“It’s behind you” No, it’s not – our guide to Yorkshire Christmas Pantomimes 2022 is here in front of you. With the festive period comes a whole host of festive cheer. From Christmas markets, Christmas afternoon teas to the classicChristmas shows pantomime. There is so much fun and frivolity to have we don’t want you missing out! So check out our guide to the best pantomimes in Yorkshire this Christmas.
York Pantos
Old Granny Goose
York’s oldest dame Berwick Kaler is back with another spectacular pantomime for Christmas 2022 along with his regular cast of David Leonard, side-kick Martin Barrass, principal ‘girl’ Suzy Cooper and favourite funny man AJ Powell. We wonder if they’ll stick to the script this year… (we hope not).
Grand Opera House, York – December 10th – January 8th
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Peter Pan
Playing throughout December and into the new year, you can enjoy stars Faye Campbell, and CBeebies’ Maddie Moate as Tinkerbell and Jason Battersby to our stage as Peter Pan.
York Theatre Royal, York – December 2nd -January 2nd
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Leeds Panto
Dick Whittington
One of our favourite pantos Dick Whittington is been given a Rock ‘n’ Roll makeover combining combines traditional panto with rock anthems.
City Varieties Music Hall – November 25th – January 8th
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Hull Panto
Jack and the Beanstalk
Yorkshire lad Gareth Gates is treading the boards once one to tell the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk. Joining him is fellow Yorkshireman Neil Hurst from Fresh Meat.
Hull New Theatre, Hull – December 10th -31st
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A Christmas Carol
The Charles Dickens classic is being performed at Hull Truck this Christmas starring Jack Lord as Ebenezer Scrooge and Andrew Whitehead as Jacob Marley.
Hull Truck, Hull – November 25th – December 31st
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Sheffield Panto
A Christmas Carol
A touring production of a Christmas Coral will also be heading to Sheffield whilst visiting theatres, castles and cathedrals across the UK.
Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield – November 25th, December 7th, December 8th
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Jack and the Beanstalk
A star-studded occasion featuring soap’s Wendi Peters, Sheffield Dame Damian Williams, Britain’s Got Talent’s Maxwell Thorpe and Cbeebies’ Waffle The Wonder Dog. The gang will take on the panto classic Jack and the Beanstalk.
The Lyceum, Sheffield – December 2nd – January 3rd
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Bradford Panto
Jack and the Beanstalk
I’m A Celeb winner Danny Miller and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK runner-up Divina De Campo will join Billy Pearce in a star-studded performance of Jack and the Beanstalk.
The Alhambra, Bradford – December 10th – January 22nd
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Doncaster Panto
Sleeping Beauty
The newest city is Yorkshire is taking on Sleeping Beauty with stunning sets, a delightful dame, mesmerising music and a wicked spell or two, don’t miss Doncaster’s DREAM of a pantomime and awake to a world of wonder this festive season.
Cast Theatre, Doncaster – December 2nd – December 31st
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Wakefield Panto
Dick Whittington
Sam Nixon from CBBC’s Sam & Mark is set to feature in Wakefield’s very own pantomime returns for 2022. You can expect dazzling sets, spectacular costumes and the good old belly laughs that you have come to know and love.
Theatre Royal Wakefield – Thursday 24 November 2022 – Saturday 31 December 2022
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