West Midlands Theatres are under attack from the biggest bout of sesasonal slapstick, cross dressing frolics, and ‘it’s behind you’ madness ever

In fact you can’t swing Dick Wittington’s Cat by the tail without bumping into either a singing dwarf, dancing cow or evil queen – and no I’m not talking about Gatecrasher or the Nightinghale Club.   Of course we’re talking Pantomime – oh yes we are!

Here’s The West Midlands Big Panto List

…and if you go see any of them, please share your experiences and write us a little (or big) review here

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Belgrade Theatre

Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS

27th Nov 2013 to 5th Jan 2014

On their farm in Merrydale our hero Jack, his mother Dame Trott, and his brother Simon haven’t a bean to their name! Their friendly cow, Daisy, has gone dry and worse still the village is being destroyed by the evil giant Blunderbore.

Website http://www.belgrade.co.uk/

Sleeping Beauty

Grand Theatre

Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DE

7th Dec 2013 to 18th Jan 2014

Comedian and national treasure Joe Pasquale will lead an all star cast in the role of Muddles this Christmas. Well known for being one of the hardest working and top selling live comedians in British comedy today.

Website http://www.grandtheatre.info/

Aladdin

Redditch Palace Theatre

Alcester Square, Redditch, B98 8AE

9th Dec 2013 to 5th Jan 2014

Starring soap legend Todd Carty in this much loved tale from the Arabian Nights.

Website http://www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk/

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Birmingham Hippodrome

Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB

19th Dec 2013 to 2nd Feb 2014

Starring Gok Wan as the Man in the Mirror, Gary Wilmot and Stephanie Beacham. With the Magnificent Seven as you’ve never seen them before, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be a pantomime you won’t want to miss!

Website http://www.birminghamhippodrome.com

Aladdin and his Magical Lamp

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall

Upper Clifton Rd Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B73 6AB

14th Jan 2014 to 19th Jan 2014

Richcott Productions Present ALADDIN The Biggest Panto in Town! Fly away on a magical carpet ride of non stop, traditional pantomime fun this Season. Join our hero Aladdin, Widow Twankey and their friends on a fantastic adventure.

Website http://www.richcott-productions.com/

Mother Goose

Stourbridge Town Hall Theatre

Crown Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands

18th Jan 2014 to 25th Jan 2014

Mother Goose! The Egg-citing Family Pantomime presented by the award winning Stourbridge Pantomime Company!

Website http://www.stourbridgepanto.co.uk/

Jack And The Beanstalk

Derby Assembly Rooms

Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH

4th Dec 2013 to 5th Jan 2014

Starring X-Factor’s Marcus Collins as Jack, with Derby favourite Mike McClean as Simple Simon and Crackerjack’s Don Maclean as Dame Trott.

Website http://www.derbylive.co.uk/

Jack and the Beanstalk

Leicester Peepul Centre

Orchardson Avenue, Leicester. LE4 6DP

9th Dec 2013 to 23rd Dec 2013

Following last year’s hugely successful production of ‘Peter Pan’, we are proud to present ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, which promises even more laughs than you can shake a bag of magic beans at!

Website http://www.peepulcentre.com/

Red Riding Hood

Leicester Curve

Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3YQ

11th Dec 2013 to 4th Jan 2014

Once upon a time there was a young girl who went to spend the night at Grandma?s house? and her little brother came too!

Website http://www.curveonline.co.uk/

Aladdin

Telford Oakengates Theatre

Limes Walk, Oakengates,Telford, TF2 6EP

12th Dec 2013 to 5th Jan 2014

Starring Asa Elliot (Benidorm). Fasten your seat belts for a magical ride of mystery, sparkling romance and dazzling adventure.

Website http://www.theplacetelford.com/

Sleeping Beauty

Shrewsbury Severn Theatre

FRANKWELL QUAY, SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, SY3 8FT

8th Dec 2013 to 12 Jan 2014

BRAD FITT (‘one of the funniest Dames in the country!’) who will star alongside Shrewsbury favourites, ERIC SMITH (BBC Radio Shropshire) and comedian ADAM MOSS

website http://www.theatresevern.co.uk

Dick Whittington and his Cat

Bedworth Civic Hall

High Street, Bedworth, CV12 8NF

3rd Dec 2013 to 28th Dec 2013

The Civic Hall Pantomime Company present this seasons purr fect family offering. Full of music, comedy, song and dance.

Website http://civichallinbedworth.wordpress.com/

Aladdin

The Attic Theatre

The Lazy Cow, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6YY

16th Dec 2013 to 29th Dec 2013

Join Tread the Boards on this magical adventure as he searches for the magic lamp that will make all his wishes come true. Will the evil Abanazar take over the world and will Widow Twankey find a husband? All will be revealled!

Website http://www.treadtheboardstheatre.co.uk/

Aladdin

Royal Spa Centre

Newbold Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4HN

Sat 7th December 2013 to Sat 4th January 2014

website: http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/WDC/RoyalSpaCentre/

Sleeping Beauty

Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Eastgate Street, Stafford, ST16 2LT

Fri 13th December 2013 to Sat 11th January 2014

Get ready for a rocking Christmas with Sleeping Beauty, the classic fairytale told with a Rock ‘n’ Roll twist.

Website: http://www.staffordgatehousetheatre.co.uk

Snow White and The Magic Mirror

Lichfield Garrick Theatre

6 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014

With spectacular scenery and costumes, amazing effects and a magical musical score, this promises to be a sensational Christmas show for the whole family

http://www.garrickpanto.co.uk/

Aladdin

Foxlowe Arts centre

Market Place, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6AD

Dec 14 2013 to Jan 5 2014

A magical adventure for children and their grown-ups.

http://www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk

Aladdin

Prince oF Wales Centre

Church Street,Cannock,Staffordshire, WS11 1DE

Dec 22 to 30 2013

http://www.wlct.org/cannock/theatre/

Aladdin

De Montford Hall

Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU

14 Dec 2013 to 5 Jan 2014

It’s back! The De Montfort Hall panto returns for Christmas 2013 – after a gap of almost 20 years.

Website: http://www.demontforthall.co.uk

Aladdin

Worcester Swan Theatre

The Moors,Worcester, WR1 3ED

3rd Dec 2013 to 5th Jan 2014

Make all your Christmas wishes come true with a sparkling production of Aladdin, a magical family adventure for the festive season.

Website http://www.worcesterlive.co.uk