The best Christmas pantos and shows in Bristol for 2018
Posted on: 10 Nov 2018Halloween's over; Bonfire Night has burned out: now it’s time for the really good stuff – Christmas! But would the holidays be complete without a panto? Of course not! Browse our ultimate pantomime guide to the city and treat the family or friends to a night of laughter and festive cheer.
The Bristol Hippodrome
Cinderella
8th December - 6th January
The family will go to the ball – at Bristol Hippodrome! Join an all-star crew, including style guru Gok Wan as the Fairy Gokmother and strictly sensation and musical theatre mogul Brian Conley in this magical Christmas spectacular. There’s still tickets left, but be quick! Tickets: £12 - £45.
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The Redgrave Theatre
The Nativity – A Donkey’s Tale
8th December
Told from the perspective of stable animals, a new rendition of The Nativity returns to The Redgrave Theatre with a contemporary twist. Presented by the iconic Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, the performance will be a perfect way to introduce theatre to the little ones this festive season. Tickets: £8.
Santa’s Christmas Party
22nd December
Honalee Media is returning following last year’s sell-out performances with Santa’s Christmas Party. Arguably the most exciting festive performance for the little ones, this interactive tale watches Santa get his festive soiree back on track following meddling from Jack Frost. At just forty-five minutes, the show will be sure to keep 2-7-year-olds engaged with classic songs, games and Christmas fun. Following the show, every child will have the chance to meet Santa and receive a very special gift! Tickets: £11.50.
Bristol Old Vic
A Christmas Carol (ages 7+)
6th December - 13th January
Bah humbug! Head to the outstanding Bristol Old Vic for an enchanting interpretation of the Dicken’s classic, A Christmas Carol. Watch as Tom Morris (The Grinning Man, Swallows & Amazons) joins forces with Lee Lyford, and Gwyneth Herbert (The Snow Queen) retell this classic fable about self-awareness, change and festive spirit. Tickets: from £7.50.
Igloo
8th December – 6th January 2019
Following last year’s exceedingly popular show for 0-3-year-olds, Travelling Light in partnership with the Old Vic bring the (very) little ones Igloo; a sensory Christmas show packed with sights, sounds and texturised play. Give your toddler the magic of theatre this Christmas! Tickets: £6.
Livity Spit’s Nativity (ages 14+)
14th December – 22nd December
Who knew this historical tale could pack so much punch. Always a laugh, comedy duo Howard and Stu are set to tackle another of the greatest Christmas narratives ever told – The Nativity. Silly songs, unholy puppetry and lots of crudeness, this show is expected to be a hilarious festive treat. Tickets: from £13.
Blah Humbug’s Queer Christmas
17th December
Novelty knitwear, wondrous wit and amazing LGBT+ spoken word artists. Featuring the fantastic Toby Campion, this show is set to be fantastic! Tickets: £8.
University performances
University of Bristol Chamber Choir: Christmas Concert
5th December
Conducted by Harry Kirby, the performance will include Monteverdi’s Mass for four voices SV 190, as well as a selection of carols and seasonal choral works.
