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 ?
Beauty and The Beast
Location : New Wolsey Theatre, Civic Drive, Ipswich, IP1 2AS
The festive fun is back again with Ipswich’s favourite Rock ‘n’ Roll panto!
Mrs Ringer, the fabulous Dame, is busy making wedding plans for her daughter Belle, unaware that she and her feathered friend Pigeon have other ideas…
Drawn to a mysterious, 1000-year-old door hidden in the heart of Ipswich, they uncover a magical secret – a Beast cursed by the wicked Snarlina!
Can the Beast break the spell in time by learning to love again? Can Belle see beyond his fearsome face? And can Pigeon save the day without getting in a flap?
Dates : Friday 21st November 2025 – Saturday 17th January 2026
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Rapunzel
Location : Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1QR
Every day is the same for Rapunzel. She gazes from her tower and dreams of the world beyond…but today is different…today she’ll escape.
Pursued by a wicked witch, a talking dog and a love-sick shepherd, Rapunzel’s journey takes her in search of the one thing that can save her: a Golden Tulip.
Join them in 2025 for magic, mayhem and more sheep than you can shake a stick at!
Dates : Friday 21st November 2025 – Sunday 18th January 2026
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Treasure Island
Location : The Eastern Angles Centre, Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ
Join Eastern Angles in 2025 for Treasure Island, a voyage to the lost town of Dunwich! Written by Robert Louis Stevenson and adapted by Jake Smith, directed by Kirsty Tallent.
The critically acclaimed team behind A Christmas Carol brings you one of the best-loved adventure stories ever written.
Treasure Island‘s timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, mutiny and heroism comes to Suffolk in this brand-new adaptation inspired by the lost town of Dunwich for Christmas 2025.
Dates : Thursday 27th November 2025 – Saturday 10th January 2026
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The Little Train
Location : Theatre Royal Christmas Cabin in the Arc shopping centre, Charter Square St, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FA
Theatre Royal’s Christmas Cabin is back for its fourth year! A festive, interactive mini-performance for children aged 2-7 and their families.
In Santa’s workshop, all sorts of marvels can be imagined! Fudge the elf discovers a beautiful toy train, but it’s all broken!
Santa and Fudge can’t make enough magic on their own so they need your help to fix the toys. Come and join us on this magical adventure that celebrates the wonder of play!
Dates : Friday 28th November – Wednesday 24th December 2025
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Jack and The Beanstalk
Location : The Regal Theatre, Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1AY
SODS present their annual family friendly pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk!
Follow Jack’s adventures as he fights the giant and rids the town of Merrydale of the tyrant and his side kick Flesh Creep.
Laugh at Dame Trot and Billy Trot as they almost destroy the kings dairy.
Book your tickets and join in with lots of audience participation and laughs – perfect for panto lovers young and old!
Dates : 6th December – 14th December 2025
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Snow White
Location : Beccles Public Hall & Theatre, Smallgate, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9AD
Beccles, get ready for a magical adventure this season with Snow White: The Fairest Pantomime in All the Land!
Join Snow White as she outwits the Evil Queen and discovers the true power of friendship and courage.
Packed with laughter, dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and plenty of festive fun, this enchanting pantomime at Beccles Public Hall and Theatre is the perfect family treat.
Dates : Saturday 13th December 2025 – Tuesday 30th December 2025
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Sleeping Beauty
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 : Friday 12th December 2025 – 1st January 2026
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Mother Goose
Location : Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2AN
Sudbury Dramatic Society presents – Mother Goose by Andy Gribben
Yes it’s the ever popular SDS panto and this time we’re telling the story of the goose in a show packed with laughs, the odd boo and of course plenty of audience participation!
Book now for egg-cellent panto fun!
Dates : Friday 12th December – Wednesday 24th December 2025
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The Magic Flute
Location : DanceEast, Jerwood DanceHouse, Foundry Lane, Ipswich IP4 1DW
Step into Luca Silvestrini’s new dance-theatre adaptation of Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute.
A tale of love and friendship shining through darkness, join the fun-loving bird-catcher Papageno and the lost Prince Tamino as they set out to rescue Princess Pamina, uncovering the truth about the mysterious Queen of the Night and the powerful leader Sarastro.
