Bournemouth panto 2026–27
Aladdin at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Aladdin Pantomime runs at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
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| Show times | Most days 14:30 and 19:00; weekday 10:30 and 18:00 in early-to-mid December; 11:00 and 15:00 on some Sundays; 13:00 and 17:00 around Christmas |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Tickets | From £18 From £18 excluding booking fees; £5 off for under-16s on many dates; relaxed shows £25 plus £3 fee |
| Starring | James Cartwright, Kristel Herrera, Dante Nardone, Jamie Steen, Noel Brodie |
| Schools and groups | School and youth group tickets £23.25 at set shows (one free staff place per 10); group discounts for 6+, 20+ and 50+ outside 19 Dec–1 Jan |
| Theatre | Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth BH1 2BU |
| Produced by | BH Live |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Tuesday 15 December at 10:30, Wednesday 30 December at 14:30 |
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| BSL | None announced yet |
| Audio described | None announced yet |
| Captioned | Monday 21 December at 14:30 |
A relaxed performance guide is available from the theatre. The 15 December relaxed show is a morning show with schools and young people's rates.
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 0300 500 0595 [email protected] Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | House lights stay on, sound and effects such as flashing lights and smoke are reduced or cut, noise is welcome, you can move about or leave and come back, and there are quieter areas for a break. |
| Visual story | Read the visual story |
| Carer tickets | A free Personal Assistant ticket may be available to members of the BH Live Access Scheme; join first with proof such as PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance or an Access Card, then book online while logged in. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
The guide is a written what-to-expect page for the relaxed panto rather than a picture story.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Aladdin at the Bournemouth Pavilion, with Coronation Street's James Cartwright as Abanazar and Noel Brodie back for a 12th year as Wishee Washee.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch The Regent | Cinderella | Sat 12 Dec to Wed 30 Dec | £19 | RelaxedBSL | 4 miles |
| Poole Lighthouse Poole | Jack and the Beanstalk | Thu 10 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £20 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 4 miles |
| Wimborne Minster The Tivoli Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | Sat 12 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £16 | Relaxed | 8 miles |
| Southampton Mayflower Theatre | Robin Hood | Sat 12 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £19.50 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 24 miles |
| Salisbury Salisbury Playhouse | Beauty and the Beast | Sat 28 Nov to Sun 10 Jan | £18.50 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 25 miles |
| Weymouth Weymouth Pavilion | Cinderella | Sat 19 Dec to Sat 2 Jan | £22 | 26 miles |
More: every Aladdin panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre (BH Live), checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.