Pantomime season is almost here…oh no it isn’t! Oh yes it is.

Nothing screams Christmas more than heading to the theatre on a cold, crisp evening and watching a brilliant show. Whether you want to risk being pulled on stage by a lavish panto dame or prefer a more civilised evening at the ballet, there’s so many productions happening in and around Leeds this season for you to enjoy.

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Leeds Grand Theatre | Wednesday 29 November – Sunday 10 December 2023

Where: Wednesday 29 November – Sunday 10 December 2023

Where: Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds City Centre, LS1 6NU

Christmas isn’t complete without a trip to the theatre to watch the ballet and The Nutcracker is the most festive ballet around. Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an enchanting winter wonderland.

Watch in awe as the dazzling dancing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the notorious Mouse King take to the stage this Christmas.

A Christmas Carol

When: Friday 8 – Sunday 10 December 2023

Where: Carriageworks Theatre,  Millennium Square, Electric Press 3, Leeds City Centre, LS2 3AD

It simply couldn’t get more festive than Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’. Follow the journey of Ebeneezer Scrooge in this life-affirming, classic tale which will be taking to the Carriageworks Theatre for three days only – you don’t want to miss out on this one.

Robin Hood: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto

City Varieties Music Hall | Friday 24 November 2023 – Sunday 7 January 2024

When: Friday 24 November 2023 – Sunday 7 January 2024

Where: City Varieties, Swan Street, Leeds City Centre, LS1 6LW

This is a pantomime with a twist, expect banging tunes, and it will certainly get your toe tapping and staging which will leave you mesmerised. 

Oliver!

When: Monday 27 November 2023 – Saturday 27 January 2024

Where: Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds City Centre LS2 7UP

This classic musical is coming to the Leeds Playhouse for a three month run and is set to be a sellout. Come down and sing along to Fagin and his gang or get up and dance to ‘Oom Pah Pah’ in this musical masterpiece which is suitable for all ages.

There will be plenty of accessible performances throughout the festive period, including dementia-friendly shows, BSL, audio described, captioned and relaxed performances.

Snow White

Carriageworks Theatre | Friday 24 November 2023 – Sunday 7 January 2024

When: Friday 24 November 2023 – Sunday 7 January 2024

Where: Millennium Square, Electric Press 3, Leeds City Centre, LS2 3AD

Head to the Carriageworks Theatre for a classic pantomime experience. Expect plenty of audience participation, lots of laughter and plenty of song and dance.

The Enormous Crocodile

When: Saturday 2 December 2023 – Saturday 6 January 2024

Where: Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds City Centre LS2 7UP

This brand new musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s charming picture book is jam-packed with uplifting music and dance performed by a menagerie of mischievous puppets.

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