Pantomimes in Suffolk bring a beloved British tradition to life, combining slapstick humour, colourful costumes, and audience participation for festive fun each winter.
Each year, local theatres across the county—from Ipswich to Bury St Edmunds—host pantomimes that captivate audiences of all ages.
These productions often feature classic fairy tales like Cinderella, Aladdin, or Jack and the Beanstalk, adapted with witty twists, memorable songs, and vibrant sets.
Suffolk’s community-focused theatre scene shines in these performances, showcasing local talent alongside occasional celebrity appearances.
The interactive nature of pantomime—encouraging audience boos, cheers, and “It’s behind you!” moments—adds to its charm, making it a delightful experience for families and friends.
With a blend of tradition, local flair, and seasonal cheer, pantomimes in Suffolk are a cherished way to celebrate the holidays and enjoy an unforgettable live theater experience.
Which Pantomimes in Suffolk Will You Watch ?
Sleeping Beauty
Location : New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS
‘Sleeping Beauty’ gets a rockin’ twist as it bursts onto the stage at the New Wolsey Theatre in this year’s spellbinding ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Pantomime.
Packed with live rock and pop music, crazy characters and hysterical antics – join us for Ipswich’s award-winning panto! Audiences of all ages should prepare to be totally enchanted!
Dates : 22nd Nov 2024 to 18th Jan 2025
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Aladdin
Location : Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QR
Welcome to The Grand Abanazer Hotel, the finest hotel in all of Arabia.
Bags too heavy? Call for Aladdin, the bellboy.
Clothes need a clean? Visit Washy in the laundry.
Want to meet the owner? Don’t! Abanazer is vile and vain and secretly longs to rule the land. If only he could find a way to make his every wish come true…
Dates : 22nd Nov 2024 to 12th Jan 2025
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A Christmas Carol
Location : The Eastern Angles Centre, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ
A Christmas Carol fills the auditorium with music and merriment in a unique staging that immerses the audience in this classic festive tale.
Escape into a world of joy, anarchy and magic for a story of community and kindness triumphing over greed and selfishness.
Dates : 28th Nov 2024 to 5th Jan 2025
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Santa’s Red Nose Rescue
Location : Theatre Royal Christmas Cabin in the Arc shopping centre, Charter Square St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FA
Step inside Santa’s living room as he prepares for the biggest night of the year, Christmas Eve!
But just as Santa is wrapping the final presents and packing up the sleigh, there’s a problem…
One of his reindeer is feeling poorly and without them, the magical sleigh can’t deliver the presents! Help Santa and the reindeer take to the skies and complete their Christmas quest.
Dates : 29 Nov – 24 Dec 2024
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Sleeping Beauty
Location : The Regal Theatre, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1AY
‘A normal teenager, who happens to be a princess, lives with her parents, who are always trying to find her a boyfriend.
Little does she know that if she doesn’t find a boyfriend though, she may fall asleep and never wake up!
Full of singing, dancing, sleeping teenagers and lots and lots of fairies! Come enjoy a family fun-filled show and come have some pre-Christmas cheer!’
Dates : 30th Nov 2024 to 8th Dec 2024
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Five Little Ducks
Location : Ipswich County Library, Northgate St, Ipswich IP1 3DE
Five Little Ducks went swimming one day, over the hills and far away. But when mummy duck said “Quack, quack, quack, quack” and only four of her little ducks come back, she begins to wonder what on earth her missing little duck is up to!
In Spinning Wheel Theatre’s new interactive show for young children, we invite you to come and sit amongst the reeds and lily pads, while we hunt for the missing little ducks, and have some adventures of our own!
Dates : 4th Dec 2024 to 21st Dec 2024
For further information CLICK HERE
A Christmas Carol
Location : Beccles Public Hall & Theatre, Smallgate, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9AD
Vincent Franklin (Happy Valley, The Thick Of It, Gentleman Jack, Cucumber) brings the world’s most infamous miser, four ghosts and more than 20 other extraordinary characters to life in a ghostly tale of damnation and redemption.
This new adaptation of Dickens’ own performance script will leave audiences with their blood chilled and their hearts warmed.
Dates : 4th Dec 2024
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Beauty and the Beast
Location : Marina Theatre, The Marina Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 1HH
Our handsome Count is cursed to spend his life transformed into a frightening beast.
The only way to escape his fate and break the spell is to learn to fall in love and earn love in return before the last petal of the magic rose falls.
Dates : 12th Dec 2024 to 1st Jan 2025
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Scrooge’s Christmas Carol
Location : Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2AN
Join mean Mr. Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas with the help of a magical fairy and three wise aunties.
