Pantomime in York 2024

How much are tickets for Beauty and the Beast?

Beauty and the Beast ticket prices start at £15, with the highest price point reaching £66 for a package seat. Babes in arms vouchers and concessions aren’t available for this production.

For an additional cost, you can add extras to your booking, including a bottle of champagne or prosecco, gin and tonic or a treat bundle. By adding an extra to your booking, you can avoid queues on the day of the performance.

Beauty and the Beast Cast 2024

BAFTA winner and Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer leads the cast as Fairy Bon Bon - and might even put her Strictly Come Dancing skills to use for a dance number or two! She is joined by Jen Caldwell (SIX; Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder) as Belle, Samuel Wyn-Morris (Les Miserables) as The Prince, comedian Phil Reid as Louis La Plonk, Leon Craig (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie) as panto dame Polly la Plonk, Phil Atkinson (The Bodyguard; Joseph & his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat) as villainous Hugo Pompidou, and David Alcock (The Mousetrap) as Clement.

How long is Beauty and the Beast?

The Beauty and the Beast running time is to be confirmed, but will be around 2 hours and 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

All Christmas Shows Near York in 2024

York looks like the perfect chocolate-box town at Christmas, and anyone local will already know that the city and surrounding area is one of the most magical places to celebrate over the festive period. There are lots of pantos and other Christmas shows this year to enjoy, from traditional productions to modern ones that the whole family will love.

Aladdin - Theatre Royal

3 December - 5 January. Join Aladdin and his pals on a magic carpet ride, as he woos a princess and finds all his wishes have come true. Local panto star, Robin Simpson, is back as the dame in this fun-filled extravaganza. Don’t miss out on this hilarious production!

Mother Goose - Joseph Rowntree Theatre

7 - 14 December. Joseph Rowntree has a golden goose on its hands with this year’s pantomime! The classic show has everything you could wish for: audience participation, slapstick comedy, catchy songs and a dame.

A Christmas Carol - Friargate Theatre

13 - 14 December. Enjoy a compelling one-man version of Dickens’ famous Christmas ghost story - the best way to get into the mood for stockings, turkeys and family get-togethers! Mat Jones’ retelling has been a firm favourite for York locals and returns for just one weekend this year.

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto - City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds

29 November - 12 January. If you don’t mind travelling, Leeds is the place to go for a brilliant take on panto as you’ve never seen it before. Classic audience participation and fairy tale storytelling is met with a musical Rock ‘n’ Roll twist, featuring a jukebox of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers performed live on stage. Grab your tickets to this one-of-a-kind panto now! Best for age 4+.

The Nutcracker - Grand Opera House York

12 January. If you’re still feeling Christmassy after the new year, book tickets for Mergaliyev Classical Ballet’s production of this magical show. Tchaikovsky’s music, enchanting sets, drifting snowflakes and a treat of a story: The Nutcracker is a winter warmer that will keep your spirits high as you get back to work in January.

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - Leeds Playhouse

18 November - 25 January. Step through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia as this acclaimed adaptation of the classic book comes back to Yorkshire over Christmas. With gorgeous puppetry and music, Leeds Playhouse’s production is a great alternative to panto for families. Best for age 6+.

Map of Christmas Shows and Pantomimes Near York