Pantomime season is almost here with run of great pantos in Dublin (Oh, yes, they are!) which will be sure to keep the little kids and even bigger kids entertained.
Christmas Pantomimes 2021
Pantomime season is almost here with run of great pantos in Dublin (Oh, yes, they are!) which will be sure to keep the little kids and even bigger kids entertained.
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The Gaiety Panto – The Little Mermaid
THIS IS NO ORDINARY PANTO, IT’S THE GAIETY PANTO!
Take an enchanting journey under the sea as ‘The Little Mermaid’ is this year's Gaiety Panto! A pantomime extravaganza with singing, dancing and laugh out loud oceanic adventures, The Gaiety Theatre is set to be transformed into a stunning kingdom under the sea from 28 November 2021 until 9 January 2022. It’s an extra special year for the Gaiety Panto too as the Gaiety Theatre is celebrating her 150th anniversary this year. Having opened her doors for the very first time on the 27th of November 1871, the official birthday for the Gaiety Theatre coincides with this year’s Gaiety Panto.
Join the Gaiety Panto’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ as they follow Ariel on her adventures as she dreams of escaping the sea and exploring the world above! Expect plenty of twists, turns and hilarious high jinks as Ariel tries to escape the scheming evil witch Ursula who tries to take over the kingdom, steal her voice and stop true love! Dive right in - you'll have a swimmingly good time!
Dates: November 28th 2021 - January 9th 2022
Location: Gaiety Theatre, South King Street, Dublin 2
Website:Gaiety Theatre
Book tickets here
Photo: The Gaiety Panto – The Little Mermaid
Olympia Panto – Olly, Polly & The Beanstalk
Join Olly, Polly and their dancing Cow in this hilarious beanstalk climbing, roof raising, action packed spin on the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk! With a laugh-a-minute script, dazzling dancers and all-star cast, Olly, Polly & The Beanstalk is bursting with magic and madness and is not to be missed!
Starring: Olympia hero Ryan Andrews (Dancing with The Stars finalist, Fair City), soap star Maclean Burke (Fair City's Damo), the hilarious James Patrice (RTE reporter and social media superstar) and returning Olympia panto favourites, the West End's Rob Vickers (Les Miserables), Erin McGregor (Dancing with the Stars), Zoe Talbot (Riverdance) and Michaela O Neill!
Delivering big laughs and even bigger surprises this GIGANTIC family pantomime is the perfect Happily Ever After to 2021!
Dates: December 22nd 2021 - January 9th 2022
Location:3Olympia Theatre is 72 Dame Street, Dublin D02 K135
Website: Olympia Panto
Book tickets here
Photo: Olympia Panto – Olly, Polly & The Beanstalk
The Liberty Panto – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
THE FAIREST PANTO IN THE LAND!
Mirror Mirror on the wall, which is the fairest panto of them all? Why, it's Snow White at the Liberty Hall Theatre Dublin of course!
This December the Liberty Panto team will whisk you off on another fantastic journey into Panto Land for the Fairest Panto of them all 'Snow White'. Meet Dame Nellie, Muddles, Snow White & Prince Harry Hunkadore as they battle against the Wicked Queen Dragonella played by the wonderfully talented Eurovision winner 'Niamh Kavanagh'.
Will good triumph over evil? or will the Wicked Queen become the fairest in the land once more? Only one way to find out! Drop along and see for yourself this Christmas time, at Dublin's favourite traditional family panto - The Liberty Panto Dublin.
Dates: December 22nd 2021 - January 9th 2022
Location:Liberty Hall Theatre, Eden Quay, Dublin 1
Website: The Liberty Panto
Book tickets here
Photo: The Liberty Panto – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The National Stadium Panto – Aladdin
The National Stadium will now be the home for this year's live, in-person performances of Aladdin, which will be taking place this December.
Described as "Ireland's funniest panto", Aladdin will be on at The National Stadium on the South Circular Road from December 9 until January 2.
The show stars panto legend and TV presenter Alan Hughes as well as drag sensation Paul Ryder and Rob Murphy.
Dates: December 9th 2021 - January 2nd 2022
Location: The National Stadium, 145 South Circular Road, Saint Catherine’s, Dublin D08 HY40
Website: Panto.ie
Book tickets here
Photo: The National Stadium Panto – Aladdin
The Helix Panto – Red Riding Hood
The Helix Panto is back with a bang to ensure you laugh your troubles away.
Join Red on her adventures through the magical pantosphere. Will she finally realise her true destiny and save Fairy tale Land from the clutches of the darkness.
With panto favourites Buddy (Colin Hughes), Laurel (Aidan Mannion), the wicked warlock (Paul Byrom), and the outrageous Dame Lola (Chris Corroon).
SENSORY FRIENDLY - 21st Dec at 6pm
This is a special performance with some adjustments to the show to ensure it is Sensory Friendly.
Adjustments include;
- House lights are left on
- Sound levels compressed
- Performers will be aware to contain any shouts or sudden movements
- Any strobe lights removed
Dates: November 26th 2021 - January 9th 2022
Location: The Helix, DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Website: The Helix Panto
Book tickets here
Photo: The Helix Panto – Red Riding Hood
axis PANTO – Aladdin
Take a magical carpet ride to this year’s Holding Court Panto, Aladdin. An Arabian tale of true love, magic wishes and dastardly dealings, this year’s Panto will excite and delight all ages with song, dance, and laughter.
The mystical ‘Cave of Wonders’ holds the magic lamp that can only be recovered by one of true heart. Our hero Aladdin is tricked by the devious Jafar into retrieving the lamp and we enter a world of wonder and awe as our ‘Genie’ Dame Stuffy makes his wishes come true.
Dates:January 7th 2022 - January 30th 2022
Location:axis Ballymun, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9
Website: axis Ballymun
Book tickets here
Photo: axis PANTO – Aladdin
Dublin Panto - Jack & The Beanstalk
Dublin Panto - The smallest panto with the biggest heart
The team that brought you Cinderella, Beauty and The Beast and Snow White return this year to Grange Woodbine Centre Raheny with the most outrageously funny panto yet, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK! Join Jack, Jill, Bridie, Baron Michol, Leo the ASSistant, Goldilocks and Maisie for a fun filled adventure that the whole family will enjoy!
Date: December 22nd 2021 - January 9th 2022
Location:Grange Woodbine, Raheny, Co. Dublin
Website:www.dublinpanto.com
Book tickets here
Photo: Dublin Panto - Jack & The Beanstalk