Cinderella will have a ball at the Epstein this Christmas

Panto - and everything else - returns to the newly-reopened Epstein Theatre in Liverpool from September. Pic: David Munn

Pantomime will return to Liverpool's newly-reopened Epstein Theatre this Christmas with the historic venue staging Cinderella from December 5-January 4.

The pantomime forms part of the theatre’s inaugural reopening season, which is due to be launched with a gala night on September 19.

Jane Joseph and Chantelle Joseph (r) - staging the Epstein panto (and many others during the year at their St Helens Theatre Royal base)

The Grade II listed landmark, which closed in June 2023, now has new leaseholders and a new management team, promising a busy programme of entertainment.

Ahead of its formal reopening, £1 million is being invested in new lighting, stage cloths and sound, and improving the backstage areas. The theatre’s bar has also been remodelled.

Chantelle Joseph of Regal Entertainments added: “I’m absolutely thrilled Regal Entertainments has been asked to produce the Christmas panto. I know from previously staging shows in the theatre’s beautiful auditorium what a great space it is for creating a brilliant party atmosphere."

More info and tickets here