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30 Phonebox Magazine | November 2025Some of our favourite celebrities are putting the fi nishing touches to their iconic parts and preparing for panto across Milton Keynes, Northampton, Bedfordshire and other towns. And there are some other great shows planned, too. Here Phonebox Magazine looks at the best of the big pantomimes and Christmas productions coming to our region next month. Which one will you be visiting?Beauty and the BeastCastle Theatre, WellingboroughSun 30th Nov- Wed 31st DecTickets: from %u00a315.50A magical tale as old as time, presented in true pantomime style! Witness the captivating story of a cursed Prince transformed into a Beast, whose only chance at breaking the spell lies in fi nding true love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Will the kind village girl be the one to see beyond appearances and discover the beauty within the Beast? Prepare for an enchanting experience fi lled with laughter, stunning sets, sensational costumes, catchy music and plenty of Christmas sparkle.The All New Adventures of Peter PanDerngate, NorthamptonFri 5th Dec-Wed 31st DecTickets: from %u00a313Hilarious, fun-fi lled 2025 panto with a star-studded cast. Heading up the troupe are award-winning actor, writer, comedian and presenter John Thomson, taking on the role of Captain Hook, and CBeebies presenter George Webster, who will be joining the pirate crew as Starkey. Following his appearance as Ugly Sister Aldianna in 2024%u2019s Cinderella, seasoned pantomime performer Gordon Cooper returns to co-direct and play the part of the Dame Dolly. Lavish sets, fun and jokes make this a special production.Beauty and the BeastOld Savoy, NorthamptonFri 5th Dec-Sun 28th DecTickets: from %u00a315Starring TV legend Todd Carty, this magical show features Beauty, Dame Fifi and her cheeky son, Willy, as they are transported to an enchanting castle under a curse set by an Evil Enchantress. Can Beauty see beyond the Beast%u2019s gruff exterior, break the spell and fi nd her happily ever after before the rose drops its last petal? This enchanting family pantomime features breath-taking scenery, spellbinding special eff ects, dazzling costumes and audience participation. The performance on the 23rd at 1pm will be a relaxed one.All New Adventures of Peter PanGrove Theatre, DunstableFri 5th Dec-Sun 4th JanTickets: from %u00a315.50Hilarious, fun-fi lled 2025 panto with lavish sets and costumes, starring Eastenders%u2019 Rita Simons as Captain Hook, CBBC and CBeebies star Rhys Stephenson, Dunstable favourite Will Kenning as Mrs Smee and Six The Musical%u2019s Lou Henry. The show is written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions. There%u2019s a relaxed performance on Friday, 2nd January, 2pm and an audio-described performance on Sunday, 4th January, 1pm, which has a touch tour prior to the show.Goldilocks and the Three BearsMilton Keynes TheatreSat 6th Dec-Sun 11th JanTickets: from %u00a315Roll up, roll up to see panto join up with the circus, and be swept away by a spectacular show that%u2019s just right! For fi ve weeks only, join comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley as Milton Keynes Theatre is transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything can (and will) happen. Brian is joined by daughter Lucy Conley as Goldilocks, David Robbins as the Dame and Gary Milner as the Evil Ringmaster. Expect comedy, special eff ects and stunts as Goldilocks battles to rescue the Big Top from ruin.Mog%u2019s ChristmasRoyal Theatre, NorthamptonSat 6th Dec-Wed 31st Dec / Tickets: from %u00a317It%u2019s Christmas time, and the Thomas family are looking back on the past year and all the adventures they%u2019ve shared with their cat, Mog %u2013 from catching a burglar in the spring to a dramatic summer chase at the V.E.T. Now, as they prepare for the festive season, Mog is baffl ed by strange noises, peculiar smells, and%u2026 what%u2019s this, a tree moving indoors? Amidst the festive chaos, will Mog ever come inside for Christmas? Join Mog and the Thomas family for a heart-warming Christmas adventure fi lled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family.Jack and the BeanstalkWycombe Swan, WycombeFri 12th Dec-Sun 4th JanTickets: from %u00a312A giant of a panto, the fabulous festive adventure stars TV presenter and Radio 2 Breakfast host Scott Mills as Mayor Mills, the incredible La Voix, who returns to Wycombe for her third season, Mark Read from boyband A1 as Jack, hilarious BGT fi nalist Matt Edwards, musical theatre star Christina Harris as Princess Jill and TikTok%u2019s Jo Osmond as Poison Ivy. Jack and the Beanstalk will feature a stunning digital set with animated scenes, plus all the ingredients for a perfect family panto. See if Jack can defeat the giant and turn the Trotts%u2019 fortunes around. CinderellaLighthouse Theatre, KetteringFri 12th Dec-Wed 31st DecTickets: from %u00a320Pantomime returns to the Lighthouse Theatre this Christmas as Cinderella dreams of a more magical and exciting life far away from It%u2019s Panto-time!It%u2019s as traditional at Christmas as turkey, tinsel and mulled wine. The good old-fashioned pantomime is back again for another season as theatres across our region ready themselves for some more riotous fun and frolics.Beauty and the Beast Old Savoy, Northampton