Snow White heads into an enchanted Oxford woodland, Dick Whittington sets off for London from Henley and three different productions of The Snow Queen bring winter adventures to Oxfordshire stages this season.
For families planning a Christmas theatre trip, the announced programme includes long-running professional productions and shorter community shows. Tickets listed by venues include £13 in Wantage and £17.34 including the online booking fee in Witney, while some theatres offer cheaper performances away from the busiest dates.
This guide covers confirmed pantomimes opening in November and December 2026, including runs continuing into January. Wallingford and Bicester’s separately announced 2027 productions appear below. Details were checked on 26 October 2026. Further community announcements may follow.
Christmas pantomimes at a glance
| Show and location | Dates | Official information and booking |
|---|---|---|
| The Snow Queen, Chipping Norton Theatre | 18 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 | Chipping Norton Theatre |
| Snow White, Oxford Playhouse | 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 | Oxford Playhouse |
| The Wizard of Oz, Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group | 26 to 28 November 2026 | Organiser’s listing and ticket link |
| Robin Hood, The Players Theatre, Thame | 3 to 13 December 2026 | Thame Players |
| Dick Whittington, The Kenton, Henley-on-Thames | 5 to 29 December 2026 | The Kenton |
| Sleeping Beauty, Corn Exchange, Witney | 18 to 31 December 2026 | Corn Exchange Witney |
| The Snow Queen, The Beacon, Wantage | 18 to 21 December 2026 | The Beacon |
| Jack and the Beanstalk, Cornerstone, Didcot | 18 to 30 December 2026 | Cornerstone Arts Centre |
Snow White at Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse gives the familiar fairytale a local setting in West Oxford Wood, where Queen Narcissa’s pursuit of beauty threatens the forest. Snow and her allies must challenge the queen and her all-knowing mirror, MiRi.
Written by Sarah Henley and directed by Mike Tweddle, the production runs from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Eliza Bowden plays Snow White and Duane Gooden plays Marigold.
The age guidance is five and over, with a listed duration of two hours 20 minutes and an interval. Free lap tickets are available for babies under 18 months. Prices depend on the performance and seat chosen through Oxford Playhouse’s booking page.
The Snow Queen at Chipping Norton Theatre
Gerda and her sweet-loving mother, Dame Candy Cane, set out to rescue Kai after the Snow Queen kidnaps him and cancels Christmas. Their journey takes them past goblins and frozen lakes towards the Winter Palace.
Caroline Leslie directs Toby Hulse’s pantomime, with music by Paul Herbert. The run lasts from 18 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, and the theatre suggests ages four and over.
Off-peak tickets are £18 to £30, standard performances £26 to £38 and peak performances £34 to £46, including booking fees. Some performances are adults-only, so check the label when choosing a family visit. See the theatre’s performance schedule for dates and prices.
The Wizard of Oz in Kingston Bagpuize
Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group presents James Barry’s pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz from 26 to 28 November 2026, with Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Tinman and Cowardly Lion.
The organiser lists 7.30pm performances on Thursday and Friday, followed by shows at 2pm and 6.30pm on Saturday. Advertised tickets are £16 for adults, £11 for children and £52 for a family of two adults and two children. The production supports Sobell House. The group’s Oxfordshire Drama Network announcement links to its ticket seller.
Robin Hood at The Players Theatre, Thame
Thame Players’ Christmas production is Robin Hood, running from 3 to 13 December 2026 at The Players Theatre in Nelson Street.
It offers a community theatre option earlier in December, before several of the county’s shorter Christmas runs begin. The company’s What’s On page carries the booking link for Robin Hood alongside its other productions.
Dick Whittington at The Kenton, Henley
Immersion Theatre returns to The Kenton with Dick Whittington from 5 to 29 December 2026. Dick’s search for a new life in London brings him into conflict with King Rat, with Timmy the cat among his companions.
The venue’s standard public-performance prices are £32 for adults and £25 for under-16s, including its listed booking fee and levies. Selected performances offer a cast meet-and-greet for an additional £2 per child.
The relaxed and signed performance on 14 December at 6pm has all tickets priced at £16.75. There is another signed performance on 22 December at 2.30pm. Performance choices and booking are on The Kenton’s production page.
Sleeping Beauty at Corn Exchange Witney
Buttercross Theatre Productions brings Sleeping Beauty to Witney’s Corn Exchange from 18 to 31 December 2026.
Princess Aurora faces Carabosse’s spinning-wheel curse in a production featuring songs, comedy and audience participation. The producer’s TicketSource booking lists adults aged 15 and over at £17.34 (£16 plus £1.34 booking fee) and children under 15 at £10.84 (£10 plus 84p booking fee). The Corn Exchange listing links to the producer; its live booking list shows individual performances.
Witney’s relaxed performance is on 19 December at 1.45pm. The 29 December show at 7.30pm is the After-Dark Panto and is strictly 18-plus.
The Snow Queen at The Beacon, Wantage
Wantage’s version of The Snow Queen has its own story: Jack Frost persuades the queen to trap Wantonia in an endless winter. The Summer Fairy, dame Nancy Neapolitan and a group of reindeer attempt to put things right.
The Beacon lists six performances from 18 to 21 December 2026, with tickets at £13 for adults and children. Opening night starts at 6.30pm, followed by 11am and 2.30pm performances on Saturday and Sunday, and an 11am show on Monday. The Beacon’s booking page has the individual dates.
Jack and the Beanstalk at Cornerstone, Didcot
Polka Dot Pantomimes and Cornerstone stage Jack and the Beanstalk from 18 to 30 December 2026, with Daisy the Cow joining Jack’s giant-climbing adventure.
The current venue page lists full-price tickets at £22 to £27 and under-16 tickets at £18 to £22. The opening gala on 18 December at 6.30pm is advertised at £22, or £18 for children and concessions.
Cornerstone’s production notes advertise a relaxed performance on 21 December at 3pm, plus a performance for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences on 28 December at 11am, with a free touch tour at 10am. Its timetable also marks 28 December as relaxed. BSL interpretation or captioning is not specified on the individual booking pages; confirm the adaptations with the box office on 01235 515144.
Finding an accessible performance
Oxford Playhouse lists a relaxed Snow White on 11 December at 6pm, a dementia-friendly performance on 9 December at 2pm, and BSL interpretation on 10 December at 6pm. Audio-described performances with touch tours include 12 December at 11am and 2 January at 2pm. The 2 January performance at 6pm is captioned. Other access dates appear in its schedule, including schools performances.
Chipping Norton lists relaxed performances on 27 November at 11am and 10 December at 4pm, a captioned show on 5 December at 2pm, and an audio-described show on 28 November at 2pm with a 1pm touch tour.
Contact the relevant venue when booking wheelchair spaces, companion tickets or touch tours. A show’s access performance and the building arrangements are separate things to check.
Looking ahead: Wallingford and Bicester in 2027
Sinodun Players’ The Snow Queen runs at the Corn Exchange in Wallingford from 15 to 30 January 2027. The company has announced Alan Frayn’s script, directed by Emma Trotman and Poppy Jackson. Its production announcement confirms the dates, with booking through the Corn Exchange.
Launton Village Players has announced Puss in Boots at Cooper School Performance Hall, Bicester, from 17 to 20 February 2027. This will be the group’s 40th pantomime. Its official website will carry ticket information.
These are later winter outings rather than December 2026 performances. For every production, use the official venue or organiser link to check the chosen performance, remaining availability, ticket categories and any additional fees before paying.
