Families can look forward to classic fairy tales including Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, with TV personalities, West End performers and panto favourites among the confirmed cast members.
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Here is what has been announced so far
Sleeping Beauty
Where: Churchill Theatre, Bromley
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
The Churchill Theatre’s 2026 Christmas pantomime will be Sleeping Beauty, with TV presenter and magician Stephen Mulhernset to lead the cast.
BBC Radio 2 presenter and television personality Vernon Kay has been announced in a starring role.
Produced by Trafalgar Theatre Productions and Churchill Theatre, the show promises all the traditional ingredients of a family pantomime, including comedy, audience participation, live music, colourful costumes and spectacular special effects.
Cinderella
Where: Broadway Theatre, Catford
When: Wednesday, December 9 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
The Broadway Theatre’s 2026 festive production will be Cinderella, presented by Enchanted Entertainment.
The pantomime follows Cinderella’s journey from life with her wicked Ugly Sisters to a magical night at the Prince’s ball, helped by her Fairy Godmother and loyal friend Buttons.
The production promises lavish costumes, special effects, audience participation and plenty of comedy.
Several cast members have already been announced, including former Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah as the Fairy Godmother, Connor Byrne as Dandini and musical theatre performer Hollie Swain in the title role.
Returning Broadway pantomime favourite Wayne Rollins will play Buttons, while Jay Worthy and Mark Dugdale will appear as the Ugly Sisters.
The show will run for 39 performances throughout the festive season.
Cinderella
Where: Orchard Theatre, Dartford
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
Dartford’s Orchard Theatre will celebrate its reopening with a production of Cinderella.
The traditional tale follows Cinderella as she escapes her difficult life with help from her fairy godmother, attends the prince’s ball and leaves behind the famous glass slipper at midnight.
Joining him will be Keith Jack as prince charming, Abbie Budden as Cinderella and Ben Goffe as Buttons.
The cast also includes Gareth Mitchell and Garnon Davies as Cinderella’s stepsisters, Vanessa Dumatey as the fairy godmother and Craig Gallivan as Dandini.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Where: Greenwich Theatre, Greenwich
When: Friday, November 27, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027
Greenwich Theatre has confirmed that its 2026/27 Christmas pantomime will be Jack and the Beanstalk.
The family favourite follows Jack and his mother, Dame Dotty Trott, who are forced to sell their beloved cow, Pat, after falling on hard times.
With the help of magic and an unconventional fairy, Jack climbs a giant beanstalk to Cloudland in search of fortune, only to come face-to-face with a giant.
The production is written by and stars Anthony Spargo, with James Haddrell directing and Steve Markwick serving as musical director.
