Five Surrey theatres have their Christmas 2026 pantomimes on sale. They run from early December into the new year, and weekend and school-holiday performances are the most popular. Below are the dates, the prices each theatre publishes, and the special performances: relaxed shows (lights up, sound down, and nobody minds if children move about), signed and captioned shows, and the late-night adults-only versions.
Every detail is from the theatre's own website, read on 1 November 2026. The photo shows the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford lit up on a winter evening. For more December days out, see our guides to Christmas markets, Christmas lights and Santa's grottos in Surrey.
2026 pantos at a glance
- Woking: Goldilocks and The Three Bears
- Fri 4 December 2026 – Sun 3 January 2027, Woking Theatre
- Guildford: Sleeping Beauty
- Sat 5 December 2026 – Sun 10 January 2027, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
- Ticketsfrom £15
- Camberley: The Wizard of Oz
- 10–31 December 2026, Camberley Theatre
- £20–£35
- Epsom: Snow White
- Fri 11 December 2026 – Sun 3 January 2027, Epsom Playhouse
- Early birdfrom £22.50
- Leatherhead: Beauty and the Beast
- 19–27 December 2026, The Leatherhead Theatre
- Adults £26.50, children £24.50
Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud
Guildford
Guildford's riverside theatre has the longest run of these five pantos, into the second week of January. Its prices include all fees, and it offers a pre-show dining package that starts two hours before curtain up. It also has the widest choice of accessible performances of any panto here.
- Dates
- Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027
- Starring
- Lucy Benjamin and Peter Gordon
- Tickets
- From £15, fees included
- Babies under 2 free
- Concessions, group and school discounts
- Relaxed
- Sat 12 Dec 10.30am and Sun 13 Dec 5pm
- Signed (BSL)
- Thu 10 Dec 10.30am and Wed 16 Dec 7pm
- Also
- Captioned Thu 7 Jan 7pm
- Dementia friendly Fri 8 Jan 1pm
Goldilocks and The Three Bears at Woking Theatre
Woking
The ATG-run theatre in Woking, where Goldilocks and her circus friends set out to save their Big Top. Ticket prices are shown when you choose a performance on the ATG booking site.
- Dates
- Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
- Relaxed
- Wednesday 30 December 2026
- Also
- A touch tour for blind and partially sighted visitors
The Wizard of Oz at Camberley Theatre
Camberley
Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion take the yellow brick road, with the Wicked Witch of the West trying to stop them. Camberley prices its performances as peak and off peak, and the off-peak ones cost less.
- Dates
- Thursday 10 to Thursday 31 December 2026
- Tickets
- £20–£35
- Off-peak performances and an opening-night offer
- Relaxed
- Saturday 19 December, 10am
- Adults only (18+)
- Sunday 27 December, 8pm
- Running time
- 2 hours 30 minutes with an interval
- Recommended for ages 3+
Snow White at Epsom Playhouse
Epsom
Epsom Playhouse puts on its own annual family panto, with up to three performances a day over the school holidays, including two on Christmas Eve.
- Dates
- Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027
- Tickets
- Early birdplus a £1.50 restoration levyfrom £22.50
- Tickets can't be refunded
- Signed
- Thursday 17 December, 7pm
- Relaxed
- Wednesday 30 December, 3.30pm
Beauty and the Beast at The Leatherhead Theatre
Leatherhead
A shorter, one-week run produced by LP Creatives, with morning and afternoon shows. The theatre also stages a separate adults-only version, Booty and the Beast (18+).
- Dates
- Saturday 19 to Sunday 27 December 2026
- Tickets
- Adult£26.50
- Child£24.50
- Concession£24.00
- Family ticket£98.00
- Members£23.50
- Plus a £1.50 restoration fund per ticket
- Groups
- 12–49 people £23.00 each
- 50 or more£21.00
No panto this year: Redhill and Dorking
The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill is closed for now: its website says reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC, a weak type of concrete) was found in the building. Dorking Halls had no Christmas panto on its website when we checked on 1 November; we'll add one if it appears.
Booking tips
Weekend and school-holiday performances are the most popular, so book those early; at Camberley, the performances marked off peak cost less. Check what the price includes: Guildford's include all fees, while Epsom and Leatherhead add a £1.50 levy per ticket. If a child finds loud noise or sitting still hard, the relaxed performances are worth planning around, and the adults-only shows at Camberley and Leatherhead are for grown-ups only. For more indoor outings with children, see our guide to rainy-day days out in Surrey.
Common questions
What pantomimes are on in Surrey for Christmas 2026?
Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford (5 Dec–10 Jan); Goldilocks and The Three Bears at Woking Theatre (4 Dec–3 Jan); The Wizard of Oz at Camberley Theatre (10–31 Dec); Snow White at Epsom Playhouse (11 Dec–3 Jan); and Beauty and the Beast at The Leatherhead Theatre (19–27 Dec).
What is the Guildford panto for 2026?
Sleeping Beauty, starring Lucy Benjamin and Peter Gordon, at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027. Tickets start at £15 including fees, and babies under 2 go free.
What is the Woking panto for 2026?
Goldilocks and The Three Bears at Woking Theatre, from Friday 4 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with a relaxed performance on Wednesday 30 December.
What is the cheapest panto in Surrey?
Tickets for Sleeping Beauty at the Yvonne Arnaud in Guildford start at £15 including fees. Camberley's The Wizard of Oz is £20–£35, Epsom's Snow White has early bird tickets from £22.50 plus a £1.50 levy, and Leatherhead's Beauty and the Beast is £24.50 for a child and £26.50 for an adult, or £98 for a family ticket.
Are there relaxed panto performances in Surrey?
Yes: Guildford on Sat 12 Dec (10.30am) and Sun 13 Dec (5pm), Camberley on Sat 19 Dec (10am), Woking on Wed 30 Dec, and Epsom on Wed 30 Dec (3.30pm). Guildford also has signed, captioned and dementia-friendly performances, and Epsom a signed show on Thu 17 Dec at 7pm.
Is there an adult panto in Surrey?
Camberley Theatre has an adults-only (18+) performance of The Wizard of Oz on Sunday 27 December at 8pm, and The Leatherhead Theatre stages a separate adult panto, Booty and the Beast (18+).
Is there a panto at the Harlequin in Redhill this year?
No. The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill is temporarily closed after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found in the building, according to its website.
