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Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest This Christmas in Southport!

5 – 31 December 2025

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The Atkinson in Southport has announced its 2025 Christmas pantomime, continuing its annual tradition of staging a spectacular festive production throughout December. Get ready for a magical journey full of festive cheer as Beauty and the Beast takes centre stage in The Atkinson’s most enchanting pantomime yet!

From the hitmakers behind ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (2024) and ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’ (2023), KD Theatre Productions return to Southport with another spectacular show guaranteed to delight all ages. Oh, yes it will! Step into a sparkling winter wonderland as the timeless tale of love and transformation unfolds before your eyes.

Daniel Bell, Managing Director / Producer, KD Theatre Productions Ltd – “We’re overjoyed to work with The Atkinson again this Christmas and present our magical new pantomime, Beauty and the Beast! Southport audiences always bring the fun, and this year they’ll step into an enchanted world full of laughter and spellbinding surprises. Expect adventure, heart and plenty of pantomime mischief in this tale as old as time.

Marie Kenny, Programme Manager, The Atkinson – “There’s something truly magical about staging Beauty and the Beast at Christmas – a story of love, transformation, and inner beauty that speaks to audiences of all ages. I’m thrilled to be working alongside KD Theatre Productions again to bring this enchanting tale to life at The Atkinson. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the magic of panto season!”

This charming adventure is packed with laughter, song and dance as the much-loved fairy tale comes to life on stage. When a vain and selfish Prince is cursed to live as a fearsome Beast, his only hope is to find true love before the final rose petal falls. But who could ever love a Beast? Will Belle be the one to break the curse and save the day?

This sparkling production promises everything you love about The Atkinson pantomime – dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, live music and a few hairy surprises along the way… This is a show bursting with personality, charm and panto magic from start to finish. With heartwarming romance, jaw-dropping sets and plenty of audience participation, Beauty and the Beast is the perfect present for the whole family.

Families will be pleased to see a variety of matinee and evening performances available for Beauty and the Beast at The Atkinson, with early-bird tickets on sale until the end of July 2025. The venue also provides a range of accessible seating that can be booked directly from the Box Office, as well as staging relaxed and captioned performances that ensure everyone feels welcome and comfortable when visiting the theatre

Don’t miss this magical Christmas pantomime at The Atkinson, Southport. Book now and make Beauty and the Beast your favourite festive tradition of 2025!

 

Christmas Pantomime Reviews 2024:

The venue was excellent for the Christmas pantomime. Lots of laughter and audience participation… very close to all the action on stage… An excellent family evening out. – Trip Advisor

… fab cast, great music, well produced, lots of laughs and probably the best Panto I have ever been to. The theatre is a great size, not too large and with excellent views from all seats. – Google Review

We took our foster kids opening night, they’ve never been to a panto before, they had an absolute blast and said it was the best day ever! Thank you and we’ll be back again next year! – Facebook

Brought our Grandchildren this evening and loved the performance… Highly recommended – Instagram

KD Theatre Productions has delivered on its promise to create the ‘dreamiest panto of them all.’ Whether you’re a seasoned panto-goer or a newbie, you’re sure to leave you with a big smile on your face. – The Reviews Hub

 

Tickets 2025:

Early Bird Tickets: All tickets £22. Performances Fri 5 – Fri 19 Dec. Available until Thu 31 Jul.

Adult: £26 – £28. Age 16+.

Concessions: £24 – £26. Senior Citizens (Age 60+), students, registered unemployed, and children under 16. Proof of status required.

Family Ticket: £90 – £102. 4 people, minimum of 1 adult.

Groups of 20+: All tickets £22. Performances Fri 5 – Fri 19 Dec, excluding Sat & Sun. Book at Box Office.

Souvenir Programme: £4

Panto Pack: £9.50. Includes sweets, fruit-shoot, light up toy.

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