Liverpool Everyman has announced that its 2027 Rock ‘n’ Roll panto will be Hansel and Gretel, with tickets going on sale from 12pm on Saturday 14 November 2026.
The announcement comes as this year’s production, Beauty and the Beast, begins performances at the venue ahead of its run through to 6 January 2027.
A fixture of Liverpool’s festive calendar for more than 45 years, the Everyman panto will return from 13 November 2027 to 15 January 2028 with a new take on the classic fairy tale. Written by Billie Collins and directed by Ellie Hurt, the production promises all the live music, audience participation and irreverent humour audiences have come to expect from the theatre’s much-loved annual tradition.
In this latest outing, Hansel and Gretel find themselves lost and searching for a way home, encountering larger-than-life characters, magical surprises and plenty of festive mischief along the way.
Nathan Powell, Creative Director of Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, said: “‘The joyful chaos of our Rock ‘n’ Roll panto is one of the highlights of our year. ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is the first panto I have directed at the Everyman, and we’ve had a magical time in rehearsals. I can’t wait to introduce audiences to our live band and our incredible cast. As a yearly event that showcases the best of our city, it’s exciting to know that plans for ‘Hansel and Gretel’ are already underway, and to give audiences another brilliant show to look forward to in 2027’”
The production is billed as a festive family adventure packed with energy, comedy and chart-topping musical numbers performed live by the Everyman’s trademark company of actor-musicians.
With tickets starting from £11, the show is expected to continue the theatre’s long-running tradition as one of Liverpool’s most popular Christmas events.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
