Christmas is a great time to go to the theatre to see a panto or a family Christmas show. Here’s my guide to the best 2024 pantomimes in Buckinghamshire from Aylesbury to High Wycombe and beyond, as well as the best ‘non panto’ family Christmas theatre shows. If you live close to county borders, why not check what pantos are on in Oxfordshire and Berkshire too.
SPOTLIGHT
Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
A spectacular pantomime is set to sail the seven seas and anchor up at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre for a swashbuckling Christmas full of galleons of fun and a story that will have you hooked!
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre excel when it comes to putting on a brilliant panto with larger than life characters, music to get your clapping and non stop laughs. They also have their very own unique twists. Check out last year’s Aylesbury Waterside Theatre panto review
2024 Pantomimes in Buckinghamshire
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 villain that everyone hates, a comical dame and young love. A very British tradition a Christmas, here’s the definitive list of pantomimes in Buckinghamshire for 2024.
Snow White 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 fun-filled festive extravaganza is bursting at the seams with all the ingredients audiences have come to expect from Henley’s much-loved pantomimes
Check out the Kenton Theatre panto review from last year
Peter Pan at the Milton Keynes Theatre
Craig Revel Horwood stars as Captain Hook in the swashbuckling family panto adventure, Peter Pan!
Check out last year’s Milton Keynes Theatre panto review
Aladdin at the Wycombe Swan (High Wycombe)
With a dazzling brand-new digital set using LED screens with animated scenes and mesmerising effects plus all of the usual ingredients you would expect to see for a truly memorable pantomime in High Wycombe this Christmas
Check out last year’s Wycombe Swan panto review
Aladdin at Elgiva Theatre (Chesham)
Step into a fairy-tale world of an enchanted lamp, a lively genie and a magic carpet ride
Iver Heath New Village Hall
Iver Heath Drama Club proudly presents their annual family pantomime Dick Whittington. Each January they perform a village Pantomime to over 450 people, the profits help fund the club and the next show.
Panto Express at Bucks Railway Museum (Quainton) – tbc
The Storyteller at Queen’s Park Art Centre (Aylesbury)
This year’s pantomime weaves a brand new fairytale together with all of the panto staples audiences love: sing-a-long songs, riotous slapstick routines, dazzling dances, and plenty of audience participation!
2024 Family Christmas Theatre Shows (not pantos) in Buckinghamshire
Pantomimes can be a little overwhelming for some kids or not your cup of tea. A family outing to the theatre is a lovely treat, often experiences make the best presents. If you know of any more children’s theatre shows happening around Buckinghamshire, do let us know and we’ll included them all here.
The Gingerbread Boy at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre (Aylesbury)
Full of heart, laughter and song – and a healthy helping of cake – The Gingerbread Boy is a brand-new Christmas story about friendship and celebrating our differences.
The perfect festive treat for ages 3+ Running time 50 minutes plus meet Santa after the show.
If you’re looking for more Christmas events and want to see Santa in Buckinghamshire, check out the Red Kite Days guide.
