Wakefield Museums and Castles

A pantomime dame reading to a group of children sat on the floor at Pontefract Museum

Pantomime storytelling sessions

Wed 29 October 2025, 11am - 2pm

Pontefract Museum

Be transported into a fantastical fairytale world with some magical storytelling! Listen to Pontefract's finest pantomime actors bringing favourite fairytales to life.

The St Giles with St Mary's Pantomime Society have been bringing panto magic to Pontefract for 75 years.

There will be two different storytelling sessions, at 11am and 1pm.

Free and no booking needed.

You can also enjoy our Fairytale Fun craft activities and museum trail. These will be available from 10am to 3pm on the same day.

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29 October 2025

11am - 2pm

Pontefract Museum

Free and no booking required

Families with children aged 3+

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