Get ready for festive cheer, hilarious slapstick, and dazzling musical numbers! The Victoria Theatre in Halifax, West Yorkshire, is renowned for its spectacular Christmas pantomimes, bringing joy and laughter to families every holiday season. Our annual panto is a cherished tradition, packed with vibrant costumes, catchy songs, and plenty of opportunities for audience interaction – oh yes it is!

Dive into a world of magic and wonder this Christmas for a breathtaking adventure beneath the waves!

In a colourful coral reef, a young mermaid with a heart full of dreams spends her days hoping for a chance to explore the world above the deep blue sea. When she saves a human boy in trouble, she decides the time is right to leave behind the life she knows and sets out on a great adventure.

This Christmas, experience an unforgettable tale of hope, love and self-discovery as the New Vic brings a brand-new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s original fairy-tale to the stage. Featuring the New Vic’s special blend of breath-taking circus and storytelling, alongside stunning live music and incredible moments of adventure, The Little Mermaid will dazzle, delight and captivate all ages of your family – book today for a festive treat that will leave you spellbound!

Hundreds of families and school children attended new children’s book festival, The Festival of Brilliant, at the magical Biddulph Old Hall in 2025. And it’s back in 2026!

We believe that books and stories have the power to change the world. Families and school children from across the Moorlands are invited to join us and a raft of world class authors, illustrators and artists for an incredible festival to feed their imaginations.

The Festival of Brilliant has been established by a group of children and young people, teachers, librarians, artists and authors from the Moorlands who share a love of reading.

Join Claybody Theatre and the ‘Spirits of Spode’ for an atmospheric stage adaptation of Dickens’ beloved festive tale. Packed with music and laughter, and a few spooky thrills… it’s the perfect start to Christmas. 

Bringing some of the UK’s best outdoor arts to Mansfield, the first ever Full Shebang Festival took place in 2019.

Featuring national and international acts, the festival is a chance to bring high-quality performances to a wide range of people that might not otherwise have the opportunity to see them.