Imagine Theatre prepares for an exciting season of pantomimes across Scotland

Imagine Theatre proudly presents a spectacular lineup of family pantomimes across Scotland bursting with laughter, music, sparkle, and dance starring some of Scotland's best-loved entertainers!

Article Source: Imagine Theatre
Last Updated: 12 November 2025 10:56

Kicking off later this month this year’s season promises the perfect mix of festive fun, unforgettable characters, and enchanting storytelling, with productions lighting up Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkcaldy, and Kilmarnock.

Glasgow Pavilion – Jock and The Beanstalk
Get ready for a GIANT of a pantomime! Join all your favourite ‘Pav Panto’ pals Liam Dolan, Grado, Stephen Purdon, Scott Fletcher, Jack Jester, Jennifer Neil, Craig Glover, and Valissa Scott as they embark on a moo-vellous festive adventure in Jock and the Beanstalk! The Trots are so poor they don’t have a bean to their name, and to make matters worse, the greedy giant Glaikitguts is terrorising the village! Will they really have to sell Buttercup the cow just to survive? Packed with Clydeside chaos and side-splitting fun, this show will leave everyone aged 4 to 104 feeling full of beans!

The Galleon Auditorium, Kilmarnock
The Killie panto gang are back and ready to cast their spell once again! Led by Andrew Agnew, James McAnerney, Craig McDougall, and Ali Cleland, this enchanting tale is perfect for audiences of all ages. When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late? Wake up and book your tickets now for the most spellbinding pantomime in East Ayrshire this festive season!

Eden Court, Inverness – Snow White
For the ‘fairest panto of them all’ join Highland favourites Steven Wren, Ross Allan and Nikki Auld for a wickedly good time in this much-loved classic tale. When the Wicked Queen’s magic mirror declares that Snow White is the fairest in the land, she is overcome with jealousy. Will Snow White’s friends be able to help save her from the Queen’s fury, letting them all live happily after? Come along for a dazzling adventure packed with magic, mischief, and ‘happily ever afters’ for the whole family!

Kirkcaldy – Adam Smith Theatre
Make your Christmas wishes come true as Aladdin flies into the Adam Smith Theatre! Reuniting stage favourites Colin Little, Scott Watson, and Kim Shepherd, this magical adventure is packed with genie-us gags, glittering costumes, and show-stopping songs. Can Aladdin escape the clutches of the wicked sorcerer, unlock the secrets of the magic lamp, and win the heart of Jasmine? Hop on your magic carpet and book now before the tickets fly out of the door!

Run by husband-and-wife duo Steve and Sarah Boden, Imagine Theatre is one of the UK’s leading pantomime and theatre production companies, renowned for their spectacular shows, top-quality performances, and timeless storytelling, bringing festive magic to families year after year.

Steve Boden, Managing Director of Imagine Theatre, said: “Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without pantomime; it’s been at the very heart of winter celebrations for hundreds of years and this year we’re thrilled to bring together such a fantastic group of people to bring some of the most-loved fairy tales to life live on stage. From household names to incredible local performers, our shows are all about joy, laughter and making memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to welcome families through our doors this festive season.”

Don’t miss your chance to experience the joy, laughter, and sparkle of Imagine Theatre’s pantos this Christmas. From the Borders to the Highlands, there’s a show waiting just for you full of fun, excitement, and festive cheer!

For more information and bookings, visit www.imaginetheatre.co.uk

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