Watford panto 2026–27
A Christmas Carol at Watford Palace Theatre
A Christmas Carol: The Panto runs at Watford Palace Theatre in Watford from Sunday 29 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Sunday 29 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
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| Show times | Usually 14:30 and 19:00; weekday morning shows at 10:30 in early and mid December; 13:00 and 17:00 on Christmas Eve |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | The whole family |
| Tickets | From £20 All tickets a flat £20 until the end of October; group rates and membership discounts do not apply |
| Starring | Michael Lambourne, Terence Frisch, Anna Tolputt, Lakesha Cammock |
| Theatre | Watford Palace Theatre, Watford WD17 1JZ |
| Produced by | Watford Palace Theatre |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Wednesday 9 December at 14:30, Sunday 13 December at 14:30 |
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| BSL | None announced yet |
| Audio described | Sunday 27 December at 14:30 |
| Captioned | Sunday 27 December at 14:30 |
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 01923 225 671 Watford Palace Theatre's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | House lights stay on, loud and sudden noises are turned down or cut, bright lights are softened, you can move about, make noise and come and go, and a chill-out space with sensory toys, cushions and ear defenders is open. |
| Visual story | Read the visual story |
| Carer tickets | Free companion ticket for a carer at nearly all shows; tick the companion option in your online account, then book an Access User Companion ticket with an Access User ticket. You may be asked for proof, such as a Blue Badge. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
The visual story is the venue's general guide to relaxed performances, not one for this panto; a visual guide to the story and characters is sent out before each relaxed show, and familiarisation tours are offered. Access seats can be booked online once your account is set up. The phone is the general box office; ask them for the best seats for the captions. Audio described shows usually come with a touch tour an hour before.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Watford Palace Theatre's own panto version of A Christmas Carol with a Watford twist, with Michael Lambourne as Scrooge and dame Terence Frisch playing all the ghosts.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickmansworth Watersmeet | Peter Pan | Fri 4 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | £13 | 3 miles | |
| Hatch End Harrow Arts Centre (Elliott Hall) | Sleeping Beauty | Sat 5 Dec to Tue 29 Dec | £22 | RelaxedBSL | 4 miles |
| St Albans The Alban Arena | Beauty and the Beast | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £16 | RelaxedBSL | 7 miles |
| Potters Bar Wyllyotts Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | Fri 11 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | £20 | 9 miles | |
| Hayes Beck Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | Wed 9 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | 10 miles | ||
| Chesham The Elgiva | Snow White | Thu 3 Dec to Sat 2 Jan | BSL | 10 miles |
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Watford Palace Theatre, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.