Best Christmas pantomimes, London 2017

By Hailey Wendling on 19/10/2017

It's the most wonderful time of the year: check out our round up of the best Christmas pantomimes coming to London in 2017

Cinderella, Hackney Empire

Cinderella at the Hackney Empire is set to kickstart London's pantomime season. This magical panto is set to dazzle with all the staples of the genre, from cross-dressing to audience participation.

WHEN

18 Nov 2017 – 31 Dec 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE

Hackney Empire
291 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ

Jack and the Beanstalk, Lyric Hammersmith

Jack and the Beanstalk will receive a full English pantomime makeover this Christmas season at the Lyric Hammersmith. Costumes, outrageous comedy and a talking cow swapped for magic beans are all set to feature in this fairytale remake.

WHEN

18 Nov 2017 – 06 Jan 2018, Times vary

WHERE

Lyric Hammersmith
Lyric Square, King St, W6 0QL

King Tut, King's Head Theatre

Albeit shrouded in mystery, King Tut: A Pyramid Panto is still set to stun at the King's Head Theatre. Although there are few details about the show, it's guaranteed to be another preposterous performance from panto professionals Charles Court Opera.

WHEN

24 Nov 2017 – 06 Jan 2018, Times vary between performances, check online

WHERE

The King's Head Theatre
115 Upper St, N1 1QN

Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves, Theatre503

Theatre503 will once more host comedy trio Sleeping Trees for a performance of Scrooge and the Seven Dwarves. This playful pantomime is a mash-up of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol with the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

WHEN

06 Dec 2017 – 06 Jan 2018, Times vary between performances, check online

WHERE

Theatre 503
The Latchmere, 503 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 3BW

Julian Clary and Nigel Havers in last year's Palladium panto, 'Cinderella'

Dick Whittington, London Palladium

Don't miss the adventures of Dick Whittington and his cat on the London Palladium stage. The celebrity-packed panto will see Half a Sixpence star, Charlie Stemp, in the titular role backed by musical theatre legend Elaine Page.

WHEN

09 Dec 2017 – 14 Jan 2018, Performance times vary, check official site for details

WHERE

London Palladium
Argyll Street, London, W1F 7TF

Peter Pan, SSE Arena

J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan takes to the SSE Arena this Christmas season. The classic story will receive an extreme makeover, with over 100 performers, an animatronic crocodile, and life-sized, fully-functioning pirate ship.

WHEN

29 Dec 2017 – 30 Dec 2017, Times vary between performances, check online

WHERE

SSE Arena, Wembley
Arena Square, Engineers Way, London, HA90AA