10 pantos and shows you can see in Liverpool this Christmas

It’s panto season. Oh no it’s not? Oh yes it is … well, nearly!

Christmas is getting closer and it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to celebrate it.

You can’t beat a bit of slapstick humour and the song and dance of a traditional panto to start the festive fun.

So if you want to get your seat sorted before the wicked witch can say abracadabra and turn you into a pumpkin, here’s nine pantos you can book in Liverpool this Christmas.

The Magical Adventures of Peter Pan – M&S Bank Arena 

Set a course for Neverland this Christmas (17-29 December) with The Magical Adventures of Peter Pan at the M&S Bank Arena. 

Join Peter, Tinkerbell, and the Lost Boys as they face off against the evil Captain Hook in this swashbuckling pantomime full of dazzling costumes, incredible 3D effects, and live music. 

Perfect for all ages, it’s a festive must-see, so book your tickets before they fly away!

Book your tickets here.

The Scouse Red Riding Hood at Royal Court Liverpool

Get ready for a hilarious night out with Little Red and Big Blue at the Royal Court’s Christmas show, packed with laughs, live music, and scouse humor! 

This adults-only panto follows Little Red as she heads to her nan’s with a pan of scouse, navigating through Spinney Woods filled with strange creatures and a wolf on the prowl. 

Leave the kids at home and enjoy an unforgettable night of festive fun, jokes, and tunes that will have you singing all the way into the New Year!

Book your tickets here.

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook – Floral Pavilion

The Floral Pavilion Theatre is set to host the enchanting pantomime, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook,from 6 December – 5 January.

Join Peter, Smee, Tinker Bell, and Ethyl Mermaid on a thrilling journey filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of pirate mischief. 

After defeating the evil Captain Hook, life has been peaceful in Neverland. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, Peter is forced to confront his past and decide his future. Will he ever grow up? And then there are the rumours – is it true that Captain Hook survived the stormy seas and is seeking revenge?

This production is a brand new adventure, full of comedy, chaos and crocodiles. As always with the Floral Pavilion, the show also promises sparkling sets, lavish costumes, and all the fun of a traditional family panto. 

Find out more here.

Snow White the Christmas Panto – St Helens Theatre Royal

Maureen Nolan and Coronation Street’s Emrhys Cooper are set to head the cast of St Helens Theatre Royal’s fantastic festive family show this Christmas.

Pop legend and West End star Maureen will play the Wicked Queen while Emrhys, who is currently appearing on TV screens as Corrie’s Rowan Cunliffe, will take on the role of Prince Fredrick in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs which comes to St Helens from Saturday 30 November to Sunday 12 January 2025. 

They will be joined by panto royalty Leanne Campbell who is appearing digitally as the Magic Mirror, while the cast also includes St Helens’ favourite Lewis Devine as Muddles and Richard Aucott as Nurse Nelly.

The magnificent Seven Dwarfs will be voiced by Johnny Vegas, Joel Ross, Pete Price, Philip Regan (Queen of Scotty Road), Craig Phillips, Louis Emerick and John May.

Tickets, priced from £21, are on sale now.

Book your tickets here.

Disney’s Aladdin at Liverpool Empire

Experience A Whole New World this Chrtiasm at Liverpool Empire. 

Witness the timeless story of Disney’s Aladdin, a thrilling production filled with unforgettable magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle! The show has already been seen by over 14 million people worldwide, where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

More info here.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: Rapunzel – Liverpool Everyman

Let your hair down with Rapunzel, as the iconic Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll panto returns for 2024.

As ever there’ll be an awesomely talented bunch of actor musicians who sing, dance, entertain and play music live on stage, as they bring the classic fairytale to life in surprising style.

Get your tickets here.

Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in ‘A Christmas Carol’ – Liverpool Playhouse

Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A Christmas Carol.

Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a ‘once in a lifetime’ limited run. As he takes on, one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then goes on to present his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol. ‘If you miss it, you weren’t there!’

Get your tickets here.

Fairytale of New York – Liverpool Empire

After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even bigger production for 2024.

From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’.

Get your tickets here.

A Christmas Carol – St George’s Hall

The haunting tale of redemption by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, will run at St George’s Hall from 14 – 29 December, 2024.

Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows the miser Ebeneezer Scrooge, who is visited by the tormented ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley. Marley warns of the impending arrival of three spirits—Past, Present, and Yet to Come. 

As each ghost takes Scrooge on a journey through his life, he is forced to confront past mistakes, seize opportunities for change, and try to alter his grim future.

Find out more here.

Star of Wonder – Unity Theatre

This Christmas, join three friends on a wonderous journey to follow a star. They fall-out, get lost, overcome obstacles and finally find what they are looking for…

Hilarious, magical and memorable – Star of Wonder is the perfect, laugh-out-loud show for all the family, full of clowning, magical interaction and brilliant puppetry.

The show will run at Unity theatre from 17 Dec 2024 – 21 Dec 2024. 

More info here.

To keep an eye out for more pantos in Liverpool keep checking our calendar HERE.