7 of the best pantomimes in Norfolk to watch in 2023

These are some of the biggest and best pantomimes running in Norfolk over the 2023 festive season.

My First: The Night Before Christmas is coming to The Garage in Norwich (Image: Supplied)

1. My First: The Night Before Christmas, Norwich 

When: November 28-December 31 

Where: The Garage, 14 Chapel Field North, Norwich, NR2 1NY

Price: £8.50-£12.50, thegarage.org.uk/01603 283382

While not strictly a panto, the 'My First' shows, aimed at children aged up to four and their parents, are interactive and immersive.

Dress up to dance, race after reindeer and prepare to party as you help Lucy get ready for her Christmas celebration, which the show created by The Garage and All-In Productions. 

Dick Whittington is this year's panto at the Gorleston Pavilion (Image: Gorleston Pavilion)

2. Dick Whittington, Gorleston 

When: December 7-January 6 

Where: Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, NR31 6PP

Price: Adults (16+): £14, concessions (60+): £12, children (15 and under): £10, gorlestonpavilion.co.uk/01493 662832

This rags-to-riches tale will take you on a magical journey through the streets of London with Dick, his cat Tommy and cheeky panto dame Sarah the Cook. 

An adult panto version of Dick Whittington, strictly for over 18s, is also at the venue this Christmas, which promises to be wonderfully outrageous. 

Coronation Street's Beverley Callard stars as the Evil Fairy at Norwich Theatre Royal Picture: Richard Jarmy Photography (Image: Richard Jarmy Photography)

3. Sleeping Beauty - The Fairy's Tale, Norwich

Where: Norwich Theatre Royal, Theatre Street, Norwich, NR2 1RL

When: December 9-January 7

Price: From £25.50, norwichtheatre.org/01603 630000

Rise and shine as Sleeping Beauty - The Fairy's Tale is this year's Theatre Royal panto with a twist, featuring an all-star cast including Coronation Street's Beverley Callard as the villain. 

Can dreams really come true? Will the fairy save the day? Is the Prince the only way? 

Join the Queen and Fairy as they embark on a journey to save the panto princess.

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Dick Whittington and his Cat is the 2023 panto at the Alive Corn Exchange in King's Lynn (Image: Alive Corn Exchange)

4. Dick Whittington and his Cat, King's Lynn

Where: King's Lynn Corn Exchange, Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn, PE30 1JW

When: December 8-31 

Price: £18-£24, kingslynncornexchange.co.uk/01553 764864

Join Dick Whittington, his acrobatic cat and a cast of crazy characters on the adventure of a lifetime in a story of courage and friendship.

Returning by popular demand for his 10th year in the King's Lynn panto is comic Scott Cripps, who will play Idle Jack.

Robin Hood, played by Charlie Randall, is on the lookout for the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham in this year’s pantomime at St. George’s Theatre in Great Yarmouth Picture: TMS Media (Image: TMS Media)

5. Robin Hood, Great Yarmouth

When: December 15-31 

Where: St. George's Theatre, King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2PG

Price: Adults (16+): £15, under 16s: £12, stgeorgestheatre.com/01493 331484

Join the heroic outlaw Robin Hood as he strives to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marion in a panto packed with comedy, popular songs, dance and bundles of audience participation.

Will Robin and his trusty Merry Crew outwit the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and Guy of Gorleston?

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Cinderella is coming to Sheringham Little Theatre (Image: Sheringham Little Theatre)

6. Cinderella, Sheringham 

When: December 15-January 2 

Where: Sheringham Little Theatre, 2 Station Road, Sheringham, NR26 8RE

Price: Adults: £20, under 16s: £15, sheringhamlittletheatre.com/01263 822347

Polish off your pumpkin, dust off your gowns and join Prince Charming as he hosts the biggest Christmas party of the year in search of his one true love.

Will the Ugly Sisters, Beeston and Bump, steal his heart? Will Cinderella’s evil stepmother, the Baroness of Blakeney, lock her away? Or will the Fairy Godmother and Buttons ensure there is a happily ever after? 

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Watch Cinderella at The Corn Hall in Diss this Christmas (Image: The Corn Hall)

7. Cinderella, Diss 

When: December 16-31

Where: The Corn Hall, 10 St Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB

Price: Adults (16+): £16, under 16s: £14, thecornhall.co.uk/01379 652241

This classic fairytale will be brought to life with fabulous costumes, catchy songs and plenty of audience interaction. 

The show features plenty of local references, with Diss and Dat the Ugly Sisters and Cinderella's evil mother Lady Mere.