PAST PANTOMIMES IN KENT 

Welcome to the See Kent Pantomime archive of shows from 2025/6

Here, you can look back at past shows and the venues.

Looking for this year’s shows? Visit our latest Pantomimes in Kent 2026 Guide for current dates, tickets, and confirmed announcements.

Also, just for the grown-ups, see shows where you will expect filthy jokes, outrageous costumes, and more double (and single!) entendres than you can shake a fairy godmother’s wand at. See our Adult Pantomimes in Kent Guide for the saucy shows!

By Wendy Copping

 Last updated 17th January 2026

Don’t miss the final magic of the season! These shows are just starting or running right now across Kent.
Previous pantomimes that were on stage in 2026/6

This list is sorted by the Opening Date for a chronological overview.

🎭 Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs at The Marlowe, in Canterbury, East Kent – 28th Nov 28th 2025 to 11th Jan 2026
🎭 Dick Whittington & His Cat at Hazlitt Theatre, in Maidstone, North Kent ( 29th Nov to 31st Dec 2025
🎭 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Minster Playhouse, in Ramsgate, Thanet, East Kent – 3rd to 6th Dec 2025
🎭 Cinderella at The Woodville, in Gravesend, North Kent – 5th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
🎭 Sleeping Beauty at Malthouse Theatre, in Canterbury, East Kent – 10th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
🎭 Sleeping Beauty at Central Theatre, in Chatham, Medway, North Kent – 11th Dec 2025 to 4th Jan 2026
🎭 Nativity! The Musical at Trinity Theatre, in Tunbridge Wells, West Kent – 12th to 27th Dec 2025
🎭 Aladdin at Stag Sevenoaks, in Sevenoaks, West Kent – 12th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
🎭 Jack & The Beanstalk at EM Forster Theatre, in Tonbridge, West Kent – 12th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
🎭 Jack and the Beanstalk at The Tower Theatre in Folkestone, South Kent – 12th to 28th Dec 2025
🎭 Peter Pan at Leas Cliff Hall, in Folkestone, South Kent – 12th to 31st Dec 2025
🎭 The Last N.O.E.L in Tonbridge at Penshurst Place, in Tonbridge, West Kent – 13th to 23rd Dec 2025
🎭 Sleeping Beauty  in Tunbridge Wells at Assembly Hall Theatre, in Tunbridge Wells, West Kent – 13th to 31st Dec 2025
🎭 Aladdin at Granville Theatre, in Ramsgate, Thanet, East Kent – 13th to 24th Dec 2025
🎭 Jack and the Beanstalk at Sinden Theatre, in Tenterden, East Kent – 13th to 31st Dec 2025
🎭 Dick Whittington in Broadstairs at Sarah Thorne Theatre, in Broadstairs, Thanet, East Kent – 13th to 31st Dec 2025
🎭 Aladdin at The Friars, in Maidstone, North Kent – 13th Dec 2025
🎭 Aladdin at Orchard West Theatre, in Dartford, North Kent – 13th Dec 2023 to Jan 4, 2026
🎭 Cinderella at Maison Dieu, in Dover, South Kent – 16th to 28th Dec 2025
🎭 Robin Hood at Taylor Hall, Thanet, in Ramsgate, East Kent – 17th to 20th Dec 2025
🎭  Dick Whittington at The Centre, in Birchington, Thanet, East Kent – 17th to 20th Dec 2025
🎭 Robin Hood at The Astor, in Deal, South Kent – 19th to 30th Dec 2025
🎭 Sleeping Beauty at The Rylance Theatre, in Ashford, East Kent – 19th Dec 2025 to 3rd Jan 2026
🎭 Dick Whittington at The Alex, in Faversham, East Kent – 21st Dec 2025
🎭 Cinderella at Queen’s Hall Theatre, in Tunbridge Wells, West Kent – 27th to 30th Dec 2025)
🎭 Sleeping Beauty at Sheppey Little Theatre, on Isle of Sheppey, North Kent – 9th Jan 2026

🔞 Past Adult Pantomimes in Kent

🔞 Aladdin at Stag Sevenoaks in Sevenoaks, West Kent – 19th & 28th Dec 2025 & 2nd Jan 2026
🔞 Sinderella at Sarah Thorne Theatre, in Broadstairs, Thanet, East Kent – 10th Jan 2026

To help you find full details of your preferred show, including prices, cast information, and direct booking links, we have broken down our comprehensive guide into clear geographical sections below: West, East, North, and South Kent. Simply click your local region below to jump straight to the listings and book your tickets!

