The countdown is on! In just one month, Bournemouth Pavilion will be filled with laughter, magic, and mayhem as this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Cinderella, opens on Saturday 6 December 2025 and runs until Sunday 4 January 2026.

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 beloved story of Cinderella to life.

Audiences are already showing huge excitement for this year’s show, with thousands of tickets sold, including thousands of 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!

Produced by panto powerhouse, UK Productions Ltd, and written by acclaimed pantomime master Jon Monie, this year’s stars include Melanie Walters (Gavin & Stacey, BBC), Olivia Birchenough (Channel 5’s Milkshake!), Bournemouth’s favourite funny man, Noel Brodie, West End star Jack Wilcox, and The Fabulous Sisters, Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph.

Together, they’ll bring this enchanting rags-to-riches tale to life, complete with comedy, music, magic and, of course, a sprinkling of fairy godmother dust.

Cinderella tickets start from just £19 for selected performances. Early booking is strongly advised to get the best available seats in the house for the view you don’t want to miss. This is one fairytale that won’t wait until midnight!

From curtain-up to the final bow, Cinderella promises pure magic, perfect for families, friends, and fairytale fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now at bournemouthpavilion.co.uk.

This year’s panto highlights include:

• Performances from Saturday 6 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026.
• A variety of vibrant, young talent from across the region including singers and dancers.
• Captioned performance on Sunday 14 December 2025 – open to all
• A relaxed performance on Tuesday 16 December 2025, open to everyone and great for those who prefer a gentler panto experience.
• School performances Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10, Monday 15 and Wednesday 17 December 2025. Ice creams for school groups of 30+ 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 (10+, 20+, 30+). Great for clubs, large families and social groups
• Concessions for under 16s on selected performances.

For group bookings or school visits (including subsidised tickets for eligible schools), contact: groupsales@bhlive.org.uk

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