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 2025 pantomimes in Hertfordshire from 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 Buckinghamshire too or all the Christmas events in Hertfordshire.
2025 Pantomimes in Hertfordshire
Imagine Theatre Beauty & The Beast at BEAM (Hatfield)
Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist and musical theatre sensation, Divina De Campo as The Enchantress and Britain’s Got Talent’s Mama G.
Aladdin at The Alban Arena (St Albans)
It promises to be the biggest and most spectacular family pantomime yet, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes, and fun for the whole family!
Rapunzel at Metropolitan Bushey Events & Sports Venue (Bushey)
Follow Rapunzel, Dame Gertie, and Fairy Twinkle on a captivating adventure filled with music, audience participation, sing-alongs, and humour. Can you help our fairy-tale friends outwit the wicked sorceress Gothel.
Snow White at South Mill Arts (Bishop’s Stortford)
This professional production features a cast of all singing, all dancing West End performers and promises music, laughter and lots of audience participation.
Cinderella at Campus West (Welwyn Garden City)
This year’s panto promises hilarious moments, dazzling performances, and plenty of fairy tale magic.
Dick Whittington & His Cat at Gordon Craig Theatre (Stevenage)
This sparkling family favourite will be packed with all the traditional pantomime ingredients with amazing special effects, stunning sets and costumes, as well as slap-stick silliness and side-splitting gags.
Jack & The Beanstalk at Watford Palace Theatre (Watford)
Ready the bean poles and brace for magic! Full of songs you know and love, a growbag packed with plant-based humour and the best cow this side of the gap, it’s panto time again at the Palace!
Jack & The Beanstalk at Elgiva Theatre (Chesham)
Prepare to be whisked away on a magical adventure filled with toe-tapping songs, dazzling costumes and belly-laughs aplenty.
2025 Family Christmas Theatre Shows (not pantos) in Hertfordshire
A Christmas Carol at the Vintry Garden (St Albans) 5th – 30th Dec
Taking audiences on an open air promenade journey, this is a truly unique festive experience that immerses audiences in the spirit of Christmas past, present and yet to come.
Vote For Christmas at Dembe Theatre (Tring) 8th – 14th Dec
A brand-new Christmas musical featuring original book, music and lyrics from West End star, Gary Wilmot MBE, brought to the stage for the very first time by the award-winning Vale Musical Society.
Step Into Christmas at Gordon Craig Theatre (Stevenage) 12th Dec
Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band.
Rosie Robin and The Christmas Post at The Old Town Hall (Hemel Hempstead) 13th – 24th Dec
Blending puppetry, physical performance and song, this gentle, magical, heart-warming show tells the story of one tiny Robin determined that no one is forgotten this Christmas.
The Snowman screening with live orchestera at St Albans Cathedral (St Albans) 20th Dec
A magical, family Christmas show. All shows will feature a special screening of The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra.