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Panto History

KENT PANTOMIMES 2025/2026 SEASON

Top Christmas Pantomime shows in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks

WEST KENT PANTOS

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Nativity! The Musical

Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
A lacklustre response to putting on a school’s nativity is soon bolstered when a rumour spreads that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film 🎥. Nativity! The Musical at Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells is based on the movie of the same name. See the children, parents, and whole town thrown into a whirlwind of glitter, giggles, and festive frenzy in this West Kent panto. ✨.

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Aladdin

Stag Sevenoaks
As Silly Billy and Dame Elaine Staige take a flying magical carpet ride to Chinatown, be prepared, lots of jokes from last year’s panto – Silly Billy has limited new material. Expect audience participation, especially for latecomers! There is plenty of banter and questionable singing in this family festive fun show.

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Jack & The Beanstalk

EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge
Join Jack as he exchanges his cherished cow for magical beans, sparking an extraordinary adventure in this thrilling, festive family show. Climb the suspense as he ascends the colossal beanstalk to face the formidable giant, to win back his cow ‘pat’. In addition, see if he can also win back his sweetheart.

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The Last N.O.E.L

Penshurst Place, Tonbridge
In this mini panto, Father Christmas needs help as the naughty old elves are creating havoc. The Naughty Old Evels Limited (N.O.E.L) are using their hypnotic powers to take over the toy-making to ruin Christmas. Mother Christmas is under their control, and Neville the Elf is convinced that Rapping rather than Wrapping is the best career move for him! Can you help Father Christmas save the festive season?

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Sleeping Beauty

Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Stars of stage and screen, Lee Mead and Mina Anwar play Prince Vince and Fairy Lights respectively in this panto classic. Nurse Nancy is making plans for the christening of the baby Princess Rose in Coalvill Castle 🍼. However, when Carabosse finds out she is not invited, she sets out to put a spindle in the works! Can Prince Vince save the day and awaken the sleeping beauty? “With daring duels, doting dragons, lavish sets and costumes, and of course bucket loads of laughs…if you snooze you lose so book now.” 🍎

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Cinderella

Queen’s Hall Theatre, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells

Classic pantomimes in Kent for 2025 include this production of a family festive favourite, and find out if Cinders makes it to the ball 💃.

ADULT PANTO IN WEST KENT

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Aladdin

Stag Sevenoaks
Join Silly Billy and Dame Elaine Staige on a magical carpet ride to Chinatown with Aladdin at Stag Sevenoaks. Expect audience participation, especially for latecomers! There is plenty of banter, questionable singing, and be prepared, lots of jokes from last year’s panto – Silly Billy has limited new material! Another festive adult-only fun show in the Garden of England.

Top Christmas Pantomime shows in Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Ramsgate and Tenterden

EAST KENT PANTOS

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Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

The Marlowe, Canterbury
Enjoy the memorable thrills, costumes, lavish sets, great music and plenty of panto-themed jokes. The cast includes Sarah Hadland (Miranda, Strictly Come Dancing, original cast of Horrible Histories), Phil Gallagher (Mister Maker), and Marlowe legend Ben Roddy.

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 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Minster Playhouse, Ramsgate
Four siblings discover a magical world called Narnia through a wardrobe. Together with noble lion, Aslan, they embark on a mission to defeat the evil White Witch who has plunged Narnia into an eternal winter. Through their bravery and sacrifice, can they restore peace and become Kings and Queens, fulfilling an ancient prophecy in an enchanted land?

