Events

Cinderella

You shall go to the ball with 2026's sparkling pantomime, Cinderella! Grab your friends, family and colleagues, sparkle your slippers and book your tickets before the clock strikes! Stepping into the iconic crystal slippers is Emmerdale favourite Rosie Bentham, best known for her role as Gabby Thomas. Since joining the long-running ITV soap in 2016, she has become a recognisable face on UK television, earning praise for her engaging and authentic performances. Viewers have watched her character evolve through challenging storylines and her ability to portray the complexities of teenage life and its struggles have earned her admiration. A proud Nottingham native, Rosie returns close to home to bring warmth, charm and a touch of fairytale magic to this rags-to-riches tale. Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters treat her as their servant. She’s going to need all the magic her fairy godmother can muster if she is to meet her Prince Charming and find true love before midnight. With a script by Jon Monie (writer of this year’s production of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs and winner of Best Script at the Great British Pantomime Awards 2019), this spectacular production will delight with its enchanting story, side-splitting comedy, lavish settings and adorable miniature ponies. Featuring Mansfield’s favourite funny man, Adam Moss and also back by demand - the unstoppable double act Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return as the fabulously outrageous Wicked Sisters. Don’t wait for your invitation – get your tickets early and ensure that every member of the family has a ball at Christmas. More fun that you can shake a pumpkin at!

The Snow Queen

The Toy Maker is in his workshop, making toys for the children when all of a sudden they come to life to tell the story of The Snow Queen Follow Gerda on her adventures as she sets out to rescue her brother Kai from the evil Snow Queen who is holding him prisoner in her ice palace and meet the magical creatures who help her on her mission. It's a wonderful tale of The Snow Queen told through the eyes of puppets Gerda and Kai. Join them on their adventures, Watch Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts perform this magical story through puppets, changing scenery, music and sound effects. Then meet the puppets and create you very own Puppet of a character from the show! Mansfield Museum Saturday 5th December 11:00am & 2:00pm Show approx. 50 minutes 30-minute puppet-making workshop follows £6 per person A magical festive adventure for the whole family!