7 pantomimes and festive shows to enjoy in Newcastle and the North East over Christmas 2024
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Pantomimes are a staple of Christmas in the UK. The tradition of child friendly comedy shows goes back generations and theatres across the region are looking to bring back their productions with a bang this winter.
There are plenty of pantomime options for families to choose from this year, with theatres across the region hoping to welcome groups to venues large and small.
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One of the largest pantos of the year comes from Newcastle’s Theatre Royal where the venue is hosting a production of The Little Mermaid this winter. Starring a series of Panto favourites as well as Joe McElderry, the show will be running over seven weeks at the end of the year and into 2025.


The venue is already putting in place limited availability ticket warnings for shows before the New Year and tickets begin from £13. Running from Tuesday, November 26 until Sunday, January 12, relaxed, sign language and audio described and captioned performances are also available to enjoy.
Newcastle Tyne Theatre and Opera House’s pantomime
Staying in the region’s largest city, the Tyne Theatre and Opra House on Westgate Road will see families through its doors all festive season for a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The stars of the show will be dancers Twist and Pulse who are set to perform.
Tickets start from £22 and can be bought on the venue’s online ticket office with shows taking place between Friday, December 6 and Sunday, January 5.
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Moving away from Newcastle, Wearside’s largest panto this year comes in the form of the classic Jack adn the Beanstalk. The Empire Theatre’s production, which is set to run for just over three weeks throughout December, is being headed up by star of Emmerdale, Matthew Wolfenden while regular panto named Miss Rory and Tom Whalley return to the stage.
Tickets start from £13 with shows running almost every day between Friday, December 13 and Sunday, January 5. Tickets are available through the Empire’s website.
South Shields pantomimes
Mother Goose is hitting the stage at the Customs House in South Tyneside this winter. The venue claims tickets are selling quickly for dates throughout the run, which is from Thursday, November 21 until Sunday, January 5.
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Back in Newcastle, a production of Alice In Wonderland will take place at the People’s Theatre on Stephenson Road for a week from Saturday, December 7 while over in Whitley Bay the town’s Playhouse venue will host two family plays.
Between Friday, December 6 and Saturday, January 4 the North Tyneside site will be offering families the chance to see Peter Pan then, after a ten day break, the Whitley Bay Pantomime Society will take over for performances of Sleeping Beauty between Tuesday, January 14 and Sunday, January 19. Ticket for both shows can be bought online.
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