Pantomimes in Norfolk light up the holiday season, filling theatres with laughter, songs, and timeless family entertainment.
From the grand Norwich Theatre to charming local venues across King’s Lynn, Cromer, and beyond, Norfolk is known for putting on spectacular pantomime productions each year.
Audiences enjoy classic tales like Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White, reimagined with colourful costumes, quirky characters, and plenty of audience interaction.
A Norfolk pantomime is filled with cheeky humour, playful villains, and exciting special effects, drawing in both local talent and familiar faces for memorable performances.
The joy of shouting “Oh no, it isn’t!” or laughing along with the performers adds to the lively, festive atmosphere.
For many families, attending a pantomime has become a cherished holiday tradition, making these shows a special part of Norfolk’s rich cultural tapestry during the Christmas season.
Which Pantomimes in Norfolk Will You Watch ?
A Christmas Carol
Location : Norwich Theatre, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL
As the clock strikes midnight join Ebenezer Scrooge on the journey of a lifetime to discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Travel with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future through family firesides, cold winter nights and the promise of a brighter future.
A festive feast for the senses, Northern Ballet brings one of the most loved stories of all time to life.
Dates : 19th Nov 2024 to 23rd Nov 2024
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Cinderella
Location : Gorleston Pavillion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 6PP
Join them on a magical adventure that follows the classic tale of Cinderella, Buttons, the Good Fairy and of course the Ugly Sisters and their Wicked Stepmother.
Dates : 5th Dec 2024 to 4th Jan 2025
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Location : Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5AH
The Princess Theatre invites you to join them this Christmas for their 2024 Pantomime – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Come and watch Snow White and her friends as she battles against the fearsome Evil Queen.
Accompanied by brilliant special effects, amazing dance routines, exciting musical numbers, fun audience participation, and lots of laughs!
Dates : 7th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
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Aladdin
Location : Norwich Theatre, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL
Follow Aladdin in this Genie-us production as he dreams of finding love and making his fortune.
Will it be that simple? Of course not, it’s pantomime!
Dates : 7th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
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Cinderella Rocks!
Location : The Garage, 14 Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Poor Ella. She just wants to be a famous rock star, but her sour-faced sisters sabotage her dreams like little Grinches.
Can you help her headline the royal party this Christmas?
Dates : 8th Dec 2024 to 29th Dec 2024
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Cinderella
Location : King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW
Left at home by her wicked step-sisters poor Cinderella cannot go to the ball!
However, with the help of her Fairy Godmother and brilliant buffoonery from her best pal Buttons, the most exciting night of her life can begin!!
Dates : 10th Dec 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
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The Cat in the Hat
Location : Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St George’s St, Norwich, NR3 1AB
From the moment his tall, red and white-striped hat appears, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.
With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure.
Dates : 10th Dec 2024 to 22nd Dec 2024
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Robin Hood
Location : Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE
Join the heroic outlaw, the arrow-shooting hero Robin Hood, as he strives to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marion.
Will Robin and his trusty Merry Crew outwit the evil Sheriff of Nottingham?
Dates : 13th Dec 2024 to 4th Jan 2025
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Snow White
Location : St. George’s Theatre, King’s Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2PG
Join St. George’s Theatre this Christmas as they look into their magical mirror to see the fairest panto of them all!
The Evil Queen thinks she is the most trending topic on Instagram, but Snow White’s beauty stands in her way.
Snow White, along with her hilarious Nurse Jolly Jabs, must escape to get away from the Queen and her bumbling henchman.
Dates : 13th Dec 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Location : The Corn Hall, 21 St Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4LB
Packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients audiences expect, Jack and the Beanstalk features laugh out loud comedy, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and plenty of boos and hisses.
Join Jack, Simple Simon, Princess Jill, Dame Trott and Spirit of the Beans as they set off on an unexpected adventure where they face an evil giant and his side-kick Fleshcreep.
Dates : 20th Dec 2024 to 29th Dec 2024
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Fantastic Mr Fox
Location : Maddermarket Theatre, Saint John’s Alley, Norwich NR2 1DR
This adventurous tale follows a family of foxes, as they battle farmers, rats and JCBs to protect their underground community of larger-than-life creatures.
This production promises to be a spectacle, as they use puppetry, movement and music to deliver an evening of storytelling for all the family.
Dates : 20th December 2024 to 30th December 2024
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Location : Gorleston Pavillion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 6PP
Follow the adventures of Jack as he climbs the beanstalk to try and defeat the evil giant that lives in the clouds above.
This timeless classic is sure to entertain audiences of all ages with its mixture of magic, colourful characters, crazy comedy, and a healthy dose of audience participation, in the very best pantomime tradition.
Those who have seen Triple T pantomimes before will know what to expect, but those who haven’t ……. you’re in for a real treat!!
Dates : 10th Jan 2025 to 12th Jan 2025
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If you can’t see your favourite pantomime listed, why not check out Pantomimes in nearby counties Pantomimes in Essex and Pantomimes in Suffolk, or if you are looking for a more grown up night out, check out Adult Pantomimes in East Anglia.