Panto

Worthing Theatre brings back its Christmas pantomime this year, running from Thursday 3 December 2026 through to Sunday 3 January 2027. It's part of the theatre's long run of festive pantos, and the production is put on by Worthing Theatres and Museum alongside Paul Holman Associates. The two have worked together before, with Cinderella in 2019 and The Night Before Christmas in 2020.

On stage, it's a classic panto setup: a well-known tale brought to life with special effects and the usual outrageous shenanigans. If you've been to one before, you know the drill — plenty of audience interaction, double entendres, and a good bit of slapstick. It's a family affair, so it works just as well for a trip with the kids as it does for a night out with friends.

There's more to the festive season here than just the panto, too. Throughout December, the theatre is putting on a range of other performances and wreath-making workshops, so there's plenty to pick from if you're looking for things to do across the month. They're also running BSL, dementia-friendly and relaxed performances, which makes it a bit easier to bring along anyone who might struggle with a standard show.

If you're planning to make a full evening of it, there are food and drink packages available to pre-order, so you can sort your refreshments before you even arrive. The panto runs from 3 December to 3 January at Worthing Theatre, with the full festive programme running alongside it throughout December.