It’s Behind You: Pantos To Go See This Christmas

It is the season to be jolly but it's also the season for shouting things including "it's behind you" and "oh no, she isn't". That's right, it's pantomime time! Here's what's on offer around the country... The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Megan Cassidy stars as Snow White who lives in the forest to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. When she is poisoned only the Prince can save her. Information: Runs until January 12th; tickets start from €19.50 and can be booked via Ticketmaster or the box office on 0818719388. Cork Opera House, Cork – Aladdin Not only will this magical production show you the world but it will have you tapping your feet with some great tunes and lots of dancing. Information: Runs from December 12th until January 18th; tickets start from €25 and can be booked via box office on 0214270022. Olympia Theatre, Dublin – Jedward in Beauty and the Beast Jedward are back this Christmas, along with Linda Martin, for Beauty and the Beast. Directed by Simon Delaney. Information: Runs from December 18th until January 5th; tickets start from €25 and can be booked via Ticketmaster or box office on 0818719330. Grand Opera House, Belfast – Sleeping Beauty The Queen of panto May McFettridge is back on the stage for another year and leading a star cast in this classic story. Information: Runs until January 19th; tickets start from €15.50 and can be booked via box office on 00442890241919. Renmore Town Hall, Galway – Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood You can catch Friar Tuck and Maid Marian in this reworking of the classic story showing in Galway this Christmas. Information: Runs from December 29th until January 12th; tickets start from €14 and can be booked via box office on 091569777. Everyman Palace Theatre, Cork – Jack and the Beanstalk Forget fee fi fo fum, you’ll be having lots of fun at this panto about a young boy who is given some magical beans. Information: Runs from December 7th until January 12th; tickets start from €23 and can be booked via box office 0214501673. Tivoli Theatre, Dublin – Jack and the Beanstalk Proving to be a popular choice this year, Jack is also in Dublin. Alan Hughes and Nadia Forde are among the cast. Information: Runs from December 11th until January 12th; tickets start from €15 and can be booked via box office on 014544472. The Waterfont, Belfast – Little Red Riding Hood Written by PJ O’Reilly this production revisits the tale of little Red Riding Hood, the three pigs and the big bad wolf. Information: Runs until January 4th; tickets start from €15 and can be booked via box office on 00442890334455. The Helix, Dublin – The Sleeping Beauty There’s no chance of you falling asleep during this show which sees Lauren Nevin take on the role of Princess Aurora and George McMahon as the handsome Harry Smiles. Information: Runs until January 12th; tickets start from €18.50 and can be booked via box office on 017007000.