Accessible Pantos across Yorkshire this December
December is upon us, which means only one thing. Panto season of course! Everyone loves a bit of Panto magic at Christmas, and that’s why we think no one should miss out.
We’ve put together a list of Yorkshire-based relaxed, signed, dementia-friendly Pantomime performances happening over December. Tickets will be limited to the capacity of the venue. Please contact them for more information on your preferred performance.
York
All New Adventures of Peter Pan at York Theatre Royal
'Our 2022 pantomime is the magical All New Adventures of Peter Pan, co-produced with Evolution Productions. Join us for a fun-packed swashbuckling family adventure with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust magic. Expect laughter, music and family fun galore.'
Sun 04 Dec 1 pm - Dementia Friendly performance
Sun 11 Dec 1 pm & 5.30 pm Audio Described performance
Sat 17 Dec 2.30 pm - British Sign Language Interpreted performance
Sun 18 Dec 1.00 pm - Relaxed Performance
Sun 18 Dec 5.30 pm - Captioned Performance
Leeds
'You’re all invited to the ball! With the help of loyal friend Buttons and a sprinkling of Fairy Godmother magic, Cinderella escapes her rags and wicked stepsisters to attend the Royal Ball. Her dreams come true as she dances the night away with the charming Prince, capturing his heart. But when the clock strikes midnight the magic fades and Cinderella must leave the ball before anyone finds out, leaving the Prince on a mission to find the mysterious princess.'
Wednesday 7th Dec - 1.30 pm - Relaxed Performance
Thursday 8th Dec - 6 pm - British Sign Language Interpreted
Tuesday 13th Dec - 1.30 pm - Dementia Friendly
Wednesday 21st Dec - 2 pm - Relaxed Performance
Thursday 22nd Dec - 2 pm - British Sign Language Interpreted
Dick Whittington Rock and Roll at the Royal Varieties
'We are pleased to announce that Dick Whittington has been given the Rock ‘n’ Roll treatment (from the enchanted pen of Peter Rowe) and will be rocking The Varieties stage over Christmas 2022. You’ll be wowed by this breath-taking production which mixes traditional elements of audience participation and corny gags with a jukebox full of classic rock anthems and chart-toppers, all performed live on stage by our ultra-talented cast of actor-musicians.'
Friday 2nd December - 7 pm - British Sign Language Interpreted
Wednesday 28th Dec - 2 pm - Relaxed Performance
Halifax
Sleeping Beauty at The Victoria Theatre.
'When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late? Sleeping Beauty will have everything you have come to expect from the Victoria Theatre pantomime with a hilarious comic, an outrageous dame, a delightfully wicked baddie, marvellous musical numbers and tons of slapstick fun.'
Tuesday 13th December - 10 am - British Sign Language at the side of the stage
Wednesday 28th - 6.30 pm - Includes British Sign Language signing actors
Thursday 29th - 2 pm - Includes British Sign Language signing actors
Friday 30th December - 10.30 am Relaxed Performance
Wakefield
Dick Whittington at The Royal Theatre
Thursday 1st Dec - 10 am - Relaxed performance
Thursday 8th Dec - 10 am & 6 pm - British Sign Language Interpreted
Have we missed any? Get in touch here to let us know!