Raring2go! WHATS ON 6 raring2go.co.uk 7 Raring2go! WHATS ON Gala Durham, Durham Rapunzel – Thur 19 Nov – Thur 31 Dec In the dark, tangled forest of Hamsterley stands a mysterious tower, locals swear they can hear beautiful singing drifting through the trees, a voice so pure it stops even the bravest woodcutter in their tracks. What the villagers don’t know is that the tower hides a single, sorrowful resident: the kind-hearted Rapunzel, whose only regular company is a plucky little red squirrel. But the good folk of Hamsterley whisper of other things too. They dare not speak the name of Mistress Gothel, the enchantress who haunts the forest paths. With the help of her new friends, can Rapunzel travel to the distant city of Durham and discover her true identity and solve the mystery of the floating lanterns? The Elves and the Shoemaker – Tue 8 Dec – Wed 24 Dec Step into our sole-ful festive production that’s the perfect fit for families! Suzie Shoes runs a shoe shop, but she has a problem…she’s just not very good at making shoes. In need of help as Christmas fast-approaches, Suzie finds that someone is making beautiful shoes as she sleeps. Who are her mysterious night-time cobblers? Recommended for ages 3 to 7, join us for our magical twist on the beloved fairytale packed full of music, puppetry, storytelling and audience interaction. galadurham.co.uk Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm 10 – 30 Dec – Pinocchio Join Pinocchio on his incredible journey from Geppetto’s workshop to the bright lights of the Big Top, meeting colourful characters, mischievous villains and a few surprise performers along the way. Expect gravity-defying acrobatics, show-stopping songs, hilarious slapstick, stunning costumes and all the larger-than-life magic you’d expect from a Tom Rolfe Productions extravaganza. 12 - 13 Dec The Nice List As Christmas Eve approaches, excitement fills Santa’s workshop… until disaster strikes—the all-important Nice List has gone missing! Join Santa, Mrs Claus, and their mischievous elf Jingles on a magical, laugh-out-loud journey to save Christmas before it’s too late! thepaaonline.org Forum Theatre, Billingham Sleeping Beauty – The Pantomime of your Dreams - Wed 2 Dec 2026 - Sun 3 Jan, 2027 Sleeping Beauty is set to be a truly magical pantomime experience, packed with laughter, spectacle and festive fun for the whole family. RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michael Marouli brings glamour, attitude and delicious wickedness to the role of the evil enchantress Carabosse, while Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Max Fox swaps the talent show stage for pantomime heroics as Prince Max of Middlesbrough. Making her return to the Forum Theatre, Breeders and The Return of Tracey Beaker star Jessie Williams will be wowing audiences as the enchanting Fairy Sparkle, joined by Shameless and Coronation Street star Warren Donnelly as the ever reliable King, bringing warmth, humour and heart to the royal court. Audiences will also be delighted to see Forum Theatre’s much loved pantomime duo Liam Mellor and Rob Squire back where they belong, delivering their trademark comedy, chaos and audience interaction. Returning by popular demand following last year’s hit pantomime, Charlotte Flower takes on the role of the cursed Princess Aurora. With stunning sets, fabulous costumes and jaw dropping special effects, add in a cursed princess, an evil enchantress, a race against time and the magical power of true love’s kiss – and you’ve got a pantomime bursting with fun, fantasy and festive cheer from start to finish! forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk For more events checkout the ‘What’s On’ and Places2go sections of the Raring2go! website raring2go.co.uk What's on at the Theatre Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool 10 Dec - 28 Dec - Peter Pan and the Lost Boys Get ready to join Peter and the lost boys as they fight to defend Neverland against the dastardly Captain Hook! So get ready to hiss, boo and sing along! As Peter Pan takes flight, what could possibly go wrong? culturehartlepool.com Gala Durham 23 Nov - 6 Jan - Cinderella A new take on the oldest fairy tale of all time, full of magic and excitement, strange characters and talking animals. New twists and magical turns in this retelling of one of the greatest stories ever told! 5 Dec - 24 Dec - Tinsel Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. galadurham.co.uk Empire Consett 1 Dec - 31 Dec - Jack and the Beanstalk Join Jack, Dame Tilly Trot, Lord Mayor Tommy Tomato, Big Mac the Cow, Cowella Daville and a whole host of other characters on an adventure packed full of fun, hit songs, dazzling costumes, audience participation and more, in our GIANT panto that’s Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! empireconsett.co.uk Bishop Auckland Town Hall 8 - 10 Dec - Aladdin Join a whole host of hilarious and colourful characters on an enchanted journey of magic and mysticism as the greatest panto of them all flies into Bishop Auckland this Christmas… Aladdin! 30 Nov - 3 Dec - Tinsel Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk Darlington Hippodrome 8-31 Dec Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest pantomime of them all! darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk The Hullabaloo, Darlington 18 Nov - Little Murmur Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is a dance theatre show about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trial and tribulations of seeing things differently. 6 - 24 Dec - Snow Mouse An enchanting winter's tale for the very young. Come and join two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music! theatrehullabaloo.org.uk WIN TICKETS Lots of tickets to be won! Enter on the Raring2go! website, look out for the win tickets symbol WIN TICKETS What's on at the Theatre Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool 10 Dec - 28 Dec - Peter Pan and the Lost Boys Get ready to join Peter and the lost boys as they fight to defend Neverland against the dastardly Captain Hook! So get ready to hiss, boo and sing along! As Peter Pan takes flight, what could possibly go wrong? culturehartlepool.com Gala Durham 23 Nov - 6 Jan - Cinderella A new take on the oldest fairy tale of all time, full of magic and excitement, strange characters and talking animals. New twists and magical turns in this retelling of one of the greatest stories ever told! 5 Dec - 24 Dec - Tinsel Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. galadurham.co.uk Empire Consett 1 Dec - 31 Dec - Jack and the Beanstalk Join Jack, Dame Tilly Trot, Lord Mayor Tommy Tomato, Big Mac the Cow, Cowella Daville and a whole host of other characters on an adventure packed full of fun, hit songs, dazzling costumes, audience participation and more, in our GIANT panto that’s Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! empireconsett.co.uk Bishop Auckland Town Hall 8 - 10 Dec - Aladdin Join a whole host of hilarious and colourful characters on an enchanted journey of magic and mysticism as the greatest panto of them all flies into Bishop Auckland this Christmas… Darlington Hippodrome 8-31 Dec Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest pantomime of them all! darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk The Hullabaloo, Darlington 18 Nov - Little Murmur Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is a dance theatre show about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trial and tribulations of seeing things differently. 6 - 24 Dec - Snow Mouse An enchanting winter's tale for the very young. Come and join two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music! theatrehullabaloo.org.uk WIN TICKETS Lots of tickets to be won! Enter on the Raring2go! website, look out for the win tickets symbol WIN TICKETS Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm Book today: www.thepaaonline.org 01642 792587 The Nice List Saturday 12th December , 9.30am and Sunday 13th December, 10am Pinocchio - A Brand New Pantomime Adventure Thursday 10th December - Wednesday 30th December A Gala Durham Production 03000 266 600 galadurham.co.uk Get ready for a hair-raising adventure! Thursday 19 November to Thursday 31 December 2026 Tickets from £10 Families can save a tower-iffic 15% off four tickets* on select performances! * Performances listed at galadurham.co.uk/rapunzel. Minimum one under 16. Excludes Band C prices.
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