Theatre
Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December
A Christmas Carol
Louth LN11 0BX, 7.30pm
A festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage at Riverhead Theatre in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight. Tickets £21, Child U16 £15.
01507 600350
louthriverheadtheatre.com
Tuesday 2nd – Saturday 6th December
The Lion in Winter – Stamford Shoestring Theatre
Stamford PE9 2DL, 7.45pm (6.30pm Sat)
The halls are decked and the stage is set for a festive night of political intrigue, dark humour and an English titan’s desperate search for legacy. Set during the reign of Henry II. At Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £12.
01780 763203
stamfordartscentre.com
Wednesday 3rd December
Just Dickens!
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 7.30pm
To herald the Christmas season, a gallimaufry of readings, snippets, anecdotes, factoids and semi-dramatisations from ‘the man who invented Christmas’. At Ropery Hall. Tickets £12/£14.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk
Thursday 4th – Wednesday 31st December
Jack and The Beanstalk
Scunthorpe DN15 7RG, for times see website
This production promises whimsical characters, dazzling costumes and toe-tapping musical numbers. See how Jack fares in his journey up the beanstalk into the land of the unfriendly giant. At Baths Hall. Tickets £19-£22.50.
01724 296296
scunthorpetheatres.co.uk
Friday 5th – Tuesday 30th December
Rapunzel
Spalding PE11 1SS, for times see website
Polka Dot Pantomimes share in the thrilling story of Rapunzel – the lonely princess with the super-hair. At South Holland Centre. Tickets £18, Conc £17, Family and group tickets also available.
01775 764777
southhollandcentre.co.uk
Friday 5th December – Sunday 4th January 2026
Robin Hood
Lincoln LN2 1JJ, for times see website
Grab your merry gang and join New Theatre Royal Lincoln for this year’s panto, full of high-energy dance routines, outstanding vocals, lots of ‘wow’ moments, and of course loads of laughter and boos! At New Theatre Royal Lincoln. Tickets £28, Child £25.
01522 519999
newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
Saturday 6th December
Elf Jr – Act II Theatre Company
Spalding PE11 1SS, 12noon and 4.30pm
Based on the hit festive film, Elf Jr is guaranteed to provide laughter and warmth as Buddy the elf sets off on a quest to discover his true identity. At South Holland Centre. Tickets £12, Conc £10.
01775 764777
southhollandcentre.co.uk
Wednesday 10th – Tuesday 30th December
Beauty and the Beast
Grimsby DN31 2BH, for times see website
When a magical sorceress transforms the handsome Prince into a frightening Beast, only true love will break the spell. Featuring Martin Daniels and Sue Hodge. At Grimsby Auditorium. Tickets £25.50, Child £21.50, Family tickets also available.
0300 300 0035
grimsbyauditorium.org.uk
Thursday 11th – Sunday 21st December
Alice in Wonderland
Lincoln LN6 7TS, for times see website
This brand-new stage interpretation is a playful, vibrant, visual feast that gets ever stranger and more mysterious with every strange and mysterious encounter. At Lincoln Arts Centre. For ticket prices see website.
01522 837600
lincolnartscentre.co.uk
Friday 12th December
Christmas is Coming
Louth LN11 0BX, 7pm
Blaze Youth Music Theatre presents its Christmas show, full of theatre and magic. Prepare to be dazzled as always with this fantastic show. At Louth Riverhead Theatre. Tickets £12.
01507 600350
louthriverheadtheatre.com
Friday 12th – Wednesday 31st December
Cinderella
Gainsborough DN21 2AL, for times see website
Trinity Arts Centre’s 2025 pantomime, from the same team that wowed audiences with ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ in 2024, Trio Entertainment. At Trinity Arts Centre. For ticket prices see website.
01427 676655
trinityarts.co.uk
Saturday 13th December
Peter Pan (Family Panto)
Scunthorpe DN15 6JP, for times see website
Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and just a sprinkle of fairy dust, Peter Pan is the perfect festive treat for kids from 3 to 103. At Plowright Theatre. Tickets £9.75-£12.75.
01724 296296
scunthorpetheatres.co.uk
Sunday 14th December
The Father Christmas Show – Operation Rudolph
Boston PE21 6HP, 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Join Father Christmas, Chief Elves Jingle and Jangle, and a theatre full of Christmas cheer as they race against time to save the season. At Blackfriars Arts Centre. Tickets £14.50, U16 £12.50, Family (2AD & 2U16) £50.
01205 363108
blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk
Wednesday 17th December – Monday 29th December
The Wizard of Oz
Skegness PE25 2UG, for times see website
Magna Vitae Productions presents a wicked pantomime for all! Get ready to follow the yellow brick road to an unforgettable journey this Christmas! At Embassy Theatre. Tickets from £15.
01754 474100
embassytheatre.co.uk
Monday 22nd December
Jingle All the Way
Lincoln LN2 1EY, 6.30pm
Sing along to all your festive favourites, from timeless Christmas classics to modern holiday hits, in a spectacular celebration of joy, love, and Christmas magic. At The Drill. Tickets £22.
01522 534160
lincolndrill.co.uk
All information correct at time of going to print. Please check dates and times for all events using the venue contact details before travelling.
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