Natalie O'Donoghue

The Kings panto cast that audiences have adored over the past few years are back again. Elaine C Smith is Mrs Smee with Johnny Mac as her son Smee.

It’s Christmas Eve and young Jim Hawkins works at North Edinburgh’s finest accommodation for reformed pirates and past-it privateers. Talk of cutlasses, ships and gold can be dangerous in such company. It’s not long before the story of their greatest voyage takes over… Jim, Ben Gunn and Lean Jean Silver are soon reliving their time hunting for treasure on the Hispaniola. Ahoy!

This Christmas, PACE Theatre Company is delighted to announce its annual pantomime will be a new version of Aladdin; a re-imagining of the classic tale with a distinctly Scottish flavour. A seasonal treat for adults and children alike, Aladdin will run from Wednesday 27 November 24 – Sunday 5 January 25 in the newly refurbished Paisley Arts Centre.

Written by Fraser Boyle and Ken Alexander, writers of the Gaiety’s 2023 five star panto hit ‘Cinderella.’

This year's pantomime at the Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy is Sleeping Beauty which is written by Fraser Boyle and directed by Mairi Cowieson

In association with Kelvin College, Platform are presenting Rumpelstiltskin as their festive show. Written by Lewis Hetherington, this is a new spin on a fairytale that isn't staged as often as many others.

This year's annual pantomime at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre is Beauty and the Beastie and it is written and directed by Eric Potts and Liam Dolan.

All Pinocchio has ever wanted is to be a real boy. But hold on…if he wants things, surely that means he has thoughts and feelings. And if he has thoughts and feelings, then doesn’t that mean he has a brain and a heart? And if he has all that, doesn’t that make him a real boy already?

Join us as we celebrate the festive season with a mix of Carols and Christmas party classics.

Scottish Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings light and joy to winter for audiences of all ages. Enjoy a visual feast as we take you and your family on a fantastical adventure. With live music played by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra, this ever-popular ballet is the perfect festive treat.