Lancaster panto 2026–27
Robin Hood at Lancaster Grand Theatre
Robin Hood: Family Panto runs at Lancaster Grand Theatre in Lancaster from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Monday 28 December 2026.
| Dates | Saturday 28 November 2026 to Monday 28 December 2026 |
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| Show times | Mostly 14:30 matinees and 19:30 evenings, with some 11:00 and 15:00 shows |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Tickets | From £13.50 to £15.50 Adult £14.50–£15.50, child and 60+ £13.50–£14.50, family of four £49–£54; 6% booking fee |
| Production | A community (amateur) production by Lancaster Grand Theatre |
| Adults-only version | The Grand also hosts a separate 18+ adult panto, 'Pinocchio' by After Dark Entertainments, on evenings from 5 to 20 December. |
| Theatre | Lancaster Grand Theatre, Lancaster LA1 1NL |
| Produced by | Lancaster Grand Theatre |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Saturday 5 December at 10:30 |
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| BSL | None announced yet |
| Audio described | None announced yet |
| Captioned | None announced yet |
Relaxed performance bookable only by phone on 01524 64695.
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 01524 64695 Lancaster Grand Theatre's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | Changes are made for a more relaxed atmosphere, the audience can react naturally, and staff are on hand throughout. |
| Visual story | Read the visual story |
| Carer tickets | Free seat next to the disabled person for an essential carer of someone on enhanced PIP, the highest rate of DLA or Attendance Allowance; limited, first come, first served. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
Relaxed show tickets and wheelchair spaces can only be booked through the box office. The social story is the theatre's general guide. Stalls are up 10 steps; step-free entry is by a side ramp.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Lancaster Grand's own family panto this year is Robin Hood, with a relaxed performance for audiences with additional needs; a separate professional schools panto (Red Riding Hood by Funcast) plays weekday mornings.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleetwood Marine Hall | Jack and the Beanstalk | Sun 27 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | 12 miles | ||
| Barrow-in-Furness Barrow Town Hall (Banqueting Hall) | Sleeping Beauty | Thu 17 Dec to Sat 2 Jan | £10 | Relaxed | 18 miles |
| Blackpool Blackpool Grand Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £18 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 19 miles |
| Preston The Guild Lounge, Preston Guild Hall | Cinderella | Wed 16 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | £14 | 20 miles | |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort | Aladdin | Sat 21 Nov to Thu 24 Dec | £12 | 21 miles | |
| Lytham St Annes Lowther Pavilion | Beauty and the Beast | Mon 30 Nov to Sun 3 Jan | BSL | 23 miles |
More: every Robin Hood panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Lancaster Grand Theatre, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.