Pantomimes and Festive Shows in Leeds 2020
A full list of the best Pantomimes and Festive Shows in Leeds including carol concerts, theatre productions and magic shows suitable for children of all ages.
A great covid-safe activity that adheres to Government social distancing guidelines for your safety. 
Drive-In Cinema’s Can Operate In ALL Tier 1, Tier 2 & Tier 3 Locations!
Right up to Christmas Eve!
Charlotte the Singing Princess shows how versatile that she is with doorstep elf visits for Christmas!
£30 15 minutes £50 30 minutes includes a gift, games dancing and mischief
Visit Charlotte’s Facebook Page for more details
Northern Opera Group’s enchanting re-telling of Cinderella is a must for the whole family this December – and the best part? You can watch it online. You’ll follow Cinderellaon one magical night when she’s transformed from a lowly maid for her father and two step-sisters into a beautiful princess, with a little help from the Fairy Godmother of course. The show was filmed across Leeds, so see if you can recognise any local treasures! Directed by Sophie Gilpin and conducted by Chris Pelly this 1 hour show has delighted audiences from ages 8 – 98. If you usually head to the theatre over the festive period – this is a great alternative for just £5.
A 4* production and a Guardian classical pick
“Such a wonderfully engaging performance of Pauline Viardot’s Cinderella. Perfect for keeping 8year olds mesmerised on a rainy Sunday. A magical production indeed.”
“Very good! It is rare to find operas for families performed, staged and filmed with this accuracy! A valuable Christmas gift.”
Family favourite theatre company Wrongsemble return this Christmas with HUMBUG: a COVID-safe family show that promises to delight and unite all ages. This innovative digital production will allow families to enjoy seven filmed episodes of this exciting story throughout December, accompanied by an interactive HUMBUG ‘Fact File’ filled with 13 artefacts sent directly to their homes.
HUMBUG takes place deep beneath the city, where a secret world full of wonder awaits; a place where wizards bake endless gingerbread, goblins bottle festive cheer, and there’s a whole department devoted to detangling fairy-lights! This is the Ministry of Make Believe…
But recently, strange things have been happening at the Ministry. From nose-less snowmen, to exploding baubles, and a forest of bald Christmas trees – things are not quite right… It’s almost like someone (or something) is trying to sabotage Christmas! Together with Secret Agent Dash, audiences will help to solve the mystery and save the day!
Starring a stellar cast of northern actors, and supported by cultural partners across Leeds including Leeds Libraries, Child Friendly Leeds, Leeds City College, Slung Low, 100% Digital Leeds, and Red Ladder Theatre Company, HUMBUG promises to transport the joy of Wrongsemble’s annual Christmas production into the safety of hundreds of audiences’ homes. Audiences will be able to enjoy HUMBUG throughout December, and re-watch as many times as they like – sharing the experience with those they may be unable to meet in person.
Dates: 1st December – 5th January Running time: 7 short films
Ticket prices: £10 for the whole family + a Fact File
Leeds Town Hall present the first ever interactive Pantomine Experience of Cinderella!
By combining live theatre, virtual sets and an interactive audience, Panto Live offers you the ultimate pantomime experience!
This year, Cinderella comes to you directly in your own home – live!
Not pre-recorded, not via Zoom – this unique offering for 2020 will be broadcasted in full HD, completely live from our wonderful TV studio in Yorkshire, England, making the experience more exciting, unpredictable and unique to every audience!
18 December, 7pm UK time – The Worldwide Premiere
19 December, 2pm UK Time – UK Matinee
21 December, 11pm UK time (referred to as 7pm EST in the booking info)
23 December, 9am UK time (referred to as 7pm AEST in the booking info)
24 December, 12pm UK time – Christmas Eve Show
