CBeebies Pantomimes
CBeebies Pantomimes are live shows featuring CBeebies stars from shows and the in-vision continuity presenters takes to the stage and starred in a Christmas pantomime based on fairy tales or classic stories and filmed in front of a live audience in different theatres across the United Kingdom.
The audiences can sing along to catchy songs, dance along to funny dances, characters interact with the audiences, cheer on the heroes and their love interests, boo and hiss at the villains and their henchmen, laugh out with the jokes with the comic lead and the pantomime dame and the comedy and join in with all the fun.
The pantomimes can be seen in different cinemas with showtime screenings across the United Kingdom and Ireland. They can be seen on the CBeebies channel, BBC One and on BBC iPlayer and their songs can be heard on CBeebies Radio on BBC Sounds.
CBeebies Pantomime 2022 "Dick Whittington and His Cat"
In 2022 CBeebies Pantomime is showing “Dick Whittington and His Cat” and filmed in front of a live audience in the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne in East Sussex.
Join Dick Whittington and his cat as they travel to London for the Lord Mayor’s Christmas parade but only to discover a trio of cheeky rats ruining everyone’s fun. Can Dick and his cat save the parade and stop the trio of rats with the help of their friends?
The cast includes:
- Ben Cajee as Dick Whittington
- Alex Phelps as Lucky the Cat
- Justin Fletcher (aka Mr. Tumble) as the Lord Mayor
- Andy Day as Bow the Seagull
- Maddie Moate as the Mermaid
- George Webster as the Merman,
- Evie Pickerill and Tyler Collins as the Courtiers
- Rebecca Keatley, Cat Sandion and James Mackenzie as Stilton, Turnip and Sprout the Rats
- Nigel Clake as the Market Stall Holder
- Gemma Hunt as Alice Fitzwarren
- Jennie Dale as Mrs. Fitzwarren
- Dodge the Dog as Captain Kippers
- Steven Kynman as the Street Cleaner.
The screenings for the CBeebies Pantomime at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven are on Sunday 4th December 2022 at 12:00pm and 2:00pm and the relaxed screening is on Sunday 11th December 2022 at 12:00pm.
The screenings for the CBeebies Pantomime at Theatr Gwaun in Fishguard are on Saturday 17th December and Sunday 18th December 2022 at 11:00am.
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CBeebies Pantomime 2023 "Robin Hood"
In 2023 CBeebies Pantomimes is showing “Robin Hood” and filmed in front of a live audience in the Venue Cymru in Llandudno in Conwy in North Wales.
When the Sheriff of Nottingham constructs a evil plan to destroy Sherwood Forest to build her mansion, Robin Hood and his Merry Band and Maid Marian spring into action to protect their home. Along the way they encounter thieves, a dancing fox and a grand archery competition. Can Robin Hood and his Merry Band and Maid Marian save their home and stop the Sheriff of Nottingham with the help of their friends?
The cast includes:
- Rhys Stevenson as Robin Hood
- Maddie Moate as Maid Marian
- Jennie Dale as the Sheriff of Nottingham
- Ben Faulks (aka Mr. Bloom) as Grandfather Oak
- Dodge the Dog as Tiny the Squirrel
- Justin Fletcher (aka Mr. Tumble) as Queen Tumblebee
- George Webster as Doug
- Evie Pickerill as Clink
- Ashley Joseph as Clank
- Cat Sandion and Tucky
- Gemma Hunt as Will Scarlet
- Tyler Collins as Little John
- Rebecca Keatley as Ann
- Joanna Aedyinka-Burford as Dale
- James Mackenzie as Alan
- Nigel Clarke as Foxtrot
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CBeebies Pantomime 2024 "Beauty and the Beast"
In 2024 CBeebies Pantomimes is showing “Beauty and the Beast” and filmed in front of a live audience in the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh in Scotland.