Will Mr. Scrooge embrace the holiday cheer before morning?
Dates : 13th Dec 2024 to 24th Dec 2024
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The Little Prince
Location : DanceEast, Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich IP4 1DW
An enchanting story of love and friendship for children and adults alike, find out how the Little Prince leaves behind his own tiny asteroid and beloved rose and journeys through the universe, coming face to face with the baffling world of grown-ups!
Have you ever heard of a king who reigns over nothing? Or a businessman obsessively counting stars?
Dates : 13th Dec 2024 to 15th Dec 2024
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Peter Pan
Location : Beccles Public Hall & Theatre, Smallgate, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9AD
Join Peter Pan as he sets sail on a brand-new high flying adventure for Christmas 2024!
Peter Pan promises to be a swashbuckling fun filled family pantomime packed with amazing special effects, glittering sets, outstanding costumes…and a little bit of fairy dust!
Dates : 13th Dec 2024 to 30th Dec 2024
For further information CLICK HERE
Santa’s Christmas Cracker
Location : Leiston Film Theatre, 74 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4BZ
Let us take you to the North Pole to meet Santa this December!
Join the adventures of Dotty, Pompom and Dasher the Reindeer in this festive, interactive and song-filled visit to Santa’s home.
After the show, each child can meet Father Christmas and receive a specially wrapped present from him. Ho, ho, ho!
Dates : 14th Dec 2024
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Location : Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR
Fee, Fie, Foe, Fum, come and join in with all the fun!
Join for magic and mayhem in the mysterious land above the clouds. Will Jack save the day – or will he get gobbled up by the gigantic Giant?
Expect a generous helping of silliness, songs aplenty and loads of audience participation. Book now for the biggest adventure of them all – it’s a giant of a show!
Dates : 14th Dec 2024 to 24th Dec 2024
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Location : Ipswich Regent Theatre, 3 St. Helen’s St, Ipswich IP4 1HE
Join them this Christmas in the land of fairy tales, where our poor hero Jack and his dotty mum Dame Trott are tricked into selling their beloved cow Daisy for a useless bag of beans.
Laugh at Silly Simon, boo and hiss the wicked Fleshcreep and cheer-on our hero Jack as he climbs the Beanstalk to rescue his sweetheart Jill from the Giant‘s castle in the clouds.
Dates : 17th Dec 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
For further information CLICK HERE
Sleeping Beauty
Location : The Spa Pavilion, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2DX
Written and directed by Suzie Lowe, this year’s hotly-anticipated show, perhaps the longest running pantomime by any single theatre company in Britain, will bring the classic fairy-tale to life with what promises to be a magical experience.
Complete with a plucky heroine, a villain you’ll love to hiss at and plenty of pantomime carry on this is traditional family panto at its best, all bound up in a truly enchanting story which will appeal to everyone from 2 to 102.
Dates : 20th Dec 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
For further information CLICK HERE
Beauty and the Beast
Location : The Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1EE
Join Belle as she ventures into the enchanted castle – home to the fearsome Beast and his silly staff.
Can true love break the spell of the wicked enchantress before the final petal falls or will the brash hunter Bouffant steal Belle’s heart away?
Dates : 20th Dec 2024 to 31st Dec 2024
For further information CLICK HERE
Humpty Dumpty
Location : Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JH
Join the Deben Players for a fun filled family friendly pantomime.
Dates : 20th Dec 2024 to 29th Dec 2024
For further information CLICK HERE
Aladdin
Location : Henley Community Centre, Ashbocking Rd, Church Meadows, Henley, Nr Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0QX
Henley Players Presents A Traditional Family Pantomime Aladdin
Dates : 9th Jan 2025 to 11th Jan 2025
For further information CLICK HERE
Cinderella
Location : Leiston Film Theatre, 74 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4BZ
Team B Productions invites you to have a ball, at the Fairy Godmother of all Pantomimes!
Join Cinderella on her quest to win the heart of the dashing Prince Charming, with a little help from her best friend Buttons and the enchanting Fairy Godmother.
But with her wicked Stepmother and evil Ugly Sisters determined to ruin her chances and with the clock about to strike midnight, will Cinders manage to win the Prince’s love before the spell is broken?
Dates : 17th Jan 2025 to 19th Jan 2025
For further information CLICK HERE
If you can’t see your favourite pantomime listed, why not check out Pantomimes in nearby counties Pantomimes in Essex and Pantomimes in Norfolk, or if you are looking for a more grown up night out, check out Adult Pantomimes in East Anglia.