Pantomime season is approaching across Scotland, with theatres in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness preparing a festive line-up of shows running from late November through to January.
This year's productions feature familiar faces from television and stage, including Two Doors Down star Elaine C Smith, Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow, wrestler and radio host Grado, and Still Game actor Gavin Mitchell.
Glasgow pantomimes
Elaine C Smith will front Aladdin at the Kings Theatre, starring alongside Johnny Mac, Darren Brownlie, Hannah Jarret-Scott and Blythe Jandoo. The show runs from November 21 to January 3, 2027, with tickets available via ATG Tickets starting from £15.00.
The Pavilion Theatre will stage Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears from November 26 until January 10, 2027, featuring Liam Dolan, Grado, Stephen Purdon, Scott Fletcher and Louise McCarthy. Tickets cost around £23 and can be purchased on Trafalgar Tickets.
Marti Pellow will take centre stage as Ebenezer Scrooge in Scrooge the Musical at the SEC Armadillo, with Karen Dunbar and Gavin Mitchell also starring. The show runs from December 12 to January 10, 2027, with tickets priced between £30 and £45 on Ticketmaster.
Edinburgh and surrounding areas
The Adventures of Pinocchio at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh features Allan Stewart, Grant Stott, Jordan Young and Clare Gray. Performances run from November 28 to January 17, 2027, with tickets priced roughly between £23 and £49 on the Capital Theatres website.
Peter Pans: The Panto at The Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh runs from December 4 to December 27, with matinee and evening performances. Tickets cost between £22 and £25, with a family ticket for four at £89.
Robin Hood at the Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate runs from November 28 to December 24, starring Lewis Carlyon and Daniel Robertson. Tickets are priced between £21.50 and £29 on the Reconnect Theatres website.
Dundee and Aberdeen
The Whitehall Theatre in Dundee will host Cinderella, performed by the Downfield Musical Society over 12 performances from December 10 to December 20, with a break on December 14 and 15. Tickets range from £18 to £20, with a family ticket for two adults and two children at £66.
The Snow Queen returns to the Dundee Rep Theatre from November 28 to December 30, with tickets priced between £15 and £40.
His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen will stage Goldilocks and the Three Bears, starring Gary McHugh, Alan McHugh, Paul J Corrigan, Jamie Marie Leary and Anne Smith. The show runs from November 28 to January 3, 2027, with tickets priced between £18.50 and £43.50.
TaleGate Theatre Productions will present The Snow Queen at Aberdeen Arts Centre from November 28 to December 24, described as a "fast-paced, laugh-a-minute frozen feast of family fun". Tickets are priced between £20 and £27.
Inverness
Eden Court Theatre in Inverness will stage Cinderella from December 2 until January 3, 2027, described as a "slapstick comedy" with "dazzling musical numbers, colourful characters and plenty of audience participation". Tickets are priced between £15 and £39.
