Preview: Dick Whittington at South Shields Pier Pavilion

Dick Whittington

South Shields Pier Pavilion

Friday 23 - Saturday 31 January 2026

You thought Panto season was behind you? Oh no it isn’t - thanks to the Westovians bringing beloved pantomime Dick Whittington to the stage this January.

Beloved for their hilarious and well-crafted pantomimes, the Westovian Theatre Society are performing the brilliant Dick Whittington from Friday 23rd January - Saturday 31st January in their home theatre at Pier Pavillion in South Shields.

The Westovians have become renowned for their successful pantomimes, regularly winning at the NODA North awards with their traditional family friendly shows. Last year’s pantomime Cinderella won three NODA district awards, including Best Pantomime, and this year’s blend of talented performers, fantastic music and hilarious jokes is set to once again thrill audiences of all ages.

Producing the pantomime for the first time this year, Claire Ball “has been blown away by the talent and passion of the cast. Our panto is full of laughter, fun and chaos and we can’t wait to wow audiences over the next two weeks.”

 The Westovian Theatre Society is one of South Tyneside’s leading amateur dramatic groups and they have been thrilling audiences for over a century. They took up residence at the Pier Pavillion in 1977, and since then, they have continued to grow and produce top-quality theatre in the heart of South Shields.

Tickets:

Show: Dick Whittington

Location: Pier Pavilion, South Shields

Dates: Friday 23rd January - Saturday 31st January. Evening Performances 7.30pm, Saturday matinees 2.00pm, Sunday shows at 11.00am and 4.00pm.

Tickets: £14 / under 12s £12. Group discounts available. Available at Box Office, The Word or https://westovians.co.uk/events/dick-whittington-panto/

Suitable for: All

Running time: 2 hours 20 (approx)

Access: Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet and designated wheelchair spaces in the auditorium.