Big Christmas Lists: North East Pantomimes 2025
Our at-a-glance (and ever-growing) list of pantos from across the region
Panto season has officially landed in the North East - let’s assume on some sort of magic carpet.
From big sparkly spectacles to cracking community shows, there’s something with that distinctive festive spirit waiting in the wings in every corner of the region.
Here’s your quick-look, chronological order guide to this year’s productions - with dates and links.
BIG NOTE: This is an evolving list and we’re aware there will be some productions we’ve missed. So, if your favourite show or venue isn’t here yet, please let us know and we’ll get it added in! *Oh yes we will*
Nov 20 to Dec 31: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Gala Durham
Nov 24 to Jan 3: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Customs House, South Shields
Nov 25 to Jan 18: Aladdin, Newcastle Theatre Royal
Nov 28 to Dec 31: Sleeping Beauty, Empire Theatre, Consett
Nov 28 to Dec 6: Cinderella, Seaton Delaval Arts Centre
Dec 1 to Jan 4: The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan, The Forum, Billingham
Dec 5 to 31: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Middlesbrough Theatre
Dec 5 to 21: Dick Whittington, Royalty Theatre, Sunderland
Dec 5 to 31: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Darlington Hippodrome
Dec 5 to Jan 3: Beauty and the Beast, Whitley Bay Playhouse
Dec 6 and 7: Jack and the Beanstalk, Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Dec 6 to 28: Aladdin, Phoenix Theatre, Blyth
Dec to Jan 4: Cinderella , Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Newcastle
Dec 10 to 27: Snow White, Hartlepool Town Theatre
Dec 10 to 31: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Theatre, Gateshead
Dec 12 to Dec 24: Jack and the Beanstalk, The Exchange 1856, North Shields
Dec 12 to Jan 4: Sleeping Beauty, Sunderland Empire
Dec 13: The Suggestibles: Impro Pantso, Queen’s Hall Hexham
Dec 13 to 21: The Wizard of Oz!, People’s Theatre, Newcastle
Dec 15 to 19: Snow White, The Witham, Barnard Castle
Dec 18-19: The Suggestibles - Impro Pantso, Live Theatre, Newcastle
Jan 9 to 18: Jack and the Beanstalk, Tynemouth Priory Theatre
Jan 12 to 17: CBE Theatre Group present Robin Hood, Empire Theatre, Consett
Jan 13 to 18: Whitley Bay Panto Society presents Robin Hood, Whitley Bay Playhouse
Jan 15 to 17: Northumberland YFC Pantomime present Hansel and Gretel, Queen’s Hall, Hexham
Jan 16 to 31: Beauty and the Beast, Arts Centre Washington
Jan 19 to 24: Seaton Carew Dance Academy present Sleeping Beauty, Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre
Jan 20 to 24: Aladdin, Alnwick Playhouse
Jan 23 to 31: The Westovian present Dick Whittington, Westovian Pier Pavillion, South Shields
… to be added to.