It starts at Christmas time in Scotland with the good-looking Beau but the bad Thorn Fairy steals Beau’s handsome looks to make herself look beautiful and transformed Beau into a terrifying beast. Meanwhile a beautiful young girl named Bella is looking for a perfect Christmas present for her father Pops. Bella heard of a Christmas rose growing on the other side of the Scottish glen but it won’t be very easy. Bella’s best friend Red help Bella to get the Christmas rose growing from the Beast’s garden. But the Thorn Fairy casts another spell in the garden that makes the thorns grow all round Bella and Red so they get stuck with the Beast. Will Bella and Red get back home in time for the Christmas lights switch on and is the Beast really that bad?
The cast includes:
- Rhys Stevenson as Beau/Beast
- Maddie Moate as Thorn Fairy/Rosie
- Puja Panchkoty as Bella
- Evie Pickerill as Red
- Justin Fletcher (aka Mr. Tumble) [From “Something Special” (“Something Special: Out and About”/ Something Special: We’re All Friends”) “Gigglebiz”/”GiggleQuiz” and “Justin’s House”] as Pops
- Rebecca Keatley [from “Let’s Play”] as Macey
- Nigel Clarke as Casey
- James Mackenzie as Snow Raven
- Tyler Collins and Jennie Dale as Howl and Growl the Wolves
- Freddie Pooley and Peter James as the Gnomes
- Ben Cajee as Rudi
- Joanna Adeyinka-Burford as Noelle
- Shini Muthukrishnan as Ivy
- George Webster as DJ Christmas
- Dodge the Dog as himself
With special guest Steel (Zack George) from Gladiators (2024)
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CBeebies Pantomime 2025 "Cinderella"
In 2025 CBeebies Pantomimes is showing “Cinderella” and filmed in front of a live audience in the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford in West Yorkshire.
When Prince Brad announces he’s holding a Mirror Ball, Cinderella goes on a journey to discovery to find her perfect thing to take to the ball!
Encouraged by her best friend Buttons, Cinderella tries making things, playing sport with the winning obsessed sisters Darcy, Delilah and Daisy Dribble and even cooks some pumpkin soup with the city chefs.
When all of her attempts are sabotaged by Darcy, Daisy and Delilah Dribble, Cinderella decides not to go to the ball and ends up at the corner shop where two local shopkeepers have a magical surprise in store for her! They’re her fairy godparents!
The fairy godparents turned a pumpkin into a carriage and transform Cinderella’s clothes into a beautiful party dress and presents her with a golden microphone so she can sing at the Prince’s Mirror Ball!
Cinderella believes that the magic has given her an amazing singing voice and gives a perfect performance but runs away when the clock strikes midnight and the magic runs out.
On Cinderella’s way out from the ball, Buttons chased after her and tells Cinderella that singing has always been her thing and she doesn’t need magic to help her sing she just needs to believe in herself. Whilst turning back to the ball, Cinderella is thwarted by Darcy, Delilah and Daisy Dribble who catches her in a football net and locked her away in a tower.
The next day Prince Brad searches for the missing and mysterious singer, Cinderella uses her singing voice to help everyone find her! At last Darcy, Delilah and Daisy Dribble are halted in their trophy snatching attempts and Prince Brad can award Cinderella the Mirror Ball Trophy as the rightful winner.
The cast includes:
- Evie Pickerill [from CBeebies House] as Cinderella
- Rhys Stevenson (Strictly Come Dancing 2021 contestant) as Prince Brad
- Joel Mawhinney as Buttons
- Justin Fletcher (aka Mr. Tumble) [from “Something Special” (“Something Special: Out and About”/ Something Special: We’re All Friends”) “Gigglebiz”/”GiggleQuiz”, “Justin’s House”, “Tikkabilla”/”Higgledy House” and “Jollywobbles”] and Jennie Dale [from “Swashbuckle”] as Ernie and Purdy Goodfellow
- Rebecca Keatley [from “Let’s Play” and “Monster Makes”], Joanna Adeyinka-Burford and Maddie Moate [from CBeebies House] as Darcy, Daisy and Delilah Dribble
- George Webster [from CBeebies House (Strictly Come Dancing 2022 Christmas Special contestant)] as Nibble the Mouse
- Darren Hart as Scurry the Mouse
- Dodge the Dog as Chef Dijon
- Rose-Marie Christian as Chef Saffron
- James Merry as Chef Ginger
