Pickering Musical Society is inviting audiences to start 2026 with a touch of magic, laughter and fairy-tale fun – as its pantomime Snow White prepares to open at the Kirk Theatre.
Directed once again by Luke Arnold, whose pantomimes have become a much-loved annual tradition in Pickering, Snow White promises everything audiences expect from a classic panto – big laughs, colourful characters, memorable music and plenty of audience participation.
Perfect for families, friends and theatre-lovers of all ages, the show offers a joyful and feel-good start to the new year. Snow White is at the Kirk Theatre, Pickering, from Wednesday 14 to Sunday 25 January.
This year’s production features a cast that blends familiar faces with exciting new turns.
Taking on the title role is Alice Rose, with Marcus Burnside is back where audiences love him most as Dame Dumpling. Courtney Brown, Jack Dobson, Paula Cook, Danielle Long, John Brooks, Will Smithson, Sue Smithson and Verity Roffe complete the principal and supporting cast.
The production brings together performers from Pickering Musical Society alongside members of its Youth Theatre and dancers from the Sarah Louise Ashworth School of Dance.
Music is set to be bigger and bolder than ever – with Clive Wass returning as musical director – as this year’s pantomime features the largest band ever assembled for a Kirk Theatre production, with ten musicians performing a lively mix of show tunes, classic pop songs and a few musical surprises along the way.
Pickering’s pantomimes are well known for their impressive technical standards, and Snow White provides the perfect fairy-tale setting to showcase the theatre’s special effects, lighting and staging. Audiences can expect magical moments, dramatic transformations and plenty of visual surprises throughout the show.
Ticket prices start from £15, with a family ticket available for two adults and two children at £55.
Audiences can book now via the Kirk Theatre Box Office on 01751 474833 or the theatre website here.
