Christmas pantomimes will return to theatres across south-east London in 2026, with productions of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk announced for venues in Bromley, Catford, Dartford and Greenwich.
Classic fairy tales will be staged with casts including TV personalities, West End performers and pantomime favourites, according to the announcements made so far.
Sleeping Beauty at Churchill Theatre, Bromley
The Churchill Theatre in Bromley will stage Sleeping Beauty from Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027. TV presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern will lead the cast, with BBC Radio 2 presenter and television personality Vernon Kay also confirmed in a starring role.
Produced by Trafalgar Theatre Productions and Churchill Theatre, the show will include comedy, audience participation, live music, colourful costumes and special effects.
Cinderella in Catford and Dartford
The Broadway Theatre in Catford will present Cinderella from Wednesday, December 9 to Thursday, December 31, 2026, with 39 performances scheduled. The production, presented by Enchanted Entertainment, follows Cinderella from life with her wicked Ugly Sisters to the Prince's ball, aided by her Fairy Godmother and friend Buttons.
Former Sugababes singer Amelle Berrabah will play the Fairy Godmother, Connor Byrne takes on Dandini and musical theatre performer Hollie Swain plays the title role. Returning pantomime favourite Wayne Rollins will play Buttons, with Jay Worthy and Mark Dugdale as the Ugly Sisters.
Dartford's Orchard Theatre will mark its reopening with Cinderella, running from Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027. The cast includes Keith Jack as Prince Charming, Abbie Budden as Cinderella and Ben Goffe as Buttons, with Gareth Mitchell and Garnon Davies as the stepsisters, Vanessa Dumatey as the fairy godmother and Craig Gallivan as Dandini.
Jack and the Beanstalk at Greenwich Theatre
Greenwich Theatre will stage Jack and the Beanstalk from Friday, November 27, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027. The production, written by and starring Anthony Spargo, follows Jack and his mother Dame Dotty Trott as they sell their cow Pat and climb a giant beanstalk to Cloudland, where Jack meets a giant.
James Haddrell will direct, with Steve Markwick as musical director.
