Cheltenham Panto 2026: Cinderella at the Everyman
Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre, 27 November 2026 to 10 January 2027: the cast, show times, ticket prices and the family ticket, relaxed and signed performances, parking, the Playhouse's Peter Pan and where to eat before the show.
In short: the Cheltenham panto for 2026 is Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre on Regent Street, from Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027, with Tweedy back as Buttons. Tickets cost £12 to £70. Weekday shows before 19 December are the cheapest, the family ticket code works outside the Christmas peak, and the Cheltenham Playhouse has its own Peter Pan.
Everything you need to book the Cheltenham panto in 2026: dates, show times, the three price levels, the family ticket, the access performances and where to eat before the curtain goes up. Dates and prices come from the Everyman's own website and booking system, checked on 22 October 2026. The theatre says prices can move as shows sell, so treat them as a guide.
What is the Cheltenham panto in 2026?
Cinderella, the Everyman Theatre's own pantomime. Tweedy is back as Buttons, Kevin Brewis and Miles Western play the Ugly Sisters, Dominic Treacy (Kaleb in Mother Goose) returns as Dandini, and Olivia Bella is Cinderella.
- 📅 Fri 27 Nov 2026 to Sun 10 Jan 2027
- ⏰ Matinees 10am to 3pm, evenings 6pm or 7pm
- 🎟️ £12 to £70
- 📍 Regent Street, Town Centre
Good to know: there are no shows on Christmas Day or New Year's Day, and not every weekday has a public show, so check the calendar. Shows marked SC may have school groups in. The Everyman says its panto suits over 5s, strongly advises against bringing children under two, and says under 12s must come with an adult.
How much are Cheltenham panto tickets?
£12 to £70 in October 2026, depending on the date and the seat. Prices rise at weekends in December and peak from 19 December to 3 January.
| Dates | Adults | Under 16s | Family ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov to 4 Dec, 8 to 17 Dec, 6 to 10 Jan | £12 to £47 | £2 off most seats | Yes |
| Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13 Dec | £12 to £60 | £2 off most seats | Yes |
| 19 Dec to 3 Jan | £12 to £70 | Adult price | No |
The family ticket runs from 27 November to 18 December and from 4 to 10 January. Use the code PANTOFMLY26 with at least two full price and two under 16 tickets in the basket; it does not cover premium seats on every date. Every booking carries a £1.75 fee, charged once per booking, not per ticket. The box office is on 01242 572573, Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 6pm.
Are there relaxed or signed panto performances?
Yes, four kinds, all listed on the Everyman's access pages.
- 🎧 Audio described: Fri 11 Dec, 2pm, touch tour 11.30am
- 💬 Captioned: Fri 8 Jan, 6pm
- 🤟 BSL interpreted: Sat 9 Jan, 3pm
- 🌙 Relaxed: Thu 7 Jan, 10.30am and 4.30pm
Good to know: relaxed shows are sold to half capacity, with the house lights low, loud noises softened and a chill-out room. They were not on the online calendar when we checked, so call the access line on 01242 705559.
How do I get to the Everyman, and where do I park?
Park in the Regent Arcade car park, which has a staircase on Level 1 into the theatre's upper circle. Charges apply until 12.30am (8am on Monday to Saturday, 10am on Sunday). It costs £3 if you arrive after 5.30pm; before that the tariff runs from £2 for up to an hour to £6.50 for up to four hours. Blue Badge bays are on Regent Street opposite the theatre, and the car park's lift access runs only until 6pm Monday to Saturday.
Where can I eat near the Everyman before the panto?
Within a few minutes' walk, on Regent Street, the Promenade and the streets between. You cannot take your own food or drink into the theatre, except for medical reasons or for very young children. The Everyman's café serves food from 9.30am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday, and its restaurant opens at 5.30pm before evening shows, with Supper Club dining from 5.30pm to 6.15pm (£5 deposit per person).
KIBOU Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Sushi, ramen and katsu in Regent Arcade, the shopping centre joined to the theatre. The closest sit-down meal to your seat, with a bento box for children.
- ⏰ Daily from 11.30am
- 🧒 Kids' bento box £8
- 📍 Regent Arcade, Town Centre
Fat Master's Pizzeria
Sourdough pizza on the theatre's own street. The easy family choice before a 6pm or 7pm show.
- ⏰ Daily from 12pm
- 📞 Book on 01242 894649
- 📍 4 Regent Street
WoodKraft Cheltenham
A family-owned café for breakfast, brunch and lunch before a morning or afternoon show. It gets busy, so book.
- ⏰ Daily 9am to 4pm
- 🌱 Vegan and gluten-free options
- 📍 13 Regent Street
BAO + BBQ
Bao buns, Korean wings and smoked meats on Regent Street. A grown-up choice before an evening show.
- ⏰ Closed Mon, dinner from 5.30pm Tue to Fri
- 🍽️ Pulled pork bao £8.50
- 📍 3 Regent Street
Rosa's Thai Cheltenham
Thai food on the Promenade with a kids' menu, step-free access, vegan and gluten-free options and halal chicken.
- ⏰ Daily from 12pm
- 🧒 Kids' menu
- 📍 16 Promenade
Purslane Restaurant
British seafood and Cotswold produce for a proper lunch before a matinee. The kitchen says it can serve two courses in under an hour.
- ⏰ Wed to Sat, lunch from 12pm
- 💷 Light lunch £26 for two courses, £34 for three
- 📍 16 Rodney Road
Good to know: it cannot cater for vegan, dairy, nut or severe allergy diets.
Memsahib's Lounge
Contemporary Indian cooking on the Promenade, open late on Fridays and Saturdays for a grown-up meal after the show.
- ⏰ Fri and Sat 12pm to midnight
- 🚫 Closed Mon and Tue
- 📍 47 to 49 Promenade
MUSE Brasserie
French cooking with Asian touches, a set menu for the whole table and a children's menu: the special-occasion choice.
- 💷 Set menu £38 for two courses, £42 for three
- 🧒 Children's menu
- 📍 60 St George's Place
Is there another panto in Cheltenham?
Yes: Peter Pan: The Pantomime Adventure at the Cheltenham Playhouse on Bath Road, which produces its own panto in-house.
- 📅 Fri 11 Dec to Sat 2 Jan
- 🎟️ From £15
- 🔞 Adults-only shows 18, 19 and 29 Dec, 7.30pm
- 📍 47 to 53 Bath Road
The Everyman's studio has two gentler shows: A Christmas Carol with puppets (3 to 29 December, £17, ages 7 and up) and The Wind in the Willows (27 November to 2 January, £10). On Monday 21 December its Grove Street centre runs a Cinderella panto workshop for children aged 4 to 7 (1pm) and 8 to 11 (2.30pm), £5.
Cheltenham panto: questions
When is the Cheltenham panto in 2026?
Cinderella runs at the Everyman Theatre from Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027. There are no shows on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
How much are Cheltenham panto tickets?
£12 to £70 when we checked on 22 October 2026. Most weekday shows cost £12 to £47, and from 19 December to 3 January they cost £12 to £70, plus a £1.75 fee per booking.
Is there a family ticket for the Everyman panto?
Yes, from 27 November to 18 December and from 4 to 10 January, with the code PANTOFMLY26. You need at least two full price and two under 16 tickets in the basket.
What age is the Everyman panto suitable for?
The Everyman considers its pantomime suitable for over 5s and strongly advises parents not to bring children under two.
Who is in Cinderella at the Everyman?
Tweedy plays Buttons, Kevin Brewis and Miles Western are the Ugly Sisters, Dominic Treacy is Dandini and Olivia Bella is Cinderella.