GALWAY
Cinderella
Renmore Pantomime Society present this traditional panto with a new script by Peter Kennedy; directed by Brian and Sean Power. Townhall Theatre, Galway Dec 29- Jan 11
€16/€14 091-569777
BELFAST
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cheer the goodies, boo the baddies and join in the singalongs at this pantomime from Lana Productions. Waterfront Hall Until Jan 4
£12-£17 048-90334455
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Aladdin
Northern Ireland’s queen of comedy, May McFettridge, stars alongside Jimmy Tamley and Faye Tozer in this very popular pantomime. Grand Opera House Until Jan 18
£16-£27 048-90241919
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CLARE
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Pantaloons and Breakthrough Dance Company come together for this traditional pantomime. Glór Irish Music Centre, Ennis Dec 22/23 & 27-30
€5 065-6843103
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CORK
Sleeping Beauty
Traditional panto starring Katie Honan, Jason Broderick, Frank Mackey, Alex Sharpe and Michael Grennell. Cork Opera House Dec 13- Jan 17
€25/€30 021-4270022
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Cinderella
Stars of this pantomime include Keith Hanley and Clodagh Downey. Everyman Palace Dec 6-Jan 11
€15-€26
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DUBLIN
Cinderella
This TheatreworX productions stars Mary Murray, aka Janet the “tart with a heart” from Love/Hate; children’s TV presenter Megan Cassidy of Professor Fun and Dr Dull fame; and ITV Superstars finalist Chris Currid. The Helix, DCU Until Jan 11
€21-€25 01-7007000
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Elf: The Musical
Based on Will Ferrell’s festive 2003 film, this Broadway production stars Ben Forster as Buddy and Aoibhinn McGinnity as elf Jovie, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Dec 16-20, 22/23, 27-30, Jan 2-4 & 6-10
€20-€60 0818-719377
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Peter Pan
Longest running traditional panto in town, starring Johnny Ward (Pauley on Love/ Hate) as Peter Pan. Directed and choreographed by Daryn Crosbie. Gaiety Theatre Dec 1-Jan 25
€19.50-€35 01-6486029
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Cinderella
Alan Hughes (Sammy Sausages to you) returns with Niamh Kavanagh as the wicked witch and Rob Murphy as Buffy for this annual extravaganza written by Karl Broderick. Tivoli Theatre Dec 10-Jan 11
€15-€30.25 01-4544472
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Aladdin
Linda Martin, Simon Delaney, Fair City’s Ryan Andrews and popsters Hometown star in this quintessential Spotlight Productions pantomime. Olympia Theatre Dec17- Jan 4
€22-€36 0818 719330
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Sleeping Beauty
The classic family pantomime from Causey Productions. Civic Theatre, Tallaght Dec 22/23, 27-30, Jan 1-4
€10 01-4627477
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Robinson Crusoe and the Caribbean Buccaneers
Follow Robinson and Ma Crusoe and their pirates as they are ship- wrecked on Plasma Island in this panto from Holding Court Theatre. Axis, Ballymun Jan 3-25
€12/€8 01-8832100
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Jack & The Beanstalk
Coolmine Panto Group presents this popular family pantomime Draiocht, Blanchardstown Jan 3-18
€20/€16 01-8852622
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Sleeping Beauty
The Lambert team put their puppets in panto mode for this festive show. Lambert Puppet Theatre, Monkstown Nov 29/30, Dec 6/7/13/14/20/21, 27-31, Jan 2-4, 10/11/17/18/24/25/ 30/31 3.30pm
€13/€11 01-2800974
