Panto season is approaching in Southport – the most pantomime-loving town in the UK!
Where else in the UK will you find an amazing SIX fantastic pantomimes to choose from?
It’s a town where panto season is never behind you!
Here’s where you and your family can sit back and enjoy these brilliant productions over this Christmas and new year:
1 – Dick Whittington Family Pantomime
The Grand, Lord Street, Southport
Sunday 30th November 2025, 12pm & 4pm
Dick Whittington A Magical Family Pantomime Adventure! Join us this festive season for a laugh-out-loud journey bursting with magic, mischief, and Christmas cheer! Follow the classic rags-to-riches story of Dick Whittington and his clever cat as they set off on an exciting quest to find fame and fortune in the big city. Along the way, they’ll face villains, meet quirky characters, and discover that dreams really can come true! This sparkling production is packed with catchy songs, dazzling costumes, hilarious jokes, and plenty of audience participation — perfect for all ages. Whether you’re cheering for the hero, booing the baddies, or shouting “It’s behind you!,” you’ll be swept up in the magic of this timeless Christmas tradition. Bring the whole family and make memories that will last a lifetime with a panto full of heart, humour, and festive fun!
Visit: Dick Whittington Family Pantomime 12pm Sunday 30th November – The Grand
2 – Beauty & the Beast
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
5th December – 31st December 2025
Get ready for a magical journey full of festive cheer as Beauty and the Beast takes centre stage in The Atkinson’s most enchanting pantomime yet!
Step into a sparkling winter wonderland as the timeless tale of love and transformation unfolds before your eyes. From the hitmakers behind ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (2024) and ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ (2023), KD Theatre Productions return with another spectacular show guaranteed to delight all ages. Oh, yes it will!
This charming adventure is packed with laughter, song and dance as the much-loved fairy tale comes to life on stage. When a vain and selfish Prince is cursed to live as a fearsome Beast, his only hope is to find true love before the final rose petal falls. But who could ever love a Beast? Will Belle be the one to break the curse and save the day?
This sparkling production promises everything you love about The Atkinson pantomime – dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, live music and a few hairy surprises along the way… This is a show bursting with personality, charm and panto magic from start to finish. With heartwarming romance, jaw-dropping sets and plenty of audience participation, Beauty and the Beast is the perfect present for the whole family.
Visit: Beauty & the Beast: Christmas Pantomime 2025 – The Atkinson
3 – Jack & The Beanstalk
Oak Theatre, Scarisbrick Hall School
13th December – 24th December 2025
Coronation Street star Calum Lill is set to embark on a giant adventure this Christmas as he headlines an unmissable pantomime at a fantastic new Scarisbrick venue.
Jack and the Beanstalk comes to the Oak Theatre at Scarisbrick Hall near Southport from Saturday 13th December – Wednesday 24 December 2025. Tickets are on sale now priced from £14.
Calum, who trod the Weatherfield cobbles as the Street’s bad boy Joel Deering, Calum will play the evil Fleshcreep in the lavish panto which is presented by Anton Benson Productions Ltd.
And he will be joined on the Oak Theatre stage by legendary pantomime dame David Dale who appears as Dame Trott. The cast is completed by real-life couple Danny Childs and Sue Fulton as Jack Trott and Princess Jill, Mary Shanker as Mary the Fairy and Michael Lawless as King Bling.
When Jack Trott swaps the family cow for a bag of beans, his mum isn’t best pleased. But when the beans sprout…and keep growing, they lead to the tallest of adventures in the clouds.
Can Jack outwit the wily Fleshcreep and rescue his sweetheart Princess Jill from the clutches of the giant? Or will he fee-fi-fo fumble his chance to be a hero? There’s only one way to find out.
Visit: Oak Theatre and Studios at Scarisbrick Hall – Oak Theatre and Studios
4 – Rapunzel
KGV Sixth Form College, Scarisbrick New Road, Southport
17th – 18th December 2025
Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair…
You are cordially invited to attend KGV Sixth Form’s Christmas Pantomime, Rapunzel.
Their staff and students work very hard year on year to blow audiences away and this year is no exception!
Expect an evening of story telling, singing, dancing, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic.
To book your tickets, scan the QR code or visit: www.kgv.ac.uk/georgetheatre
5 – Jack & The Beanstalk
Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport
19th December 2025 – 4th January 2026
Southport’s Classic Family Pantomime: “Jack and the Beanstalk” at The Little Theatre
This festive season, join in the magical fun of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Little Theatre Southport! Running from December 19th to January 4th, this timeless pantomime promises to be a hit for all ages. With a perfect blend of slapstick comedy, memorable songs, and dazzling costumes, it’s the ultimate holiday treat for families.
Watch as Jack embarks on a thrilling adventure to defeat the fearsome giant and save his village, all while navigating a world full of laughter and excitement. Whether you’re a first-time panto-goer or a seasoned fan, Jack and the Beanstalk at the Little Theatre is an unmissable event. Get your tickets now and be part of the festive fun!
A BSL interpreter will be available for the following performances:
- Saturday, December 27th, at 5:30 PM
- Sunday, December 28th, at 2:30 PM
Specially reserved seats with the best view of the interpreter and the stage have been set aside. To book these seats, please contact the Box Office directly and let them know you need to be seated where you can see the interpreter.
Visit: Panto – Jack and the Beanstalk – Southport Dramatic Club – Little Theatre Southport
6 – Peter Pan
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
15th – 25th January 2025
“Everyone gets older, but growing up, that’s up to you”
Sprinkle a little fairy dust on your January with All Souls Dramatic Club’s next spectacular modern pantomime.
All Souls’ swashbuckling adventure, ‘Peter Pan’, is a tale about the magic of childhood and the power of belief. Prepare to be amazed by spectacular music, enthralling characters, spellbinding staging, and entertaining fun for all ages.
This captivating story encourages us to believe in ourselves, the power of friendship, and the courage to grow up and embrace our true selves.
We guarantee you’ll be hooked to this laugh-a-minute, musical pantomime extravaganza.
Visit: ASDC Peter Pan – The Atkinson
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