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Pantomime & Family Theatre in Cardiff
Right by Cathays station, Sherman Theatre does family pantomime and theatre from £8, with BSL, captioning and relaxed performances built in for ages 3 to 18. Out at Barry, Memo Arts Centre has free parking and buggy storage sorted, and a drive out to Cwmbran finds the Congress Theatre with a lift up to the auditorium, so wheelchairs and prams aren't an afterthought. Newport's Dolman Theatre keeps things local too, with family musicals like Newsies on the bill. For toddlers, Sherman's relaxed performances take the pressure off, and Barry's buggy storage is a nice touch if you're travelling with a pram. The Blakehay Theatre in Weston-super-Mare goes further still with sensory-friendly shows for anyone worried about bright lights or loud bangs. Older children and teenagers might prefer Bristol Magic Theatre, a tiny 18-seat room in Clifton doing close-up magic and mind reading from £25, booking required, suited to ages 10 and up rather than younger ones. If it's an old-fashioned stage you're after, Park and Dare in Treorchy has free parking right outside, though it's a longer trip out.
12 places 3 upcoming events From £6.55
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Places for pantomime & family theatre
acta Community Theatre
Bristol
A community theatre with drama workshops, a youth group and baby sensory mornings, plus a volunteer-run café for cake and simple lunches.
Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféIndoor seating+2 more
from £12Blackwood Little Theatre
Blackwood
A community stage putting on panto favourites like Snow White alongside grown-up dramas, tickets around £12.
from £25Bristol Magic Theatre
Bristol · ages 10+
Close-up magic and mind reading performed inches from your seat, in a tiny 18-seat room in Clifton.
Booking requiredWheelchair accessible
Congress Theatre
Cwmbran
A theatre box office for pantomime and family shows, with wheelchair access and a lift to the auditorium.
Accessible toiletCaféWheelchair accessible
Memo Arts Centre Barry
Barry
A theatre and arts centre in Barry where you catch a show, with free parking and buggy storage sorted for you.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingBottle warming+5 more
Park and Dare
Treorchy
Live theatre and family shows in an intimate old venue, with free parking right at the front door.
Baby changeCaféFree parkingFood on site+1 more
Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts Cardiff
Cardiff · ages 4-18
A weekly performing arts academy in Cardiff where kids rotate through singing, drama and film making, with a free trial before you commit.
Birthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookings
from £8Sherman Theatre
Cardiff · ages 3-18
Family pantomime and theatre with BSL, captioning and relaxed performances built in, right by Cathays station.
Blue badge parkingBooking requiredCaféWheelchair accessible
The Blakehay Theatre
Weston-super-Mare
A proper old theatre in Weston with panto and family shows, plus relaxed performances if bright lights and loud bangs are a worry.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBreastfeeding friendlyCafé+3 more
The Dolman Theatre
Newport
A local stage for family musicals and theatre, with Newsies among the shows on the bill.
Indoor seatingToilets
from £6.55The Talent Shack
Cardiff · ages 4-18
Weekly drama, dance and musical theatre classes for 4 to 18 year olds, with showcases in their own theatre.
Booking requiredFree parkingParkingStep-free access
Utilita Arena Cardiff Box Office
Cardiff · ages 14+
The box office and entry point for big touring shows and pantomimes at Cardiff's arena, with the age rule and cashless setup you need to know before you go.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféCard only+4 more
Good to know: pantomime & family theatre in Cardiff
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £6.55 at The Talent Shack. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find pantomime & family theatre in Bristol, Blackwood, Cwmbran, Barry, Treorchy and 3 more. Every place we list is in or around Cardiff, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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