Pantos And Family Shows In Greater Manchester

Cinderella
Opera House
Saturday 3 to Saturday 31 December
Featuring a glittering parade of everything you could possibly wish for in a traditional family pantomime including sensational costumes, dazzling songs, superb dance routines and wonderful comedy. This show will appeal to all ages.
Tickets start from £20- £30
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Aladdin
Middleton Arena
Friday 2 - Saturday 31 December
A star studded show with a cast that includes Louis Emerick (Last of the Summer Wine, Layer Cake, Brookside) - The Genie, Roger Kitter (Allo Allo) - Widow Twankey, Michael Absalom (CBeebies 'Best of Friends" & CBBC) - Aladdin, Richard Ashton (Channel 5s New Adventures of Robin Hood), Suzanne Collins (Brookside's Nikki Shadwick) - The Slave of the Ring
Tickets £17.50 Adults, £15.50 Concessions, £12.50 Child and £52.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children)
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Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Radcliffe Civic Hall
Sunday 4 to Monday 5 December
After the great success of Cinderella last christmas the production return to Radcliffe Civic Hall with the Magical pantomime Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. Starring Hollyoaks Candy (Laura Handley) as the Wicked Queen.
Tickets start from £5
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The NutcrackerThe Nutcracker
Manchester Opera House
Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 November
Christmas Eve in the twinkling drawing room of the Edwards' family home. Amidst the commotion the fire crackles and the pile of presents grows ever taller.
Uncle Drosslemeyer's curious box of performing toys captivates the children and adults alike, but it is the wooden Nutcracker doll that enchants young Clara most. Share in Clara's adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into a magical winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes and the famous Sugar Plum Fairy.
The perfect production to get you in the festive mood.  Don’t miss this chance to see why it's so popular.
Tickets from £26.50 - £40
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Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Forum Theatre
Tuesday 8 to Saturday 17 December
Traditional Pantomime Suitable for all ages. One of the longest running pantomimes on the North West.
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Jack And The Beanstalk
Stockport Plaza
Friday 9 December - Sunday 8 January 2012
A great family pantomimes featuring heroic Jack, Daisy the Cow, the wicked Fairy Belladonna and the nasty Giant to mention just a few. Starring Claire Sweeney it's a show packed with comedy and family fun.
Tickets from £10 for children.
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Scrooge
The Lowry
Saturday 12 to Saturday 7 January 2012
Tommy Steele returns to the role that he has made his own, Ebenezer Scrooge, in the record-breaking London Palladium production of Scrooge.
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Winter Wonderland With The Halle
Bridgewater Hall
Sunday 11 December
The merry musicians of the Hallé and conductor Andrew Gourlay are joined by Christmas cracker Alasdair Malloy who'll lead the way in a Winter Wonderland with sensational sing-alongs, orchestral antics and a quirky Christmas quiz. Bring some sleigh bells and jingle from the nostalgia of a White Christmas to the riotous Jingle Bell Rock in a concert full of festive favourites, Christmas cheer and sparkling surprises. Santa himself never misses this one. Get into the festive spirit by coming dressed as Santa, Rudolph or a Christmas fairy.
Tickets £15
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Aladdin
Salford Arts Theatre
Monday 12 to Saturday 24 Dec
Panto Aladdin, with Princess Jasmine, Wishee Washee and Widow Twankee. Not forgetting the baddie Abanazer to join in all the family fun.
Tickets £7, Concessions £6, Family Tickets £26 (2 adults, 3 children)
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The Snowman
The Lowry (Lyric Theatre)
Tuesday 22 - Sat 26 November
When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a nighttime adventure full of dancing penguins and reindeer. But will the Snowman escape the clutches of Jack Frost?
Back after a sell-out run in 2008 and featuring the classic song Walking In The Air, Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s hugely popular production of The Snowman has thrilled audiences since 1993.
Tickets from £16 to £27. Childrens half price tickets available Tue 22, Wed 23 and Thurs 24 shows.
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And one for the grown-ups...

Panto's On Strike
Opera House
Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 January 2012
With Paddy McGuinness and Jonny Wilkes. This original, side-splitting, rip-roaring comedy show will have you rubbing your magic lamp. But be warned - The adult only humour will bring out the big kid in all of you. Over 18's.
Tickets from £24.50 to £32.50.
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