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Tinsel, terrible jokes, and talking animals – it can only mean one thing. Panto season is back! If you’re staying with House of Fisher this Christmas, you’re in prime position to join in the festive chaos. Whether you love booing the baddie, cheering the hero, or shouting “He’s behind you!” here’s your guide to the best pantos near House of Fisher in 2025.
READING (100 Kings Road and City Wall House)
Beauty and the Beast
The Hexagon, Reading
Saturday 6 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
Get ready for a panto spectacular like no other! With a magical digital set, hilarious slapstick, toe-tapping songs and bags of audience participation, Beauty and the Beast promises festive fun for the whole family.
Join children’s TV favourite Justin Fletcher and Reading’s award-winning Dame Paul Morse, alongside a fantastic cast, as they bring this classic fairytale to life.
A Christmas Carol
Reading Rep Theatre
28 Nov 2025 – 3 Jan 2026
Step back into Victorian Reading, where Scrooge is as grumpy as ever (even the biscuit factory can’t sweeten him up!). But with a little ghostly guidance, can he discover the true meaning of Christmas?
Packed with festive magic, laughter, and Dickensian charm, A Christmas Carol is a heartwarming treat for the whole family. Don’t miss this joyful journey from “bah humbug” to “Merry Christmas!”
NEWBURY (Central Gate)
Robin Hood & Maid Marian
Corn Exchange, Newbury
Friday 28 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026
The award-winning team Plested, Brown and Wilsher are back with a brand-new adventure – and this year it’s arrows at the ready!
Join Robin, Marian and their band of merry mischief-makers in the magical forests of Newburyshire as they take on the dastardly Sheriff. Expect swashbuckling fun, fabulous shoes, toe-tapping tunes from across the decades, and more laughs than you can shake a bow at.
Full of mayhem, music and merry-making, this panto promises to hit the bullseye for festive family fun!
BRACKNELL (Beneficial House)
Mother Goose & the Golden Egg
South Hill Park, Bracknell
Friday 28 November 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
Step into a world where fairy tales meet the TikTok generation! Join the big-hearted Mother Goose, her magical sidekick Priscilla the goose, and a host of colourful characters on a quest to prove that kindness really does matter.
With Ravenella the mischievous influencer causing chaos, viral dance routines galore, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is a panto that blends tradition with today’s trends.
BASINGSTOKE (Central Point)
Aladdin
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Thursday 11 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
Your wish is granted! Step into a world of magic, mayhem and laugh-out-loud fun as Aladdin takes to the stage in this year’s spectacular panto.
Starring TV favourite James Mackenzie (Raven) as the dastardly Abanazar, local legend Chris Pizzey with his trademark comedy, and the fabulous Nic Gibney returning as Widow Twankey, this show is packed with sparkle, slapstick and show-stopping songs.
From jaw-dropping magic carpet rides to outrageous comedy routines, Aladdin promises thrills, giggles and festive fun for the whole family. Don’t miss Basingstoke’s biggest Christmas adventure!
FARNBOROUGH (Solstice House)
Jack and the Beanstalk
Princes Hall, Aldershot
Friday 5 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026
Climb high into the clouds for a giant-sized adventure full of magic, laughter and festive fun!
When Jack trades the family cow for a handful of beans, he discovers a world above the clouds where danger – and destiny – await. With the help of his loveable mum Dame Trott, Jack must outwit the fearsome Giant and win back his true love.
Packed with dazzling sets, fabulous costumes, toe-tapping songs and all your favourite panto traditions, Jack and the Beanstalk is the ultimate feel-good family treat this Christmas.
CAMBERLEY (Central House)
Aladdin
Camberley Theatre
4th – 31st December
Hop aboard the magic carpet for the pantomime where wishes really do come true!
Join cheeky hero Aladdin and his hilarious mum, Widow Twankey, as they battle the wicked Abanazar, uncover enchanted secrets, and chase dreams of love and adventure. With a little help from the Genie of the Lamp and the mischievous Spirit of the Ring, can Aladdin save the day and win the Princess’s heart?
Bursting with dazzling costumes, sparkling sets, toe-tapping tunes and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, Aladdin is a magical family treat that will whisk audiences of all ages into a world of wonder.
Combine your Panto joy with a comfortable stay
Don’t let the fun stop at the theatre doors! Make your panto night truly unforgettable with a stay at House of Fisher. After laughter, music, and magic, return to a warm, welcoming apartment – the perfect place to relive your favourite moments and start planning tomorrow’s festive fun!
For the best available rate, always book directly. Get in touch today with our friendly and knowledgeable award-winning reservations team on 01189 514151, email reservations@houseoffisher.com or book online.