Established in 1983, the ‘Allendale Panto’ are an amateur dramatic group who have been entertaining the local area with an annual five-show pantomime run as well as summer performances, events, and short films, ever since.
Want to learn a bit more about the history of the group, and who we are?
Discover some of the reasons people travel from the Lake District, Hull, and London annually to be part of an Allendale Panto audience.
Discover upcoming performances, information about this year’s shows, and explore our past events.
Explore a selection of images taken at our performances and events, and find our Facebook link to the full albums.
Read all about it! Discover press coverage for our performances and events, and find testimonials and reviews from audience members.
With its trademark blend of spectacle, silliness and heart, Buttons proved once again that there is something truly special about the Allendale Panto – and that village theatre can rival productions far beyond its size.
Reporter, Hexham Courant
Learn first-hand what it’s like to be in one of our shows, read cast and crew interviews, and more in our blog.
One of our brand new cast members has taken the plunge and is interviewing one of our founding members!
Hear it from the leading man himself! A review of this year’s show and rehearsal process from behind the scenes.
One of our costume team, Gabby, interviews some of the younger cast members to see if they have any guesses as to next year’s show.