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Oh yes it is! 75 years of the St Giles with St Mary’s Pantomime Society
Fri 1 November 2024 - Wed 24 December 2025
Pontefract Museum
Pantomime is a traditional and uniquely British type of theatre. It is an important part of many people’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.
In Pontefract the St Giles with St Mary’s Pantomime Society has been making people laugh for 75 years. Founded in 1949, the society has enchanted generations of Pomfretians with time-honoured stories. Their tales are told by larger-than-life characters in gorgeous costumes.
To celebrate this 75th anniversary, Pontefract Museum has joined up with the Society. We've put on a special show for all the family!
Find out what goes into putting on a spectacular performance.
Enjoy the sparkle of costumes and props from memorable past productions.
Watch star performers and be inspired to step on stage yourself!
1 November 2024 - 24 December 2025
Pontefract Museum
Free, no booking required
All ages
Things to see
See beautiful handmade costumes
from past productions
Watch past performances
and revel in the nostalgia
Explore memories left by your fellow visitors
and add your own
Explore memorabilia
from society members past and present
Things to do
Get dressed up
and put on a show!
Go on a trail around the gallery
Can you work out the magic word?
Get crafty colouring in
Create your own fantastical panto characters
Become a master of puppets
and make up your own stories!
Find out more
Society Producer Jo Sykes writes about the society's history and her experiences in a guest blog (on Experience Wakefield)