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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-beauty-and-the-beast-lighthouse-theatre-kettering-13-31dec"><a href="https://lighthousetheatre.co.uk/event/panto-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beauty and the Beast</a>, Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering, 13-31Dec</h2>



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<p>When the Prince is cursed to live as a Beast in a magical castle, his only hope is to find love before the last petal falls. You think you know the rest? Don’t be so sure. This fabulous production of Beauty and the Beast at The Lighthouse Theatre boasts a professional cast and spectacular production values, as well as a few hilarious and hairy hiccups along the way.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jack-and-the-beanstalk-the-core-at-corby-cube-13-29-dec"><a href="https://www.thecorecorby.com/whats-on/jack-and-the-beanstalk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jack and the Beanstalk</a>, The Core at Corby Cube, 13-29 Dec</h2>



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<p>Dame Trott and her family have been selling ice cream at the annual fair for as long as anyone can remember. But when the ginormous giant puts the rent up, the family are forced to sell their beloved cow Pat for just a handful of beans…Can Jack get his head out of the clouds for long enough to save the day? Will this huge adventure take them to new heights? Can Dame Trott stop life at the funfair being so unfair? This fab production is full of marvellous&nbsp;<em>moo</em>-sic,&nbsp;<em>cow</em>-ntless costumes and an&nbsp;<em>udder</em>ly ridiculous Dame with giant size jokes.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cinderella-royal-and-derngate-northampton-6-31-dec">Cinderella, Royal and Derngate, Northampton, 6-31 Dec</h2>



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<p>Strictly star Joanne Clifton will be dazzling as the Fairy, alongside <em>Cbeebies</em>‘<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Andy Day,&nbsp;as Dandini, the Prince’s sidekick, in the Royal and Derngate&#8217;s panto this year. The spectacular show has been written by&nbsp;Paul Hendy&nbsp;and produced by the award-winning&nbsp;Evolution Productions, the same team behind  2023’s brilliant&nbsp;<em>Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs</em>, so you can expect an absolutely epic night out.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snow-white-loughborough-town-hall-23-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk/event/snow-white/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snow White</a>, Loughborough Town Hall, 23 Nov-5 Jan</h2>



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<p>Mirror Mirror on the wall, it’s time for the fairest panto of them all.&nbsp;Snow White is ready to take her rightful place on the throne but the wicked queen is a bit of a bad apple. You know the core narrative. Expect sparkling sets, lavish costumes and bucket loads of laughs. There’s snow doubt about it, you don’t want to miss this.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peter-pan-castle-theatre-wellingborough"><a href="https://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/castle-theatre/whats-on/peter-pan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Pan</a>, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough</h2>



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<p>It&#8217;s no secret that we are massive fans of the Castle&#8217;s annual panto spectacular, so we&#8217;ll be front row (well, maybe a few rows back to avoid getting picked on) for <em>Peter Pan</em> this year. Wendy, Michael and John join Peter on a swashbuckling magical journey to Neverland, a spot of audience participation and some fab special effects. The croc is ticking, so hook your tickets today. Bdumtish.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-snow-white-de-montfort-hall-leicester-13-dec-5-jan"><a href="https://www.demontforthall.co.uk/event/snow-white/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snow White</a>, De Montfort Hall, Leicester, 13 Dec &#8211; 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>Drag superstar of stage and screen and finalist in Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, Divina De Campo will be the evil Queen Morgiana. Divina is known for her high soprano and four octave range which have landed her leading roles in musicals and pantomimes across the country, so get ready for some belters. CBeebies&#8217; favourite, Gyasi Sheppy, also stars as the dashing Prince. Will love prevail?<br>Expect a wickedly good, with panto jokes, hit songs, incredible dancing, and plenty of festive joy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peter-pan-the-old-savoy-northampton-6-29-dec"><a href="https://www.theoldsavoy.co.uk/event/peter-pan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peter Pan</a>, The Old Savoy, Northampton, 6-29 Dec</h2>



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<p>You&#8217;ll be hooked from the start of this swashbuckling spectacular in which Peter and Wendy travel to Neverland and do battle with the dastardly Captain Hook and the pirates. Think stunning flying sequences and panto magic with plenty of audience participation, music and laughter.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sleeping-beauty-the-little-theatre-leicester-13-dec-5-jan"><a href="https://thelittletheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sleeping-beauty/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sleeping Beauty</a>, The Little Theatre, Leicester, 13 Dec &#8211; 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>The Fairytale Castle is thrown into disarray when Princess Aurora’s happiness is threatened by the nasty Fairy Carabosse. Find out what happens next (you don&#8217;t already know?) with an array of colourful characters, including Dame Nanny Night Nurse and Tickles, the hilarious court jester. Oh… and of course The Vain Prince Valiant will turn up (eventually) to lend a helping hand. No napping, mkay?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cinderella-melton-theatre-melton-mowbray-13-17-dec"><a href="https://www.meltontheatre.co.uk/event/trio-presents-cinderella-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cinderella</a>, Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray, 13-17 Dec</h2>



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<p>After last years storming success with <em>Beauty and the Beast</em>,<br>Trio Entertainment return to Melton Theatre this Christmas as part of their touring production, to follow the rags to riches fairytale where dreams come true. Poor Cinders is doomed to live un-happily ever after with her two horrible Ugly Sisters, but she manages with the help of her silly friend Buttons and a magical Fairy Godmother to make all her dreams come true. Fell good theatre as it should be. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mother-goose-concordia-theatre-hinckley-9-jan-1-feb"><a href="https://concordiatheatre.co.uk/event/mother-goose/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mother Goose</a>, Concordia Theatre, Hinckley, 9 Jan &#8211; 1 Feb</h2>



<p>Can&#8217;t make the panto over Christmas? You can still get your thrills, as Concordia Theatre&#8217;s production of <em>Mother Goose</em> kicks off for three weeks in Jan. Now that&#8217;s what we call a golden egg. One of the oldest stories to be turned into a pantomime, Mother Goose follows the traditional path of good versus very very naughty. Expect plenty of comedy, song and dance, fabulous costumes, scenery and stunning special effects.</p>


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