Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-christmas-carol-nottingham-theatre-royal"><a href="https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/northern-ballet-a-christmas-carol/">A Christmas Carol</a>, Nottingham Theatre Royal</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/a_christmas_carol.production.2009.group_.photo_bill_cooper-1024x683.jpg" alt="a christmas carol ballet is performed on stage" class="wp-image-10900" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/a_christmas_carol.production.2009.group_.photo_bill_cooper-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/a_christmas_carol.production.2009.group_.photo_bill_cooper-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/a_christmas_carol.production.2009.group_.photo_bill_cooper-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/a_christmas_carol.production.2009.group_.photo_bill_cooper.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Northern Ballet&#8217;s A Christmas Carol / by Bill Cooper</figcaption></figure>



<p>Northern Ballet’s magical retelling of this Christmas classic looks like a total treat. Rich costumes, gorgeous choreography will see Dickens’ timeless tale reimagined through dance from&nbsp;<strong>Tues 26 – Sat 30 Nov</strong>. Alas no live orchestra with this one, but it should be a spectacle nonetheless.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-christmas-carol-derby-theatre"><a href="https://derbytheatre.co.uk/event/a-christmas-carol/">A Christmas Carol</a>, Derby Theatre</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Christmas-Carol.jpg" alt="Actor dressed as Scrooge in a christmas carol" class="wp-image-11115" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Christmas-Carol.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Christmas-Carol-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Christmas-Carol-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Christmas-Carol-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Christmas-Carol-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>More Scrooge antics on stage (it&#8217;s a Christmas classic for a reason) in Derby this Christmas, with a vibrant and theatrical adaptation of Dickens&#8217; seasonal tale. Costumes in particular are set to dazzle in this version. On from <strong>Fri 22 Nov to Sat 4 Jan.</strong> Got a teen studying it for GCSEs? Book up one of the behind-the-scenes sessions for added insight.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-aladdin-mansfield-palace-theatre-nbsp"><a href="https://www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/events/event/69/aladdin">Aladdin</a>, Mansfield Palace Theatre&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Boo the baddies, cheer the goodies&nbsp;and let the kids scream themselves hoarse. Mansfield&#8217;s panto starts funny man Adam Moss CBBC&#8217;s James Mackenzie (Raven) takes on the bad guy role. It takes to the stage&nbsp;from&nbsp;<strong>Sat 23 Nov to Sun 31 Dec for</strong> its Christmas run.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peter-pan-nottingham-theatre-royal"><a href="https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan/">Peter Pan</a>, Nottingham Theatre Royal</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Peter-Pan-2024_Gok-Wan-Magical-Merman_0040_credit-Whitefoot-Photography-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="Gok wan dressed for panto as a merman" class="wp-image-11146" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Peter-Pan-2024_Gok-Wan-Magical-Merman_0040_credit-Whitefoot-Photography-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Peter-Pan-2024_Gok-Wan-Magical-Merman_0040_credit-Whitefoot-Photography-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Peter-Pan-2024_Gok-Wan-Magical-Merman_0040_credit-Whitefoot-Photography-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Peter-Pan-2024_Gok-Wan-Magical-Merman_0040_credit-Whitefoot-Photography-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gok Wan as the Magical Merman / by Whitefoot Photography</figcaption></figure>



<p>Dig out your stripy tights and&nbsp;false eyelashes, this is Proper panto with special effects, stunning costumes and barrel-loads of laughter. Gok Wan&nbsp;leads the swashbuckling adventure as a magical merman fending off actress&nbsp;Denise Welch&nbsp;as Captain Hook. From <strong>Sat 7 Dec to Sun 12 Jan.</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rumpelstiltskin-pavilion-arts-centre-buxton"><a href="https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/rumpelstiltskin-a-buxton-opera-house-production">Rumpelstiltskin</a>, Pavilion Arts Centre Buxton</h2>



<p>Prefer to swerve the pantos? Take the kids to this musical and puppet-filled production of a fairy tale classic. Taking a brand new spin on the traditional tale, it&#8217;s specially designed for a younger audience, making it interactive, accessible and jam-packed with festive fun.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fairytale-an-adventure-with-lockheart-amp-hawkins-quad-derby"><a href="https://www.derbyquad.co.uk/events/fairytale/">Fairytale – An Adventure with Lockheart &amp; Hawkins</a>, QUAD Derby</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/The-lost-boys-xmas-1024x683.jpg" alt="Two men dressed as Lockheart and Hawkins " class="wp-image-11172" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/The-lost-boys-xmas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/The-lost-boys-xmas-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/The-lost-boys-xmas-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/The-lost-boys-xmas.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Catch them if you can! The utterly brilliant local pair The Lost Boys are treating us to another festive theatrical adventure from 7 Dec to 10 Jan. Always pant-wettingly hilarious, are thrust into a world of fantasy and adventure on a secret mission across Europe, a mission steeped in fairy tales and folklore. A festive family treat. Tickets cost £14.50 or £11 for kids.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cinderella-winding-wheel-chesterfield"><a href="https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/cinderella-pantomime/">Cinderella</a>, Winding Wheel Chesterfield</h2>