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Sleeping Beauty

Malthouse Theatre, Canterbury

With a West End cast, dazzling sets and costumes, and lots of laughs – oh yes,  there are in this magical show of the panto classic.
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Aladdin

Granville Theatre, Ramsgate
Join the flying festive fun as Aladdin battles the devious Abanazar, and soars high on his enchanted carpet in a quest to win Princess Jasmine’s heart with a little help from a mysterious lamp!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Sinden Theatre, Tenterden
Enjoy plenty of festive family fun and join Jack, his beloved cow, and a hilarious cast of characters as they embark on a giant adventure full of laughs, adventure, and surprise

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Dick Whittington

Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs
Pantomimes in Kent 2025 includes the theatre’s 14th annual traditional panto and family-friendly festive show.

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Robin Hood

Taylor Hall, Ramsgate
Visit Sherwood Forest and meet him and his merry men for a fun-filled, laugh-packed adventure in another pantomime in Ket that is full of music, magic, and mischief! From MOS Productions.
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Dick Whittington

The Centre, Birchington
Enjoy this nautical panto as they cast head to the seas in this hilarious tale of rags to riches with A1 Productions

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Sleeping Beauty

The Rylance Theatre, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Ashford

Blue Phoenix Productions Ltd presents Ashford’s professional family pantomime and family favourite Sleeping Beauty with Ashford favourite panto star Rob Hancox as Carabosse and Holly Harvey as Princess Aurora. The cast also includes International entertainer Charley Byrne as Jingles Jester. Paul Ketley stars as Nanny Nora. Don’t miss this pantomime of your dreams!

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Dick Whittington

The Alex, Faversham
For one day only, see this classic Christmas show and cheer on brave hero Dick Whittington and hiss at the dastardly Captain Blood. With lots of comedy, adventure, sing-along songs, and audience participation!

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The Elves & The Shoemaker

The Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne
For a fast-paced panto full of silliness and laughter, don’t miss the Alternate Shadows production! In the idyllic town of Sleepyville, when a huge department store opens, it threatens to put the town’s small shops out of business. Can mysterious stranger Den Dragon and his friendly elf friends save the day?
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ADULT PANTO IN EAST KENT

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 Jack Off The Beanstalk

Sinden Theatre, Tenterden
See this risque version of the classic panto tale as Jack’s hard – on his luck! When rent boy Fleshlight calls and there’s no cash to spare, Jack’s brother Thick Twatt and his mother, Dame Twatt are left clutching their sagging udders with nothing left in their coin
purse! ​Will Jack use his chopper, rise to the occasion and beat off the giant, or will he cum up short? ​

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Sinderella

Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs
This is a p%*$ed up panto, with base and coarse language, stupidity, cheap laughs and plenty of innuendo, where the glass slipper is a shot glass! See Stratford Theatre Company’s very adult take on this festive tale 🧹.

Top Christmas Pantomime shows in Maidstone, Gravesend, Chatham, and Dartford

NORTH KENT PANTOS

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Dick Whittington

Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
Follow plucky hero, Dick, as he journeys to London in search of fame, fortune, and his destiny, with a little help from his trusty cat and a magical fairy. Will Dick find his fortune? Will the dastardly villain be thwarted? And can the panto hero really talk to his cat?

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Cinderella

The Woodville, Gravesend
Cinder’s dreams of escaping her chores and dancing the night away at the Royal Ball, but her wicked stepmother and two diva-licious stepsisters stand in her way. Will she make it to the ball and get her fairy tale ending?

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Sleeping Beauty

Central Theatre, Chatham
Can the kind-hearted Fairy Fortywinks help stop the wicked Carabosse from getting her revenge? Join Chester the Jester, who is looking for someone to laugh at his jokes, and Dame Nellie Night Nurse, who is on the hunt for love (probably from the two front rows!). The cast includes Lee Latchford-Evans from STEPS plays swash-buckling Prince Valiant, and is joined by CITV and CBBC star Naomi Wilkinson, as Fairy Fortywinks, and EastEnders and Hollyoaks star Carli Norris, as the wicked Carabosse.

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Aladdin

The Friars, Aylesford, Maidstone
A magical lamp and a genie who can grant his wildest wishes change Aladdin’s life. He embarks on a fight with a wicked sorcerer to win the heart of Princess Jasmine in this panto adventure story. Will he get his happily ever after?
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Aladdin

Orchard West Theatre, Dartford
On this carpet ride of festive fun, will Aladdin be able to ward off the wicked sorcerer to gain control of the magic lamp and win the heart of Jasmine? Enjoy all the panto faves of a dastardly villain, a hapless comic, a hilarious panto dame, and bags of slapstick fun.
The cast includes Linda Robson (Birds of a Feather icon and Loose Women), comedian Rikki Jay, panto regular Jason-Marc-Williams, West End star Cleve September and Mandy Muden (Britain’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent).

