From Aladdin to Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Dick Whittington – there’s still time to catch a pantomime in Suffolk this festive season
Christmas Day may have been and gone, but pantomime season is still in full swing, with shows running across Suffolk.
However, you will have to be quick if you want to join in with the festive fun on stage at theatres across the region, as some pantos finish their runs in the coming days.
Read on for nine pantos still showing in Suffolk.
Bury St Edmunds: Snow White, Theatre Royal, performances until January 14
Snow White has inherited the throne of Buryland but her wicked step mother Lady Lucretia insists on serving as queen until Snow White turns 21.
What will happen after Snow White’s 21st birthday?
Ipswich, Dick Whittington and his Cat, New Wolsey Theatre, until January 20
Join Dick Whittington on his journey to London to seek fame and fortune in the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll pantomime – but can he outwit King Rat, free the city from revolting rodents and win the hand of the one he loves?
Felixstowe, Aladdin, Spa Pavilion, until January 1
Jump on the magic carpet and enjoy a ride of a pantomime, following Aladdin as he pursues his dream of marrying Princess Jasmine, while the wicked Abanazar tricks Aladdin into helping him find a magic lamp hidden in a cavern.
What adventures will the lamp take him on?
Beccles, Jack and the Beanstalk, Beccles Public Hall and Theatre, until January 2
Fe, fi, fo, fum – join Jack on the adventure of a lifetime as he fights to outwit the evil giant, win riches and the hand of the girl he loves.
Woodbridge, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Riverside, February 16-24
Join this classic tale in Pantoland and find out if hero Jack and Good Fairy Mavis can save the day.
Leiston, Aladdin, Leiston Film Theatre, January 12-14
An adventure with all the magical ingredients – including the fantastic Genie – sure to entertain the whole family.
Ipswich, Sleeping Beauty, Ipswich Regent, until December 31
Vicki Michelle, Twist and Pulse and Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean headline this year’s Regent pantomime – but the question is: Will true love’s kiss break the spell?
Bungay, Cinderella, Fisher Theatre, until December 31
You shall go to the ball in Bungay this festive season, as the magic of the fairytale Cinderella unfolds on stage.
Lowestoft, Aladdin, Marina Theatre, until January 1
Join Aladdin as he soars through the skies on a quest for fortune and love – with ballroom star Robin Windsor granting wishes and adding a little cha cha cha as the Genie.
