Mirror, mirror, on the wall – York Theatre Royal are bringing a magical pantomime for all.
York Theatre Royal have today (Friday) announced their 2026 pantomime extravaganza will be Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, running from 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
The theatre will once again be renewing their collaboration with Evolution Productions for this spellbinding fairytale panto, with Paul Hendy writing and Juliet Forster directing.
York family favourite Robin Simpson (Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty) will also be returning as the Dame.
It promises lavish costumes, stunning sets, hilarious jokes, dazzling special effects, and a treat for the whole family.
York Theatre Royal members will have access to 5-day priority booking with all the new shows going on sale from 1pm on 17 November. General sale will be open at 1pm on 22 November.
Tickets will be available via York Theatre Royal’s website.
Fairytales will continue at the theatre as autumn 2025 will see a return to the Main House stage for York Theatre Royal’s Youth Theatre company with a production of Wendy & Peter Pan (3-5 September), Ella Hickson’s retelling of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan.
Directed by Lydia Crosland and Sophie-Jade Howell with a company of young people involved both on stage and behind the scenes, the show will follow the story of Wendy Darling as she leads the rebellious lost boys, takes on the terrifying Captain Hook and discovers the power of being brave.
Additional new shows going on sale include touring work from the Hofesh Shechter Company, Le Navet Bete, the Reduced Shakespeare Company and more – as well as a variety of one-night events and a return to the Studio of ‘The Old Paintshop’ series of cabaret club nights.
Paul Crewes, CEO of York Theatre Royal said, “Our 2026 line up of shows offers a wonderfully diverse range of work for our audiences to enjoy – from internationally renowned dance, award-winning musicals and world premiere productions created here in York.
“For the first time since 2019 we also welcome our Youth Theatre company onto the Main House stage with an adaptation of Wendy & Peter Pan which looks set to be absolutely magical and will offer a wonderful opportunity for young people to act on our stage and get involved backstage. We then round off our year with another fabulous panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs which will be once again in collaboration with Evolution Productions.
“We can’t wait for audiences to experience this unmissable line up of shows and would really encourage people to take a leap of faith and see something new in 2026!”
