Wantage becomes the frozen kingdom of Wantonia in The Beacon’s Christmas pantomime, The Snow Queen, running from 18 to 21 December 2026.
Jack Frost persuades the queen to make winter last forever. Her sister, the Summer Fairy, attempts a rescue with help from dame Nancy Neapolitan and some reindeer.
At a glance
Venue: The Beacon, Portway, Wantage, OX12 9BX.
Dates: 18 to 21 December 2026.
Listed tickets: £13 for adults and children.
TaleGate returns to Wantage
The show is from TaleGate Theatre Productions, whose return for 2026 was announced by Vale of White Horse District Council when pantomime came back to The Beacon in 2025.
Last year’s Jack and the Beanstalk followed a gap after Robin Hood in 2023. The Snow Queen continues that return of Christmas pantomime to the town, this time with a story built around Wantonia and its unending winter.
The council’s announcement identifies TaleGate as the company behind the returning pantomime.
Six performances before Christmas
The production combines pop songs, magic and puppets. It opens on Friday 18 December at 6.30pm.
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December each have performances at 11am and 2.30pm. The final listed show is on Monday 21 December at 11am.
That provides a Friday evening option and four weekend daytime shows before the Monday finale. The venue lists the same £13 price for adult, child and wheelchair tickets.
Booking questions
Is this the Chipping Norton production?
No. Wantage’s announced story and characters differ from Chipping Norton Theatre’s pantomime of the same name.
Where are tickets available?
The Beacon’s official show page has booking links for each performance. The box office number is 01235 763456.
