Pantomimes in Hampshire this Christmas
A pantomime is a Christmas tradition for many families. Here are the Hampshire theatres with confirmed pantomimes for the 2026 season, with dates taken from each theatre's own listings.
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A Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas at Mottisfont
Mottisfont, National Trust, Romsey · 21 November to 3 January 2027
Mottisfont's house is turned into a pantomime version of Jack and the Beanstalk, from a towering beanstalk to the giant's castle, with thousands of decorations and dressed trees. The garden has panto-themed games such as rescuing the golden goose's eggs.
- Price:
- Normal admission, free for National Trust members, Art Fund members and under fives. Carers go free.
- Dates:
- Saturday 21 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. House opens 10.30am, last entry 3.15pm. The whole site is closed on 24 and 25 December.
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Sleeping Beauty at Theatre Royal Winchester
Theatre Royal Winchester, Winchester · 4 December to 3 January 2027
Theatre Royal Winchester's own traditional pantomime this year is Sleeping Beauty, written and directed by Robin Belfield with music by Simon Slater. Expect a hero, a villain, a dame, original songs and plenty of audience participation.
- Price:
- From £13
- Ages:
- A family pantomime. Running time about 2 hours with a 15 to 20 minute interval.
- Dates:
- Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with matinee and evening performances on most days. See the theatre's dates list for each performance.
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Jack and the Beanstalk at the Kings Theatre, Southsea
Kings Theatre, Southsea · 5 December to 31 December 2026
The Pompey Panto this year is Jack and the Beanstalk, with Jack Edwards back for his twelfth Kings Theatre panto as Dame Trott and Shaun Williamson returning as the villain Fleshcreep. Expect magic beans, a giant, audience shout-outs and the traditional singalong.
- Price:
- From £10
- Ages:
- No age restriction. Babes in arms tickets are sold through the box office.
- Dates:
- Saturday 5 to Thursday 31 December 2026, with morning, afternoon and evening performances on most days. Times vary, so check the booking calendar.
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Jack and the Beanstalk, Andover College pantomime
The Lights, Andover · 8 December to 9 December 2026
Students from Andover College stage Jack and the Beanstalk in the main auditorium at The Lights, Andover's arts centre. It is a traditional pantomime with songs and audience participation over two evenings.
- Price:
- Check prices on The Lights website.
- Dates:
- Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 7.30pm.
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Beauty and the Beast pantomime at The Anvil
The Anvil, Basingstoke · 10 December to 3 January 2027
Basingstoke's main Christmas pantomime this year is Beauty and the Beast at The Anvil, produced by UK Productions. Ellie Dadd plays Belle, with local favourite Chris Pizzey back as Louis La Plonk and Sarah Jane Buckley as the fairy.
- Price:
- From £19.50
- Ages:
- The venue lists it as suitable for all the family.
- Dates:
- Thursday 10 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with matinee and evening performances. Relaxed performance Monday 21 December at 2pm, signed performance Tuesday 15 December at 6pm.
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Jack and the Beanstalk at Fareham Live
Fareham Live, Fareham · 11 December to 3 January 2027
Imagine Theatre's pantomime at Fareham Live stars Anne Hegerty from The Chase, with Josiah Eloi back for a second year as the Dame. The Trotts swap Buttercup the cow for magic beans and Jack climbs up to the land of giants.
- Price:
- From £16
- Ages:
- Suitable for ages 3 and up.
- Dates:
- Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Check the venue's booking page for performance times.
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Robin Hood at Mayflower Theatre
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton · 12 December to 3 January 2027
Southampton's big Christmas pantomime stars Ashley Banjo and Diversity as Robin Hood and the Merry Men, with ventriloquist Max Fulham back as Will Scarlett. The show uses scenery and costumes from the London Palladium and runs for about two hours.
- Price:
- From £19.50
- Ages:
- Recommended for ages 3 and over. Under 2s are allowed at parents' discretion, but the theatre does not recommend it for that age.
- Dates:
- Saturday 12 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Performance times vary; check the booking calendar.
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Mother Goose at Theatre Royal Portsmouth
Theatre Royal Portsmouth, Portsmouth · 13 December to 31 December 2026
Theatre Royal Portsmouth stages its first in-house pantomime this Christmas, with a cast of local performers and drag artist Cherry Liquor in the title role. It is a traditional family panto with songs, booing and plenty of audience participation.
- Price:
- From £10
- Dates:
- Sunday 13 to Thursday 31 December 2026, mostly at 12.30pm, 4.30pm or 6pm, with a 10am and 2pm show on 19 December and 1pm shows on 24 and 31 December.
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Peter Pan: A BIG Musical Adventure at Mayflower Studios
Mayflower Studios, Southampton · 20 December to 31 December 2026
A new festive musical version of Peter Pan performed by more than 50 young amateur performers in Mayflower Studios. It mixes pop songs with original music as Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell take on Captain Hook.
- Price:
- From £19.50
- Ages:
- Recommended for ages 3 and over. Under 2s are not allowed.
- Dates:
- Sunday 20 to Thursday 31 December 2026 in Studio 1. Check the booking calendar for performance times.
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Questions people ask
Are relaxed or signed performances available?
Many theatres schedule relaxed, captioned or signed performances. Check the theatre's own page for the specific dates.