The Berkshire Big Panto Guide 2023

Christmas is a great time to go to the theatre to see a panto or a family Christmas show.  Here’s a fab guide to all the 2023 pantomimes in Berkshire from Newbury and Reading to Maidenhead and Basingstoke,  as well as the best ‘non panto’ family Christmas theatre shows.  If you live close to county borders, find all the pantomimes in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey too.

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2023 Pantomimes & Family Christmas Theatre Shows in Berkshire

Scroll on down and you’ll find what pantos and children’s theatre shows are taking to the stage this year in Berkshire.  Click on any of the links for more information.

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Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a very far away place. It’s an icy world where nothing ever grows. One midwinter eve, they make a wish and Miki embarks on a magical adventure in search of a star…

Norden Farm in Maidenhead always have the most wonderful show at Christmas which I’ve always enjoy taking my son to.  We loved One Snowy Day last year  and looking forward to Miki.  It will feature amazing underwater creatures, enchanting music and extraordinary puppetry.

2023 Christmas Family Theatre Show in Berkshire

Pantomimes can be a little overwhelming for young kids or not your cup of tea.  A family outing to the theatre over the Christmas holidays is a lovely treat, often experiences make the best presents.  Here’s a lineup of some great children’s theatre 2023 around Berkshire this December.

MIKI at Norden Farm (Maidenhead) 

Suitable for ages 3+, the Christmas theatre show at Norden Farm is always a wonderfully snuggly, fun and heart-warming story, with songs to sing along to and furry friends to meet.  This year’s show is an inspiring story about friendship, courage and adventure.

It’s a Wonderful Life at Reading Rep (Reading) 

Based on the critically acclaimed 1946 Frank Capra movie of the same name this reimagining is brought to life by four actors playing all the residents of Bedford Falls.

The Wizard of Oz at Watermill Theatre (Newbury)

With bravery, brains, and heart, will Dot and her friends find Toto and make it back in time for Christmas with Auntie Em? Click your heels three times and book to find out!

2023 Berkshire Pantos

He’s behind you, oh no he isn’t, oh yes he is.   A great pantomime is full of larger than life characters, lots of laughs, a villian that everyone hates, a comical dame and young love.  A very British tradition a Christmas, here’s the definitive list of pantomimes in Berkshire for 2022.

Peter Pan at The Anvil (Basingstoke)

Join Peter, Smee, Tinker Bell, and Ethyl Mermaid on a brand-new swashbuckling adventure full of fun, laughter… and crocodiles!

Jack and the Beanstalk is on at Kenton Theatre (Henley-on-Thames)

Packed with comedy, music, audience participation, and all the trademark ingredients audiences have come to love and expect from an Immersion show, this hilarious and action-packed adventure promises to be our most joyous and festive experience yet, oh yes it does!

Aladdin is this year’s panto at Windsor Theatre Royal (Windsor)

The genie is out of the bottle… as the Theatre Royal Windsor announce our 2023/24 pantomime: the magical tale of Aladdin!

Sleeping Beauty at South Hill Park Arts Centre (Ringmead, near Bracknell) – 

A tale filled with laughter, silly songs, colourful characters, slapstick comedy, and dangerous dragons – in this Great British pantomime favourite full of creative sparkle. This promises to be the pantomime of your dreams which is sure to keep you enchanted.



Beauty & The Beast Maidenhead Panto at Braywick Leisure Centre (Maidenhead)

Travel on a pantomime journey of love and friendship. The battle is on for the strong-minded Beauty and loveable Dame Dolly, as they attempt to reverse the Evil Enchantress’ spell.

Sleeping Beauty at The Hexagon (Reading) 

Sleeping Beauty will have everything you have come to expect from a pantomime at the Hexagon, memorable musical numbers, tons of fun and laughter and a happy ever after!

Beauty & The Beast at Corn Exchange (Newbury) 

There’ll be magic, mayhem and mischief aplenty in the Newbury 2023 pantomime, as Plested Brown and Wilsher deliver another fun-filled panto adventure!

Potted Panto at Reading Rep (Reading) 

A madcap ride through the biggest and best Panto’s!  All the beloved pantomime characters arrive on Reading Rep Theatre’s stage in this wonderfully absurd festive treat.

Peter Pan Children’s Panto at Cookham Dean Village Hall (Cookham Dean)

The performance, targeted at 3-11-year-olds, will last for 1½ hours with a 20-minute interval.

Riverside Players at The Memorial Hall, Old Windsor will be performing The Prince’s Ball – tbc

 

 

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