Christmas Pantos & Shows in Dorset

Christmas is a great time to introduce your children to the magic of live theatre and create special family memories for years to come.

24 November

The Santa Show 2018 – Santa’s Christmas Party The Regent Centre, Christchurch BH23 1AS

An interactive festive family show with a host of festive songs and party games particularly suitable for 2 - 7 year olds. Plus, there’s a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself! 11am – 2pm. Family £38.

25 November

Magical Christmas Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth BH1 2BU

See over 280 talented young dancers from seven local dance schools showcase a dazzling display of dance and costume. £14.50.

2 December

Santa in Love Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth DT4 8ED

Join Santa and his friends in this fun-filled family musical complete with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs. Santa will be around after the show to meet your little ones and hand out presents. 2pm. Family £42.

7 – 31 December

Dick Whittington Poole Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG

A family pantomime adventure with Dick Whittington and his acrobatic cat journey from Poole to Olde London Town & beyond seeking fame and fortune. Starring CBeebies favourite, Chris Jarvis. From £18.

8 December – 6 January

Sleeping Beauty Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth BH1 2BU

A family treat, Sleeping Beauty is packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and plenty of laughter. Starring EastEnders’s Rita Simons and Milkshake’s Olivia Birchenough. From £19.50.

12 –24 December

Your Toys Sherling Studio, Poole Lighthouse, Poole BH15 1UG

A puppetry show like no other - that features your very own toys! A funny and heart-warming story about friends pulling together that’s full of music, creative play, silliness and surprises. Bring a toy & watch it join in the rumpus. From £9.

15 - 24 December

Best Ever Christmas Show Allendale Centre, Wimborne Minster BH21 1AS

Santa brings this fun-filled festive extravaganza to life with some best loved characters - the Naughty Gnome, Silly Elf and Fairy Snowdrop! Don’t miss the sing-along, dance-along, clap-along and funniest ‘Best Ever Christmas Show’ - plus all children get a free ice cream! Family £39. Under 2s free.

​19 December

The Santa Show 2018 – Santa’s Christmas Party Verwood Hub, Verwood BH31 7QE

Everyone’s getting ready for Santa's Christmas Party, but somebody has been up to mischief... Help get Santa's Christmas Party back on track with festive songs and party games. Plus, there’s a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself! 1pm & 4pm.

22 December

The Snow Baby Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport DT6 3NR

A magical children’s theatre show with beautiful puppetry, imaginative storytelling and music – a gentle show exploring family, love and loss, with music, confetti and funny moments for the whole family to enjoy! 2pm. £6.

15 December – 5 January

Dick Whittington Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth DT4 8ED

The rags-to-riches story tells the tale of a boy from Gloucester who travels all the way to London to make his fortune. With stunning scenery, toe-tapping songs, and incredible special effects. Family £56.

19 – 24 December 2018

Christmas Spectacular The Regent Centre, Christchurch BH23 1AS

Bursting with festive delights, this is a magical and heart-warming Christmas treat for the whole family to enjoy, with dazzling costumes and sparkling production. 7pm. 2pm matinee performances Sat – Mon. Family £58.

21 December – 6 January

Cinderella Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne BH21 1LT

Cinderella heads off to the Ball to meet her very own Prince Charming but will her wicked Ugly Stepsisters try to stop her from getting her ‘Happy Ever After’? With toe-tapping tunes, laughter and eye-popping special effects! Adult £18.15, under 16s £14.30.

3 January

Beauty and The Beast: Sing-A-Long Corn Exchange, Dorchester DT1 1HF

Banish those post-Christmas blues with a special sing-along screening of Disney’s latest spectacular. With on-screen lyrics, fans young and old can sing along to their favourite hits from this romantic fairy tale. 2pm. £4.

Check details with the venue before you come just in case times or prices have changed since we went to print. And don’t forget to tell them you heard it first in Families Dorset magazine!