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The best Pantomimes on in London This Christmas

It's never too early to plan festive entertainment for all the family to enjoy...

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It's pantomime season - oh, yes, it is! The quintessential, camp British tradition brings colourful characters and fabulous change of style and pace to any theatre's roster, and London's West End has a long history of providing fantastic festive entertainment, especially when it comes to pantomime. However, it’s not just the West End that is packed with panto fun - there are some brilliant pantomimes wherever you look in London this year. 

There are kid-friendly classics as well as raucous adult-only shows packed with  panto dames, lavishly colourful costumes and sets, plus plenty of sing-along performances; read on for all the info you need!