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 ?
Festive Forest Fables: Cinderella
Location : ROARR!, Lenwade, Norfolk, NR9 5JE
A magical fairytale like you’ve never seen before! Wander through an illuminated woodland wonderland filled with glittering lights, theatrical elements, and magical surprises inspired by Norwich Theatre’s Cinderella, where you might just become a part of the story!
Along the way, you’ll meet familiar characters, cheeky performers, and larger-than-life props, as Festive Forest Fables tells its own sparkling version of the fairytale.
Will the glass slipper fit? Will true love triumph? And will Buttons ever stop talking? There’s only one way to find out… oh, yes, there is!
Dates : Friday 28th November – Tuesday 23rd December 2025
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Jack and The Beanstalk
Location : Gorleston Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston-On-Sea, NR31 6PP
Join Jack, Dame Trott, Silly Billy and a whole host of larger-than-life characters as they take on a greedy giant, climb an enormous beanstalk and try to save the village from doom!
Dates : Thursday 4th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026
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Aladdin
Location : Princess Theatre, 13 The Green, Hunstanton, Norfolk PE36 5AH
Hop aboard the magic carpet and join us at the Princess Theatre for our spectacular Christmas Pantomime – Aladdin.
Packed with dazzling dance routines, brilliant special effects, toe-tapping musical numbers, plenty of audience participation, and laughter for the whole family, it’s the festive treat you won’t want to miss!
Dates : Saturday 6th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026
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Cinderella
Location : Norwich Theatre, Theatre Street, Norwich NR2 1RL
Pumpkins ready, glass slipper time, it’s Norwich Theatre’s magical pantomime!
Pack your buckets and spades, we are heading to the beach for our 2025 pantomime, Cinderella!
Will Cinderella ever meet Prince Charming? Will her fairy Godmother make her dreams come true? Will there be some baddies to boo and hiss at? Of course! Its panto.
Dates : Saturday 6th Dec 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026
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My First Panto: Rapunzel 2025
Location : The Garage, 14 Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY
Come and join Rapunzel as she adventures and finds her self in our Christmas Panto for 2025.
We meet a silly prince and a fluffy friend in this production designed for little ones 7 and under with their families!
This show contains the familiar parts of a pantomime with an original score performed by a fantastic cast of three actor musicians.
Dates : Sunday 7th December – Sunday 28th December 2025
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Jack and The Beanstalk
Location : King’s Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King’s Lynn, PE30 1JW
Join Jack, Dame Trott and the lovable Clarabelle the cow for an unforgettable escapade filled with FE-FI-FO-FUN!
This spectacular production will transport you to a world of magic beans, a majestic castle in the clouds, and a walking, talking and rather bad-tempered Giant. It’ll be the STALK of the town, and you won’t want to miss a moment of this magical extravaganza!
Dates : Tuesday 9th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026
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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 : Thursday 11th December – Sunday 21st December 2025
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Wizard of Oz
Location : Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE
Join Dorothy and Toto as they go on a magical adventure from Sheringham to the Land of Oz.
Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the Cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage.
Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great and Powerful Oz and Glinda the Good be able to help?
Dates : Saturday 13th December – Sunday 4th January 2026
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Cinderella
Location : St. George’s Theatre, King’s Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 2PG
Cinderella does her family’s chores while recording and editing videos for TikTok. She is a party girl at heart and longs for the day she can show off her dance moves.
Meanwhile, Prince Charming is hosting the biggest Christmas TV party of the year in search of his one true love.
Will Cinderella make it to the party or will her evil Step Mother, Baroness Hemsby, lock her away?
Dates : 13th December – 30th December 2025
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Beauty and The Beast
Location : The Corn Hall, 21 St Nicholas Street, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4LB
As the mysterious Beast roams his enchanted castle, prepare to be swept away by the heart-warming story of Belle – a bold and brilliant young woman who dares to look beyond appearances.
Can she uncover the secret to breaking the Beast’s curse? Will love triumph amidst the magic and mayhem?
Expect laugh-out-loud moments, toe-tapping musical numbers, and heaps of audience participation – perfect for all ages!
Dates : Friday 19th December 2025 – Friday 4th January 2026
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Treasure Island
Location : Maddermarket Theatre, Saint John’s Alley, Norwich NR2 1DR
It is a dark and stormy night. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a forbidding stranger with dark tales to tell.
The old sailor brings with him a sea-chest that hides secrets, secrets that other, more dangerous men are searching for. Jim invites him in – and the adventure begins.
Dates : 19th December 2025 – 3rd January 2026
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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.