Ho Ho Ho! It’s time for a Christmas show!

Kieran Buckeridge in Dick Whittington by Robert WorkmanIt’s that time when families and friends flock to theatres to take in an eclectic array of Christmas shows – and get that once-a-year chance to yell: “he’s behind you!” Here’s Rebecca Welton’s roundup of the biggest productions around our area.
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Pictured above: Kieran Buckeridge in last year's Dick Whittington at Salisbury Playhouse. He returns this year in Mother Goose. Photo: Robert Workman

Peter Pan at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Starring Barney Harwood and Mark Benton, fly away to Never Never Land and help Peter fight Captain Hook and his crew.

6 Dec 2014 – 4 Jan 2015

Tickets: £16 - £19

See here for more information

Jack at the Berry Theatre, Hedge End

Take a trip up the beanstalk this December, with a contemporary twist on the children’s story. Puppets, silly songs and an angry chicken all included!

12 Dec – 24 Dec 2014

Tickets

Adults: £9 - £11

Child: £7 - £9

To book, visit the website here

sleeping beauty 1Sleeping Beauty: the Pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Winchester

Sleeping Beauty as you’ve never seen it before - with fire-breathing dragons, a time-travelling prince, plus audience participation.

9 Dec 2014 – 4 Jan 2015

Tickets

Adults: £19 - £21.50

Child: £17 - £19.50

Family tickets are available

For more information, please see the website

Treasure Island at The Point, Eastleigh

Anchors aweigh with this swashbuckling adventure as Long John Silver and Jim Hawkins go in search of Captain Flint’s buried treasure.

19 Dec – 24 Dec 2014

Tickets

Adult: £10

Child: £8

See the website here to book

 

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The Snow Queen at the Nuffield Theatre, Southampton

When the wicked Snow Queen kidnaps a young boy named Kai in the frozen north, his stumpy, grumpy best friend Gerda sets out on a quest to find him. Read our earlier preview here.

27 Nov 2014 - 4 Jan 2015

Tickets: £10 - £22

See the website for more information and tickets

Mother Goose pantomime at the Playhouse, Salisbury

Mother Goose rehearsal by Robert Workman
Rehearsal photo: Robert Workman
With a magical goose, live music, audience participation and laughs aplenty, Mother Goose promises to have you and your kids clucking in the aisles.

3 Dec 2014 - 10 Jan 2015

Tickets: £13 - £21

Book your tickets here

Cinderella at the Mayflower, Southampton

Cinderella Robin Jones
Photo: Robin Jones

Brian Conley returns to the stage, alongside Gok Wan as 'The Fairy Gokmother', for this panto classic.

13 Dec 2014 – 4 Jan 2015

Tickets: £15 - £37.50

See the website for more information and to book

Aladdin at Kings Theatre, Portsmouth

For a fun-packed family pantomime, head over to Portsmouth to see Anthony Costa (Blue), Marcus Patrick (Hollyoaks), plus Jade Ellis and Kitty Brucknell (both from The X Factor).

9 Dec 2014 – 4 Jan 2015

Tickets: £12 - £25.50

Visit the website to book

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