A trip to the pantomime is a traditional treat that promises to delight audiences throughout Northern Ireland.
Whether you’re heading to your favourite theatre for an afternoon show with your excited little ones or looking for a good night out and some belly laughs thrown in, you’ll find something to fit the bill wherever you are.
Gather your loved ones, put on your best Christmas jumper, and head to one of these fantastic pantomimes.
Here are 9 pantomime shows to leave you feeling festive in Northern Ireland:
5. Rapunzel: The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre, Armagh, November 30 - December 22
Enter the captivating world of Rapunzel at Armagh’s Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre this festive period to witness everyone’s favourite girl with long, magical, golden hair trapped in a tower from birth by the wicked witch. Written by Ciaran Haggerty and performed by an excellent cast, this panto promises sparkling costumes and a comedy-fuelled show. For more information, go to theatresonline.com/shows/the-market-place-theatre/rapunzel Photo: DiscoverNI
6. Beauty and the Beast - Family Pantomime: Waterfront Hall, Belfast, November 22 - January 5
From the creative team that brought you last year’s smash hit, this season you can enjoy the timeless story of Beauty and the Beast. Watch Belle as she falls in love with the beast and breaks the spell that has been cast upon him in a dramatic and enchanting tale of unexpected romance & true love, paired with the world-famous soundtrack. For more information, go to waterfront.co.uk/what-s-on/beauty-the-beast Photo: Nick Patterson
7. Snow White and the Seven Christmas Elves – Pantomime: The Braid Theatre, Ballymena, December 5-7
Ballymena’s Braid Theatre presents an exciting twist on an old favourite, adding a festive feel to Snow White and her newly-renamed Seven Christmas Elves. Sit back and indulge in the comic chaos created by royal Housekeeper, Dame Holly Bush and Fairy Jinglebell and friends. For more information, go to thebraid.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173657946 Photo: The Braid Arts Centre Facebook
8. Mr Hullabaloo’s Winter Wonderland: The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown, December 8
Kicking off for one day only at 1pm on December 8, celebrate the season of snow and ice with Mr Hullabaloo’s Winter Wonderland inside The Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown. Magical tales will fill the air with live storytelling, singalongs and puppetry during Mr Hullabaloo and his friends' search for Santa Claus in the Winter Woods. For more information, go to burnavon.com/mr-hullabaloo-s-winter-wonderland Photo: The Burnavon Theatre Facebook