Dates : Friday 12th December – Sunday 14th December 2025
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Yippee-Ki-Yay
Location : Beccles Public Hall & Theatre, Smallgate, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9AD
Open Door Theatre returns with their explosive and brilliant show – Yippee-Ki-Yay – The Musical Parody for the Die Hard Fans – based on the ultimate Christmas movie. After a sold-out 2023 show, this action-packed comedy will blow you away!
When a lone-wolf city cop, John McClane, flies out to Los Angeles to escort his wife home now that her fancy work contract has ended, little does he know that the building will be taken over by armed terrorists during the staff party. To defeat the bad guys and become a better husband, he must learn the true meaning of Christmas.
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Mother Goose
Location : Leiston Film Theatre, 74 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4BZ
Team B Productions invites you to their EGG-citing family Pantomime, Mother Goose, whose heart may be full, but her purse certainly isn’t – she’s behind with the rent and in danger of losing her farm.
Thankfully, there’s a twist of fate, when a magical goose that lays golden eggs arrives, turning their family fortunes upside down.
But when the devious Demon Dark-Heart arrives, will Mother Goose be tempted to give up her wealth – and her gorgeous goose, in return for youth and beauty?
Dates : Friday 9th January – Sunday 11th January 2025
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Beauty and The Beast
Location : Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, CB9 8AR
A tale (almost) as old as time… join us at Haverhill Arts Centre for this year’s spellbinding Christmas pantomime: Beauty and the Beast.
Can Belle see beyond the monster? And will the Beast learn the true meaning of love? Join us for an ultimate adventure to break the curse before the final petal falls from an enchanted rose.
You’ve got to see it to Belle-ieve it – this beauty of a panto is packed with songs, side-splitting jokes and will be spellbinding festive fun for the whole family!
Dates : Wednesday 17th December – Wednesday 31st Dec 2025
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Cinderella
Location : Ipswich Regent Theatre, 3 St. Helen’s St, Ipswich IP4 1HE
Laugh along with the lovable Buttons, played by favourite Mike “Squeaky” McClean, swoon over the dashing Prince Charming, portrayed by Lee Brennan of 90s pop band 911, and boo the wicked Ugly Sisters, brought to life by Gavin Ashbarry and Peter Brad-Leigh.
Prepare to be enchanted by Francine Lewis, Britain’s Got Talent impressionist and comedy queen, as the magical Fairy Godmother, and be mesmerised by the beautiful Cinderella, played by rising local star Lucy Roper.
Watch with amazement as Cinderella’s pumpkin and white mice are transformed into a beautiful coach and horses in this true rags-to-riches tale. But will Cinderella remember to leave the ball before the clock strikes midnight?
Dates : Friday 12th December – Wednesday 31st December 2025
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Jack and The Beanstalk
Location : The Spa Pavilion, Undercliff Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2DX
The Dennis Lowe Theatre Company return for an incredible 60th year with one of the most magical fairytale pantomimes, Jack & The Beanstalk.
Follow Jack & his family as they battle hard times and find out if Jack manages to retrieve the situation after swapping the family’s prize cow for a magic bean. Things may not go as you expect!
Fabulous family humour is blended with some new twists, singalong songs and a hugely talented cast to make this a tale to remember.
Dates : Saturday 20th December 2025 – Sunday 4th January 2026
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Robin Hood
Location : The Fisher Theatre, 10 Broad Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1EE
Immerse yourself in the wondrous Sherwood Forest this year for the merriest panto in tights!
Join the legendary hero Robin Hood, the fearless Maid Marion, the mystical spirit of the forest Cher Wood, Silly Will Scarlet, Little Joan and the rest of our merry team of outlaws.
As they square off against the devious Sheriff of Nottingham in this dazzling pantomime packed full of action, adventure and plenty of fairy sparkle.
Dates : Friday 19th December – Wednesday 31st December 2025
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Thumbelina
Location : Seckford Theatre, Burkitt Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JH
A kindly woman longs for a child, and a magical fairy grants her wish, creating tiny Thumbelina from a flower.
Brave, kind, and a talented singer, Thumbelina dreams of meeting others her size. She asks her friend Olive the Owl to search the land.
Her adventure begins when a circus run by a terrible toad arrives, kidnapping talent for new acts.
Can Molly Mouse and her bee friends rescue her? Will Thumbelina find love? Expect water pistols, tumbles, and custard pies—come along and see what happens next!
Dates : Friday 19th December – Tuesday 30th December 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 Norfolk, or if you are looking for a more grown up night out, check out Adult Pantomimes in East Anglia.