The countdown is on! There’s just one month to go until Aladdin’s magic carpet flies onto Bournemouth Pavilion’s stage – and you’re invited!

Get ready for a show packed with all the traditional pantomime fun – dazzling costumes, show-stopping songs, hilarious comedy, and plenty of audience participation. This year’s production promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a talented cast of stars and familiar faces bringing the adventurous story of Aladdin to life.

Running from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, this magical Christmas treat stars Coronation Street’s James Cartwright as Abanazar, Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Kristel Herrera as Princess Jasmine, Noel Brodie as Wishee Washee, Jamie Steen as Widow Twankey, Bree Smith as Spirit of the Ring and Dante Nardone as Aladdin.

Audiences are already showing huge excitement for this year’s show, with thousands of tickets already sold, and many taking advantage of the great value Friends and Family Saver ticket and other concessions. Early booking is strongly advised to get the best available seats in the house for the view you don’t want to miss. So, gather your friends, your family, and your festive spirit, and get your tickets!

Together, the cast will bring Aladdin’s adventure to life, with panto mischief, much-loved characters and Christmas spirit at its heart - a chance for families and friends to share the fun in their own way.

From curtain-up to the final bow, Aladdin promises an exciting adventure, perfect for families, friends, and panto fans of all ages. Tickets are on sale now at bournemouthpavilion.co.uk.

This year’s booking highlights include:

• Performances from Saturday 5 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027
• Accessible captioned performance on Monday 21 December 2026 – open to all
• A relaxed performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, open to everyone and great for those who prefer a gentler panto experience – view our online
  Relaxed Panto Performance Guide.
• Ice creams for school groups of 50+ plus a limited number of funded tickets for pupils on low income, thanks to the generosity of previous panto audiences (T&Cs apply).
• Group rates available (6+, 20+, 50+) (T&Cs apply).
• School and young people’s concessions for under 16s on selected performances (T&Cs apply) – Saturday 5 December (7pm), Sunday 6 December (3pm), Tuesday 8 December (10:30am), Wednesday 9 December (10:30am), Sunday 13 December (3pm), Monday 14 December (10:30am), Tuesday 15 December (10:30am), and Wednesday 16 December 2025.
• School performances available

For group bookings or school visits (including subsidised tickets for eligible schools) contact: [email protected]

More information about Bournemouth Pavilion can be found online at bournemouthpavilion.co.uk.

More information about UK Productions Ltd can be found online at ukproductions.co.uk.