Panto season is here with some amazing productions across Liverpool and the city region. From the legendary Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto at the Everyman and Liverpool Royal Court’s The Scouse Nativity to RAWD’s Tinsel on the Tracks and a special Wonder Arts’ Shiny Christmas show for little ones.
Join in the fun this festive season and head out to a city region pantomime. There’s something for everyone, including traditional productions and inventive modern twists on old favourites. Here’s our panto selections for the coming season:
The Scouse Nativity, Liverpool Royal Court (Until 16 January)
The Scouse Nativity is this year’s Liverpool Royal Court festive production, written by Kevin Fearon, They’ve cut down the curtains for costumes, pinched a donkey from the zoo and got a loan manger so we’re all set for another Christmas show packed with silly jokes and amazing live music!
It’s Bethlehem, 0 AD, Terry, a lonely shepherd looks out over the land and sees that all is good. Apart from that bloody great star. He should probably take a look at that. A cracking panto from Liverpool’s Royal Court, full to the brim with scouse humour.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto 2026: Beauty and the Beast, Liverpool Everyman (14 November – 16 January 2027)
Liverpool Everyman’s outrageously talented actor-musicians bring you a show that’s part rock concert, part pop spectacular, and all-out family fun. Made just for Liverpool, The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto 2026: Beauty and the Beast is the fairytale you know and love but turned all the way up to eleven!
A little naughty, a lot loud, and totally live, you can expect powerhouse vocals, electrifying tunes and some wild costumes. So be their guest, grab your crew and head to Hope Street, for a monstrously good time.
Elf The Musical, Liverpool Empire (19 – 22 November)
Based on the beloved Christmas film Elf, this funny and heart-warming musical tells the story of Buddy, who, as a baby, accidentally crawled into Santa’s toy sack and was whisked away to the North Pole.
The spectacular Christmas extravaganza ELF, features show-stopping musical numbers, a sparkling Christmas setting, festive New York with dazzling choreography, dancing Santas, and even Santa’s flying sleigh, this is the ultimate holiday treat for the whole family.
Christmas Carol, Shakespeare North Playhouse (20 November – 2 January)
Shakespeare North Playhouse present Christmas Carol for 2026. Step inside and pull up a barstool for this riotous, foot-stomping, musical retelling of Dickens ’classic, packed with heart, humour and bar…humbug.
Pub manager Bob Cratchit is struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive as Landlord Scrooge does all he can to squash it – no music, no laughter and definitely no bar credit. But at midnight, the piano mysteriously strikes up and spirits of a different kind rise from the cellar to confront Scrooge with his past, present and future. Can he change his ways before it’s too late?
RAWD: Tinsel on The Tracks, Unity Theatre (3 – 5 December)
RAWD are Associate Company in Residence at Unity Theatre hosting weekly sessions that work towards theatre productions and present Tinsel on the Tracks for 2026. They believe creativity is a powerful vehicle for independence, enabling people to dream bigger, communicate more freely, and take up space that’s rightfully theirs.
It’s December at the station, and the festive cheer is in full swing, carol singers, twinkling lights and excitement in the air. But for the lead character Ed, it’s all a bit too much. Ed hates Christmas, but why? Step aboard the train as they track Ed’s past, present and future in this RAWD Original Christmas Pantomime.
Cinderella: Christmas Pantomime 2026, The Atkinson (4 – 31 December)
Join the fun at The Atkinson for Cinderella, another spectacular Christmas pantomime guaranteed to delight all ages. Oh, yes it will! This festive production is brought to you by KD Theatre Productions.
Expect magic, romance and wicked sisters as Cinders goes from rags to riches! This sparkling production promises everything you love about The Atkinson pantomime, dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, live music and a little bit of pumpkin spice. The clock is ticking, so book your tickets now!
Wonder Arts: Shiny Christmas, Deafness Resource Centre, St Helens (5 December)
Dance company Turned On Its Head makes exciting participatory theatre for early years, taking children on a creative adventure, engaging audiences and encouraging lots of Christmas family interaction. Treat your little one to some Christmas magic this December, and you’ll find a world that sparkles and dazzles at your fingertips!
Shiny Christmas is a brand new Turned On Its Head production, commissioned by Wonder Arts of St Helens. Perfect for giving the little ones their first taste of the magical world of panto.
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