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Sleeping Beauty

Sheppey Little Theatre
Touring Pantos present their family-friendly production of this Pantomime fave.

Adult Pantos in North Kent

Top Christmas Pantomime shows in Deal, Dover and Folkestone

SOUTH KENT PANTOS

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Jack and the Beanstalk

The Tower Theatre, Folkestone
See the Folkestone-Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society’s production of this classic panto story, as Jack’s giant adventures as he swaps his big cow for magic beans. Enjoy music, mayhem, laughter, and terrible jokes at this festive show as he climbs the beanstalk to confront the evil giant!

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Jack and the Beanstalk

The Tower Theatre, Folkestone
See the Folkestone-Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society’s production of this classic panto story, as Jack’s giant adventures as he swaps his big cow for magic beans. Enjoy music, mayhem, laughter, and terrible jokes at this festive show as he climbs the beanstalk to confront the evil giant!

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Peter Pan

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Join Peter and Wendy on their magical high-flying adventures in Neverland, with pirates, mermaids, lost children, and the wicked Captain Hook, pursued by his ticking crocodile. Enjoy great panto favourites and audience participation in this classic family-festive show for Christmas.

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Robin Hood

The Astor, Deal
Join Robin and his band of merry men as they outwit the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. Expect thrills, dazzling costumes, plenty of audience participation, and a sprinkle of magic in this pantomime in Kent for 2025.
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Cinderella

Maison Dieu in Dover
Bucks Fizz legend Mike Nolan, John Pritchard and Natalie Hubbard star in this classic panto. Great British Pantos present Cinderella at this new Kent venue.

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Pantomimes in Kent 2025/6

See Kent, Know Kent this Christmas!

All pantomimes in Kent listed here are subject to Christmas holiday closures.

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PANTOMIME HISTORY

History of Pantomime

Italian Past
Pantomime has its roots in ‘Commedia dell’Arte’, a 16th-century Italian entertainment which used dance, music, tumbling, and acrobatics and featured a cast of mischievous stock characters. In addition, the genre featured stock characters, such as Harlequin and Pantaloon, engaging in humorous and often improvised performances that relied heavily on physical comedy and audience interaction.

Rich’s Harlequinades
In the early 18th Century, pantomime began to take shape in England. Early pantomimes were based on classical stories, set to music but without speech. Harlequin was the star of 18th-Century pantomime, and in 1732, John Rich, the most notable early Harlequin who danced but never spoke, built Covent Garden Theatre with the profits of his magical pantomimes. In addition, he developed Harlequinades, which mimed with music and lots of slapstick, and dominated pantomime for around 100 years. 

Time To Talk
Another key point is that until 1843, theatre licensing had restricted the use of the spoken word in performances. The Theatres Act lifted the restriction, allowing any theatre without a royal patent to produce a play with purely spoken dialogue. Consequently, witty puns, wordplay and audience participation were added to the repertoire of mime, daring chase scenes and spectacular transformations. Markedly favourite fairy-tale characters, magical animals, principal boys and pantomime dames became part of the mix.

Why is Panto Dame a Man?
The Victorian era marked a significant evolution in pantomime, transforming it into a family-oriented spectacle, performed at Christmas. They started to feature fairy tales and nursery rhymes, adding narrative structure that audiences could easily follow. In addition, key elements, such as the pantomime dame (a comedic, cross-dressing character played by a man) and the principal boy (a young male hero typically played by a woman), became standardised during this period. Another key point is that opening on Boxing Day started these extravagant productions at the largest London theatres.

Panto Today
 Today, pantomimes are a staple of British culture, markedly characterised by their interaction with the audience, slapstick comedy, ineundo, and a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. Additionally, they often feature celebrity performers for that extra added attraction, though many theatre shows use regular actors who are firm favourites with the audience.

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