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London pantomimes and Christmas shows listing

A Christmas Carol

Performed at: The Old Vic, SE1 8NB Show dates: 12th November 2022 – 7th January 2023 Charles Dickens’ much-loved Christmas classic returns to The Old Vic’s stage this year, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne and directed by The Old Vic’s Artistic Director, Matthew Warchus. Uplifting the audience and filling the room with festive spirit, this year the production will be raising money in aid of City Harvest through donations given during every performance.

Cinderella

Performed at: Theatre Royal Stratford East, E15 1BN Show dates: 19th November 2022 – 7th January 2023 You’ll certainly want to experience this adaptation of this classic fairytale. Set in the ancient home of Sphynx cats, the Empress Cleopatra and pharaohs, this twist on Cinderella contains the perfect mix of comedy, original music, excellent set design, and the most magical costumes that will immerse you in the experience.

Elf the Musical

Performed at: The Dominion Theatre, W1T 7AQ Show dates: 14th November 2022 – 7th January 2023 Elf tells the story of Buddy, a man who hid in Santa’s bag as a baby and was raised as an elf. After learning the truth about his origins, he heads to New York to find his birth father. Starring Simon Lipkin as Buddy, this stage adaptation of the beloved film will fill you with Christmas spirit this holiday season.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Performed at: The London Palladium, W1F 7TF Show dates: 10th December 2022 – 15th January 2023 With a star-studded cast containing the likes of Dawn French and Alexandra Burke, this brand new production of Jack and the Beanstalk takes place in London’s home of pantomime. It has brand new sets and stunning costumes, and promises to bring all the magic and spectacle you’d expect to see in a pantomime.

Little Red Robin Hood

Performed at: Battersea Arts Centre, SW11 5TN Show dates: 6th December 2022 – 8th January 2023 After the capture of outlaw Robin Hood, someone has to take his place to stand up for the people; who better than a tiny girl wearing a red riding hood? This funfilled pantomime shows you that sometimes the true hero isn’t who you’d expect and it promises to be an unmissable Christmas treat.

Potted Panto

Performed at: Apollo Theatre, W1D 7EZ Show dates: 17th December 2022 – 8th January 2023 This Olivier Award nominated show fits seven classic pantomimes into just 70 minutes, taking you on a magical journey through the biggest and bestloved pantomime stories. You’ll be dashing from rubbing Aladdin’s lamp, to walking the streets of Dick Whittington’s London, to ensuring that Cinderella makes it to the Ball.

Robin Hood

Performed at: Greenwich Theatre, SE10 8ES Show dates: 24th November 2022 – 8th January 2023 The citizens of Nottingham have had enough of their sheriff in this telling of Robin Hood, where the eponymous hero is here to save the day! This production is performed by the adored Greenwich Theatre Pantomime production team, who won the 2019 Offie Award for Sleeping Beauty and were nominated in 2021 for The Queen of Hearts.

Rumpelstiltskin

Performed at: Park Theatre, N4 3JP Show dates: 13th December 2022 – 14th January 2023 This upside-down, re-imagined telling of Rumplestiltskin has a brand-new script written by John Savournin and new music and lyrics written by David Eaton. The perfect festive fairytale treat, this production is filled with laughs, adventure, a cast of incredible characters and wonderful music.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Performed at: Gillian Lynne Theatre, WC2B 5PW Show dates: 18th July 2022 – 8th January 2023 Starring Samantha Womack as the White Witch, the new West End production of this classic CS Lewis tale invites you to step through the wardrobe and join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter in the kingdom of Narnia for a magical, mystical adventure this Christmas.