If you’re planning on booking up for the Christmas tradition, here’s a round up of pantos taking place across the North East.
5. Peter Pan, Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, December 8 - January 7
Peter Pan will be flying in to Tyne Theatre & Opera House from December 8 to January 7. It stars Matt Lapinskas, from EastEnders and Dancing On Ice as Peter Pan, Cleo Demetriou from CBBC’s So Awkward as Wendy and Sam Lavery, fromThe X Factor and Capital Radio as Tiger Lily. Photo: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
6. Cinderella, Gala Theatre Durham, November 23 - January 6
Cinderella will be casting a spell over audiences at Gala Theatre Durham from November 23 to January 6. It's a new take on the oldest fairy tale of all time, full of magic and excitement, strange characters and talking animals. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Aladdin, Royalty Theatre, Sunderland, December 7 - 23
As it approaches its 100th year, Sunderland's community theatre, Royalty Theatre, off Chester Road, will be staging Aladdin. It runs from December 7-23. Photo: submitted
8. Cinderella, Whitley Bay Playhouse, December 8 - January 6
Have a ball at Cinderella at Whitley Bay Playhouse with Louie Spence as the Fairy Godfather; panto legend “Hiya Gang” Steve Walls compère, comedian and vocalist as Buttons; Daniel Mawston as Patsy; Simmons and Simmons as The Princes Footmen, plus Luke Martin as Edina, Jessica Lilley as Cinderella and Jacob Beresford as Prince Charming. It runs from December 8 - January 6. Photo: Whitley Bay Playhouse