There are sooo many things we love about festive season, and Christmas pantomimes and shows in London are way up there on the list. Read on for a Christmas cracker of a guide that includes cool Yule fun and laughter for the whole family.
The Nutcracker, London Coliseum
Over 100 dancers from the English National Ballet bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautiful sets and Tchaikovsky’s popular score played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic in this Christmas show essential.
When: 12th December 2023 until 12th January 2024
Where: St Martin's Lane, London
Dick Whittington & His Cat, Hackney Empire
Join Dick on his search for fortune, fame and new beginnings! Along the way, he’ll experience the adventure of a lifetime, battling rats, falling in love, and finding himself on the path to becoming the Mayor of London.
When: 23rd November 2023 until 5th January 2024 Where: Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
Rosie Robin & The Christmas Post, Little Angel Theatre
Feel-good at its best, and blending puppetry, physical performance and song, this gentle, magical, heart-warming show tells the story of one tiny Robin determined that no one is forgotten this Christmas.
When: 23rd November 2024 until 5th January 2025
Where: Little Angel Studios, Sebbon Street, London N1 2EH
Horrible Histories Live on Stage: Horrible Christmas, Alexandra Palace Theatre
When Christmas comes under threat from a jolly man dressed in red, it’s up to one young courageous boy to save the day – but can he save Christmas? From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudo r treats, join Horrible Histories Live on Stage: Horrible Christmas on a hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas along with Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII and St Nicholas...
When: 12th December 2024 until 4th January 2025
Where: Alexandra Palace Theatre, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Stick Man, Bloomsbury Theatre
What a wonderful time we had last Xmas checking out this delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Stick Man. The whole family loved the performance by Freckle Productions, and even our 3-year-old wiggle pants was enthralled the whole way through. Look out for a surprise guest at the end which just made the performance all the more special. Clue: he's jolly, rides a sleigh and lives in the North Pole. The perfect Christmas show in London for families!
When: 4th December 2024 until 5th January 2025 Where: Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AH
Dick Whittington & His Cat, Greenwich Theatre
Join Dick Whittington and his Cat as they seek fame and fortune in an adventure through good old London Town! Can he outwit the evil King Rat, defeat his gang of revolting rodents?! Will he win the beautiful Alice Fitzwarrens hand in marriage and become Lord Mayor of London?! Find out in this pantomime paved with gold!
When: 22nd November 2024 until 5th January 2025 Where: Greenwich Theatre, Croom's Hill, London SE10 8ES https://www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/snow-white/
Cinderella, Queens Theatre
You shall go to the ball, as the classic panto family favourite Cinderella makes a grand entrance in this East London theatre.
When: 22nd November 2024 until 4th January 2025
Where: Queens Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch RM11
Six the Musical, Vaudeville Theatre
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take to the microphone to reclaim their identities in a toe-tapping, fun-packed show that while not strictly a Christmas show, is a must for a festive treat.
When: Ongoing
Where: Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, London, WC2R 0NH
A Christmas Carol, The Old Vic
Suitable for kids age-8 and above, A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in London’s longest-running adaptation of this beloved festive favourite.
When: 9th November 2024 until 4th January 2025 Where: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London SE1 8NB https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/a-christmas-carol-2024
Potted Panto, Wilton's Music Hall
Seven classic pantomimes in 70 hilarious minutes is what you can expect with this hilarious, Olivier Award nominated festive celebration! Potted Panto is back for four weeks only and if you pot yourself some tix you can expect a madcap ride through the biggest stories and best-loved characters from the wonderful world of pantomime. The dastardly double act dash from rubbing Aladdin’s lamp to roaming the golden streets of Dick Whittington's London and making sure that Cinderella gets to the Ball, all in one show that is unmissable fun whether you're six or 106. When: 4th December 2024 until 4th January 2025
Where: Wilton's Music Hall, 1 Graces Alley, London E1 8JB www.pottedpanto.com/
Aladdin, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Your wishes have been granted: Aladdin is soaring into the Lyric this festive season. Buckle up for a whirlwind ride above the streets of Hammersmith as Aladdin and Jasmine embark on a hilarious, high-flying adventure packed with magic, mayhem, and mischief.
When: 16th November 2024 until 5th January 205
Where: The Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, London W6 0QL
My Christmas Orchestral Adventure, Royal Albert Hall
Little ones will adore spotting Santa at My Christmas Orchestral Adventure at the Royal Albert Hall. Okay, so it's not a grotto, but this is a family affair that will definitely leave you all with the warm and fuzzies. What's it about? Well, Father Christmas has lost his map on a practice run of his delivery route, and the trusty Royal Albert Hall ensemble have found it and need to get it back to him. Expect to zip around the world on an orchestral adventure that might not be a traditional visit with Santa, but is equally, if not more, memorable and magical.
When: 8th December 2024
Where: Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
Hansel & Gretel, Shakespeare's Globe
The Globe’s magical festive production of Hansel and Getel is filled with music, magic and songs in the tale of a family in their war-torn village, where the woodcutting dad and the breadmaking mum decide that the only chance they have to give their children a safer life is to lead them – and leave them – in the woods. Left to fend for themselves, Hansel and Gretel’s plans to find their way home get side-tracked, quite literally, by a trail of treats too good to resist and a strange old lady with a plan of her own…
When: 29th November 2024 to 5th January 2025
Where: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT
That's all we have for now, folks, but we'll be updating as more news on more Christmas pantomimes and shows in London hit our radar!
Hero image: The Nutcracker via English National Ballet
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