Pantomimes in Sussex this Christmas
A pantomime is a Christmas tradition for many families. Here are the Sussex theatres with confirmed pantomimes for the 2026 season, with dates taken from each theatre's own listings.
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Aladdin at The Hawth
The Hawth, Crawley · 5 December to 31 December 2026
The Hawth's 2026 family pantomime is Aladdin, with the magic lamp, the flying carpet and plenty of audience shouting. It runs through December with a relaxed and a signed performance.
- Price:
- See the box office for seat prices.
- Dates:
- Saturday 5 to Thursday 31 December 2026. Relaxed performance Saturday 12 December at 10.30am; BSL-interpreted performance Saturday 19 December at 2.30pm.
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Hey! Christmas Tree
Minerva Theatre, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester · 5 December to 27 December 2026
A gentle, funny festive story created by Michael Morpurgo, made as a first Christmas theatre trip for 3 to 7 year olds. It lasts about an hour in the intimate Minerva Theatre.
- Price:
- From £10
- Ages:
- For children aged 3 to 7.
- Dates:
- 5, 6, 8 to 13, 15 to 17, 19 to 24, 26 and 27 December 2026. Relaxed performance 9 December at 10.30am.
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Cinderella at Devonshire Park Theatre
Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne · 11 December to 17 January 2027
Eastbourne's pantomime for 2026 is Cinderella, with the town's celebrated dame Martyn Knight and Morgan Phillips as Buttons. Expect live music, big costumes and special effects from the team behind last year's Peter Pan.
- Price:
- From £17.50
- Dates:
- Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 17 January 2027. Audio described 19 December 2.30pm and 14 January 2pm; BSL 15 December 2pm and 13 January 7pm; relaxed 6 January 5pm.
Questions people ask
Are relaxed or signed performances available?
Many theatres schedule relaxed, captioned or signed performances. Check the theatre's own page for the specific dates.