Your guide to Christmas shows and pantomimes across our region - including Scarborough, Bridlington, Whitby, York, Leeds and Hull

By Sue Wilkinson
Published 6th Dec 2019, 08:37 BST
Updated 6th Dec 2019, 08:38 BST
Prince Charming played by Grace Kille with Cinderella, Jade Catchpole, at Scarborough SpaPrince Charming played by Grace Kille with Cinderella, Jade Catchpole, at Scarborough Spa
Prince Charming played by Grace Kille with Cinderella, Jade Catchpole, at Scarborough Spa
Magic lamps, glass slippers and giant Beanstalks abound as panto season gets under way

Peter Pan, Hull Truck Theatre, Ferensway, from now until Saturday January 4

One night, bedtime stories come alive for the Darling children when Peter Pan and fairy Tinker Bell guide them through the stars to a land of the Lost Boys, pirates and mermaids. Can they save Tiger Lily from the pirates? Will the fearsome Captain Hook finally have his revenge on Peter Pan, or will the ticking crocodile catch him first?

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Writer Deborah McAndrew’s new adaptation of JM Barrie’s classic tale. With original music, singing, dancing, flying and a generous sprinkle of fairy dust.

Tickets: 01482 323638

Treasure Island, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough, from Thursday December 5 to Saturday December 29

A new adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island swashbuckles its way on to the stage.

The show has been adapted by Nick Lane from the original book and promises songs, swords, talking vegetables and a giant mechanical crab called Susan.

Tickets: 01723 370541

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Aladdin, Hull New Theatre, from Thursday December 5 to Sunday December 29

Presented by Scarborough-based panto specialists Qdos. Join Blue’s Simon Webbe, Benidorm’s Jake Canuso, star of TV and film Robin Askwith and Fat Friends The Musical’s Neil Hurst.

Aladdin will feature a lamp-load of comedy, special effects, song and dance and plenty of boos and hisses.

Follow Aladdin, his brother Wishee Washee, and his mother Widow Twankey, on a spectacular adventure with flying carpets, a wish-granting genie, an evil sorcerer and plenty of festive magic.

Tickets: 01482 300306

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The Wizard of Oz, Leeds Playhouse, from now until Saturday January 25

Soar over the rainbow, follow the yellow brick road and skip into the Emerald City. Join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion as the classic story and songs you know and love burst on to the stage.

Tickets: 0113 213 7700

A Christmas Yule Remember, Spotlight Theatre, West Street, Bridlington, Thursday December 5 at 7.30pm; Tuesday December 10, Wednesday December 11 and Thursday December 12, daily at 7.30pm

A host of Christmas No 1s, and comedy songs to take you into the Festive mood, including Ernie the Milkman, Mary’s Boy Child, Do They Know It’s Christmas, Return to Sender, Something Stupid, He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother, Rockabye and Perfect.

Tickets: 01262 678258

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Christmas Concert with Raven, Hackness Grange Hotel, near Scarborough, Friday December 6 from 6pm

Enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine on arrival and then a hot seasonal buffet before enjoying the songs written and performed by Scarborough-based Raven.

Tickets: hacknessgrangehotel.co.uk

Jack and the Beanstalk, Darlington Hippodrome, from Friday December 6 to Sunday January 5

Strictly’s head judge Shirley Ballas headlines the Scarborough-based Qdos panto. Starring in the title role of Jack Trot will be Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson.

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