Cheesy jokes, kitsch costumes and innuendo galore, it’s gotta be panto season.

Peter Pan

We’re headed back to Never Never Land for this all new adventure. Watch as Peter, Wendy, and Tinkerbell take to the skies while that dastardly Captain Hook (Steven Serlin) sets sail in his pirate ship from 22 Nov – 19 Jan Dec at Gordon Craig Theatre.

Beauty and the Beast

This Disney classic is joining this year’s procession of local pantos. Catch it at the Grove Theatre, Dunstable from 6 Dec – 5 Jan. Featuring I’m a Celebrity winner Joe Swash, local favourite Will Kenning, and winner of The Voice Anthonia Edwards.

Sleeping Beauty

There’ll be no napping at the back with this production of Sleeping Beauty at The Radlett Centre (7 Dec – 3 Jan). It’s got loads of music, dance and comedy to keep you awake.

You’re also invited by the Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden to their production, featuring Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK favourite Vicki Vivacious as Wicked Carabosse. From 7 – 30 Dec.

While over at The Spotlight Hoddesdon, Joseph David-Payne is providing the laughs as Jake The Jester while Tristan Carter is bringing his powerful presence as King Frederick the Fourth. Joined by Princess Aurora, Prince Valiant and the Wicked Carabosse. There’ll be live music, glamorous costumes plus sparkle and feathers too! 12 – 30 Dec.

Aladdin

Guess who’s flying in on his magic carpet to Watford Palace Theatre? Discover a whole new world in this production of Aladdin from 30 Nov – 31 Dec.

Cinderella

Cinders and her ugly stepsisters shall go to the ball this year! They’ll be arriving in style at BEAM Theatre in Hertford from 30 Nov – 1 Jan.

And head to T he Alban Arena in St Albans for their version from 12 Dec – 12 Jan. Starring Samantha Womack (EastEnders) as the Fairy, don’t forget to be home before the clock strikes midnight or it’ll be pumpkins at dawn.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Ready for an adventure of giant proportions? Things are looking up as Jack and co take to the stage at Watersmeet starring Lee Latchford-Evans from Steps as the hero. 6 – 31 Dec.

Robin Hood

Be whisked away into the ‘hood over at South Mill Arts. They are showcasing the swashbuckling tale of Robin Hood with an all singing, all dancing West End cast. It will be fun, fun, fun with great songs, big laughs and lots of audience participation. 7 Dec – 4 Jan.

It’s your Herts & Beds panto guide: Oh yes it is!

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