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Christmas is a time of year when we often book theatre tickets, even if going to the theatre isn't something we would usually do. The all important panto is a part of all our Christmas memories and experiences going back generations. 

Here are a list of some local theatres and links to the shows running. Get those tickets booked before it's too late!

Pantomime

Jack and the Beanstalk at Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
19th November 2025 - 3rd January 2026
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Nativity The Musical at Brookside Theatre, Romford
4th - 23rd December 2025
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The New Adventures of Peter Pan at Thameside Theatre, Grays
30th November 2025 - 2nd January 2026
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at The Billericay Theatre
4th - 24th December 2024
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Sleeping Beauty at Towngate Theatre, Basildon
27th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
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Sleeping Beauty at Harlow Playhouse
28th November 2025 - 4th January 2026
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Cinderella at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea
13th December 2025 to 4th January 2026
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Aladdin at Chelmsford Theatre
28th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
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Other Christmas Shows

Baby Broadway Christmas Special at Queens Theatre Hornchurch
6th December 2025
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Step Into Christmas at Queens Theatre Hornchurch
8th December 2025
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A Christmas Carol - A Play at Brookside Theatre, Romford
15th December 2025
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Santa's Christmas Party at Thameside Theatre, Grays
23rd November 2025
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The Great Christmas Snow Patrol
6th December 2025 - 24th December 2025
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Step Into Christmas at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
21st November 2025
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Elf The Musical at The Palace Theatre, Southend
3rd - 6th December 2025
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Santa's On His Sleigh at Palace Theatre, Southend
8th - 24th December 2025
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The Snow Queen at Palace Theatre, Southend
13th - 28th December 2025
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Nativity The Musical at Chelmsford Theatre
5th - 8th November 2025
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Step Into Christmas at Chelmsford Theatre
11th November 2025
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Santa's North Pole Adventure at Chelmsford Theatre
13th - 24th December 2025
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