5 Pantomimes running in Tyne and Wear this festive season.
Panto season is approaching and there are plenty of amazing productions coming to Tyne and Wear. So grab the family and head out to the theatre! Don't forget.... Up to three kids aged 11 and under can travel free all day, every day with a fare-paying adult!
- Goldilocks and the three bears at The Customs House
Running from 21 November 2025 to 3 January 2026, Goldilocks and the three bears is full of magic and madcap adventure. Join the fabulous Dame Bella and her hapless but loveable sidekick Dennis, as they fight to save their beloved circus. Through the ups and downs and the “He’s behind you”, we are sure this will be a magical performance. Tickets start from just £13.
The nearest Metro station is South Shields.
- Sleeping Beauty at Sunderland Empire
Magic festivities are coming to Sunderland this panto season. From 12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, there is a spell-binding adventure being brought onto the Sunderland Empire’s stage. Star actor, Laura Main who featured on BBC's Call the Midwife, is taking the stage as Fairy Snowball. There is no doubt she will sprinkle her charm into this loveable role.
Nearest Metro station is Sunderland. Purchase tickets here.
3. Beauty and the beast at the Playhouse Whitley Bay
The timeless panto of love and magic is coming to Whitley Bay. Get the family down to the Playhouse this panto season for an evening of fun-filled adventures on the stage. With CBBC star Dani Hamer as the enchanting Belle and Panto legend Steve Wall joining her on stage too, this is one you don’t want to miss. Purchase your tickets here.
Nearest Metro station is Whitley Bay.
The Snowman in Concert at The Glasshouse
A timeless classic, The Snowman was an instant hit on its release in 1982. Now the Royal Northern Sinfonia will be playing the iconic twinkly soundtrack in perfect time with the film on the big screen. With conductor Ellie Slorach and presenter Eleanor Mooney this festive favourite will be brought to life. Within the relaxed performance on 22 December at 2pm, there will also be a British Sign Language interpreter.
The show is running from 22 December to 24 December 2025 at 3 separate times throughout the day (11am, 2pm, 5pm). Purchase your tickets here.
Nearest Metro station is Gateshead.
Aladdin at Newcastle Theatre Royal
Enter a whole new world of pantomime and bring the whole family with you! Running from 25 November 2025 to 18 January 2026, this pantomime spectacular is an unmissable magical performance. Join pantomime icon Danny Adams and other Theatre Royal favourites as you are blown away not only by the magic carpet but also this genie-us tale. Get your tickets quick!
The nearest Metro Station is Monument.
Whenever you are travelling to any of the theatres listed in the blog, you can travel for free two hours before and after the show on Metro provided you show your theatre ticket. Read more here.