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Cinderella at the Epstein Theatre<\/p>\nPantomimes are the perfect family day out during the festive season<\/p>\n
08:34, 12 Oct 2025Updated 14:01, 12 Oct 2025<\/p>\n
Cinderella at the Epstein Theatre<\/p>\n
Many exciting Christmas pantomimes and theatre shows are coming to Liverpool and surrounding towns for this festive season, perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Popular and well-loved shows are returning while some new shows are also being played for the first time. We’re sure they will make a perfect family night out, suitable for everybody from little ones to nans and grandads.<\/p>\n
This year we have fairy-tale classics like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Jack & the Beanstalk and much more being reinvented for modern audiences.<\/p>\n
We also have musicals like Matilda, based on Roald Dhal’s children’s story, which have received praise worldwide with millions of viewers coming to see the show. The shows have star-studded casts with familiar faces from local TV, radio and theatre including former Radio City DJ Leanne Campbell<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sleeping Beauty<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>6 December – 4 January 2026<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton<\/a><\/p>\n This year\u2019s Sleeping Beauty<\/a> at New Brighton’s Floral Pavilion promises \u2018to be the most spellbinding pantomime ever to hit the Floral Pavilion stage\u2019. The show will have a bright set up with musical hits and exciting special effects. TV star Kelle Bryan will be the magical Fairy Snowfall. The Wirral\u2019s favourite, Sean Jones, will also be returning. And Princess Rose will be played by award winning actress Cleo Demetriou.<\/p>\n Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs<\/p>\n Date<\/strong>: 12-28 December<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>M&S Bank Arena Liverpool<\/p>\n The popular pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs<\/a> is back again! The show will feature live music from a band, dance routines and magical special effects. Described as \u2018an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike,\u2019 it also has a star-studded cast. Coronation Street\u2019s Helen Flanagan<\/a> will be playing The Wicked Queen, X Factor singer Sean Smith will play The Prince and singer Ellis Lloyd will be Snow White.<\/p>\n Matilda The Musical<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>December 2 – January 4,<\/p>\n Location:<\/strong> Liverpool Empire<\/a><\/p>\n With over 12m people seeing this show worldwide, this popular musical has won over 100 global awards. Rolling Stone described it as \u2018unique and unforgettable\u2019. Matilda<\/a> is about a brave school-girl with magical powers. The highly anticipated show has music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and is directed by Matthew Warchus.<\/p>\n Rock n roll Panto 2025 Jack and the Beanstalk<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>15 November – 17 January<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Liverpool Everyman<\/a><\/p>\n Described as a \u2018part fairy tale, part concert, and 100% fun\u2019 Jack and the Beanstalk<\/a> is going to be a colourful spectacle performed by talented actors and musicians. The cast has actors like Malek Alkoni as Jack, Amy Bastani as Jill and Theo Diedrink as Roginald.<\/p>\n Christmas Panto: Beauty & the beast<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>5 – 31 December<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>The Atkinson<\/a>, <\/strong>Southport<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018Dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, live music\u2019, KD productions is returning with another festive show this December at The Atkinson in Southport. It\u2019s going to be full of music and dancing with the fairy tale story of Beauty and the Beast<\/a> coming to life. It\u2019s created by the makers of the successful shows behind \u2018Sleeping Beauty\u2019 (2024) and \u2018Jack & the Beanstalk\u2019 (2023).<\/p>\n Dick Whittington Date: <\/strong>28 November – 11 January<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>St Helens<\/a> Theatre<\/p>\n St Helens Theatre royal are introducing their first production of Dick Whittington<\/a> this festive season! The pantomime will bring a fresh twist of this classic story. Emmerdale\u2019s Matthew Wolfenden will play Dick Whittington, along with St Helens favourite Lewis Devine as Idle Jack.<\/p>\n Cinderella<\/p>\n Date: <\/strong>5 December to 4 January<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Epstein Theatre, Liverpool<\/p>\n The well-loved Cinderella pantomime<\/a> is back at the Epstein Theatre. Liverpool\u2019s own Leanne Campbell will be starring as The Fairy Godmother and Katie McGlynn from Hollyoaks will be Cinderella. The festive show is described as having \u2018dazzling costumes, belly laughs, magical moments, and that unmissable panto sparkle\u2019<\/p>\n Peter Pan<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> December 6 – December 31<\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>Gladstone Theatre, Wirral<\/a><\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_LECGS1010PANTOjpeg.jpg\")
The cast of Dick Whittington at the St Helens Theatre Royal including Emmerdale\u2019s Matthew Wolfenden as Dick Whittington, alongside St Helens favourites Lewis Devine as Idle Jack and Timothy Lucas as the villainous King Rat<\/p>\n![\"Publicity](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_LECGS091025CINDERELLA_02.jpg\")
Katie McGlynn as Cinderella and Leanne Campbell as the Fairy godmother in Cinderella at the Epstein Theatre<\/p>\n