Christmas is a great time to go to the theatre to see a panto or a family Christmas show. Here’s a fab guide to all the 2025 pantomimes in Berkshire from Newbury and Reading to Maidenhead and Basingstoke, as well as the best ‘non panto’ family Christmas theatre shows. If you live close to county borders, find all the pantomimes in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey too.
2025 Pantomimes & Family Christmas Theatre Shows in Berkshire
Scroll on down and you’ll find what pantos and children’s theatre shows are taking to the stage this year in Berkshire. Click on any of the links for more information.
SPOTLIGHT – ROBIN HOOD AT NORDEN FARM
As part of Norden Farm’s 25th Anniversary, MDG are delighted to be bringing pantomime to the Courtyard Theatre for Christmas 2025. Join the legendary Robin Hood and his merry men, as they battle the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his two idiotic henchmen.
2025 Berkshire Pantos
He’s behind you, oh no he isn’t, oh yes he is. A great pantomime is full of larger than life characters, lots of laughs, a villian that everyone hates, a comical dame and young love. A very British tradition a Christmas, here’s the definitive list of pantomimes in Berkshire for 2025.
Robin Hood Pantomime at Norden Farm (Maidenhead)
Will Robin be able to scupper the Sheriff’s evil plans and free the land from tyranny and win the heart of Maid Marian? You will have to come along and find out!
Robin Hood and Maid Marian Panto at Corn Exchange (Newbury)
Enjoy toe-tapping songs through the decades and plenty of jokes that’ll have you bowing with laughter.
Peter Pan Pantomime at Kenton Theatre in Henley-on-Thames
Featuring dazzling costumes, spectacular choreography, special effects, a hilarious script, bags of audience interaction, sweets, and who knows, maybe even the odd water gun or two!
Aladdin at The Anvil (Basingstoke)
Expect jaw-dropping staging, breathtaking lighting displays, and scintillating choreography that will sweep you away on a magic carpet ride like never before.
Cinderella Panto at Windsor Theatre Royal (Windsor)
From laugh-out-loud slapstick to show-stopping musical numbers, Cinderella will be a festive treat packed with everything you love about Windsor’s famous pantomime.
Mother Goose & The Golden Egg at South Hill Park Arts Centre (Ringmead, near Bracknell) –
Packed with singalong songs, comedy to crack you up and colourful costumes – this pantomime will be hard to beat.
Snow White Maidenhead Panto at Braywick Leisure Centre (Maidenhead)
This high-energy fun-filled extravaganza is packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, well-known hit songs, dazzling costumes and plenty of audience participation
Beauty & The Beast at The Hexagon (Reading)
This year’s magical panto is set to be bigger and better than ever before.
2025 Christmas Family Theatre Show in Berkshire
Pantomimes can be a little overwhelming for young kids or not your cup of tea. A family outing to the theatre over the Christmas holidays is a lovely treat, often experiences make the best presents. Here’s a lineup of some great children’s theatre 2023 around Berkshire this December.
SPOTLIGHT – A WINTER’S TAIL AT NORDEN FARM (MAIDENHEAD)
A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. Suitable for ages 2+ years and their grown ups. Younger and older siblings welcome to Norden Farm’s Christmas theatre show.
Run time: 1 hour including a stay and play session
The Comet at Norden Farm (Maidenhead)
An extraordinary story about welcoming the new with songs, puppetry and plenty of magic. Suitable for ages 5+ years. Nyla has moved to the city. When a comet comes soaring through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can’t resist following it…
Santa’s Christmas Party at The Kenton (Henley)
Santa’s Christmas Party is a 45 minute, interactive family show, suitable for 2-8 year olds, after which each child gets the chance to receive a special present from Father Christmas
A Christmas Carol at Reading Rep (Reading)
Featuring beloved characters and brimming with Dickensian charm, A Christmas Carol is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. This magical adaptation promises to captivate audiences of all ages.
The Little Mermaid at Watermill Theatre (Newbury)
This new Watermill production of The Little Mermaid weaves together salty sea air, folk and sea shanty inspired songs and an ethereal world below the waves for Christmas 2025.