<p>You can&#8217;t go wrong with Cinderella and this year Chesterfield&#8217;s Cinders looks like being a flamboyant feast. It even boasts a few faces you might just recognise, such as former Strictly Come Dancing pro&nbsp;James Jordan<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;CBeebies&#8217;&nbsp;Katrina Bryan&nbsp;(Molly and Mack). From <strong>Fri 29 Nov until Tue 31 Dec.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-storm-whale-lakeside-arts-notts"><a href="https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/event/the-storm-whale/">The Storm Whale</a>, Lakeside Arts, Notts</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Storm-whale-1024x683.jpg" alt="puppet show the storm whale" class="wp-image-11169" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Storm-whale-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Storm-whale-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Storm-whale-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Storm-whale.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>All pantoed out? Book up this sweet treat for littlies. A heart-warming tale of love and courage it makes a welcome change from the usual Christmas theatrics and is packed with powerful puppetry and playful storytelling.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jack-and-the-beanstalk-buxton-opera-house"><a href="https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/whats-on/category/jack-and-the-beanstalk">Jack and the Beanstalk</a>, Buxton Opera House</h2>



<p>A celeb-free zone, you can expect classic panto antics from the opera house&#8217;s annual festive feast of a pantomime. From <strong>Fri 6 Dec to Wed 1 Jan.</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cinderella-derby-arena"><a href="https://www.derbylive.co.uk/whats-on/cinderella2024/">Cinderella</a>, Derby Arena</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Cinderella-derby-1024x683.jpg" alt="The cast of panto cinderella" class="wp-image-11175" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Cinderella-derby-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Cinderella-derby-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Cinderella-derby-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Cinderella-derby.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Lavish and larger than life, this is proper panto with sparkling sets, fabulous frocks and side-splitting slapstick. Famous faces? Mina Anwar, star of Happy Valley and Thin Blue Line, appears as Fairy Godmother. From Fri 6 &#8211; Tue 31 Dec.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jack-and-the-beanstalk-nottingham-playhouse"><a href="https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk/">Jack and the Beanstalk</a>, Nottingham Playhouse</h2>



<p>Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, we smell another rollicking good romp around the beanstalk. The legendary Playhouse panto is back <strong>from Fri 29 Nov</strong> with a giant of a show.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jack-and-the-beanstalk-stafford-gatehouse"><a href="https://www.gatehousetheatre.co.uk/whatson-event/jack-and-the-beanstalk/">Jack and the Beanstalk</a>, Stafford Gatehouse</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Jack-gatehouse-panto-stafford-1024x683.jpg" alt="jack and beanstalk panto cast stafford" class="wp-image-11122" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Jack-gatehouse-panto-stafford-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Jack-gatehouse-panto-stafford-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Jack-gatehouse-panto-stafford-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Jack-gatehouse-panto-stafford.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Yet more beanstalk action and bad jokes just over the border in Staffordshire. The Gatehouse panto is always popular so this year is putting on an extra long run from 6 Dec to 5 Jan (and tickets are a bargain, from £19).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-swan-lake-the-nutcracker-buxton-opera-house"><a href="https://buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/event/nutcracker-varna-international-ballet">Swan Lake/The Nutcracker</a>, Buxton Opera House</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Varna_Swan_Lake_1-1024x683.jpg" alt="ballerinas on stage in swan lake" class="wp-image-11114" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Varna_Swan_Lake_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Varna_Swan_Lake_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Varna_Swan_Lake_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/11/Varna_Swan_Lake_1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



<p>Keep the festive feels rolling into the new year with a spot of sumptuous seasonal ballet. Varna International Ballet bring a brilliant double bill to the opera house, with Swan Lake on <strong>Sat 4 Jan</strong> and The Nutcracker on <strong>Sun 5 Jan</strong>. Planning further ahead? It&#8217;s headed to <a href="https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/varna-international-ballet/">Nottingham&#8217;s Theatre Roya</a>l at the end of January too.</p>


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