th Nov 2024
With a large cast, the winter spectacular will star one of the UK’s most exciting rising comedy talents, Jordan Conway, who will step into the big floppy shoes of Will Ferrell.
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET 4th Dec 2024 to 30th Dec 2024
Join us for a spellbinding experience filled with whimsical characters, dazzling costumes, and toe-tapping music that will transport audiences of all ages to a fairy-tale realm.
The Tivoli Theatre, 34 – 48 Guild Street, Aberdeen AB11 6NB 5th Dec 2024 to 22nd Dec 2024
Packed with laughter, music, and enchantment, this family-friendly show promises an unforgettable experience, performed by our talented cast of local performers.
Inverurie Town Hall, Inverurie Town Hall, Bothy, Inverurie AB51 3SN 7th Dec 2024 to 24th Dec 2024
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of legend with the 2024 Inverurie Panto, Robin Hood! Join us for a thrilling adventure as we follow the heroic outlaw and his band of merry companions through a world filled with excitement!
macrobert arts centre, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA 29th Nov 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
The Baroness Fantasia De’Wharff needs a nanny to control her seven unruly step-children particularly, the rather wild Snow White. Step forward Nanny Maria Shut-Yon-Trapp who wants to fill the pantosphere with her own Sound Of Music.
Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Bridge Of Don AB24 5AT 30th Nov 2024 to 22nd Dec 2024
Find your inner unicorn and join glittering, magical unicorns Melody and Luna, as they bring a little winter sunshine, moonlight, good times and a lot of boogie into everyone’s lives, with easy-to-follow dance moves and a soundtrack of Christmas hits.