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Explore our pantomime reviews from Manchester, the North West and beyond. From traditional Christmas pantomimes and hilarious comedy to spectacular musical numbers, colourful costumes and plenty of audience participation, discover our thoughts on these much-loved theatrical traditions.

Browse our pantomime reviews below to find out what we thought of each production.

REVIEW - ROBIN HOOD: THE MAGICAL PANTO ADVENTURE | MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE | 10/12/2025

ROBIN HOOD PANTO AT MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE – FESTIVE FUN WITH A FEW MISSED TARGETS For many Manchester families, Christmas simply doesn’t begin until the annual pantomime at the Manchester Opera House. This year’s Robin Hood panto at Manchester Opera House, produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, brings the festive favourite back to the stage, once again reuniting much-loved duo Jason Manford and Ben Nickless. With a long-standing reputation for high production values, big laughs,

REVIEW - SNOW WHITE PANTO - SHEFFIELD LYCEUM - 12/12/2024

It’s that magical time of year again, and the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre has truly outdone itself with its latest pantomime, Snow White ....

REVIEW - THE ROCK 'N' ROLL PANTO RAPUNZEL | LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN | 21/11/2024

The Liverpool Everyman Theatre has long been known for its innovative and uproarious Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantos, and this year’s offering,...

REVIEW - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PANTO | SHEFFIELD LYCEUM THEATRE | 12/12/2023

Beauty and the Beast is this year's panto at the Sheffield Lyceum, I was really excited to see it as I had never seen Beauty and the...

REVIEW - THE ROCK 'N' ROLL PANTO CINDERELLA | LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN | 22/11/2023

This year's Rock 'N' Roll Panto at Liverpool's Everyman is Cinderella which has been written by Liverpool writer Luke Barnes and directed...

REVIEW - MOTHER GOOSE | THE LOWRY | 08/04/2023

"Mother Goose" is a delightful revival of a classic pantomime that blends nostalgia with modern humour. Sir Ian McKellen, at nearly 84,...