The Ugly Sisters in matching leopard-print gowns and turbans, Cinderella pantomime by Zealous Productions, December 2021

Zealous Productions

GUIDES

What a pantomime is, taking the kids to their first one, and getting to the Regal Theatre in Subiaco and The National Theatre in St Kilda.

What’s On Join the List

PANTOMIME, EXPLAINED

The Ugly Sisters in matching leopard-print gowns and turbans, Cinderella pantomime by Zealous Productions, December 2021

What Is a Pantomime? Panto Meaning & Traditions

Pantomime meaning, explained: the dame, the villain, “he’s behind you!” and how a British Christmas tradition became a family favourite in Australia.

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Dorothy and a pink good witch with a wand on stage, The Wizard of Oz pantomime by Zealous Productions, December 2025

First Pantomime With Kids: What to Expect

Taking the kids to a Christmas panto in Perth? How long it runs, which session to pick, how to join in and getting to the Regal Theatre in Subiaco.

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Wendy and the Darling boys in their nightclothes gasp as Tinker Bell sprinkles fairy dust, Zealous Productions' Peter Pan pantomime, Regal Theatre Perth, December 2022

Peter Pan, the Pantomime

Peter Pan as a traditional Christmas pantomime: the story, who's who, how panto tells it, and seeing it at The National Theatre, St Kilda this December.

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PERTH

The full Wizard of Oz company on stage at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco, Zealous Productions Christmas pantomime, December 2025

Seeing a Show at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco

Seeing Rapunzel, our Christmas pantomime in Perth, at the Regal Theatre Subiaco? Parking, seating, getting there and panto dates: 18 to 24 December 2026.

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The ensemble dancing in Munchkinland in front of a colourful projected backdrop, The Wizard of Oz pantomime by Zealous Productions, December 2025

Perth School Holidays: Start With a Christmas Panto

WA public school holidays start Friday 18 December 2026, the day Rapunzel opens at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco. Sessions, getting there and panto tips.

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Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man on stage, The Wizard of Oz pantomime by Zealous Productions, December 2025

Christmas Eve in Perth: Rapunzel Panto at 11am & 4pm

Looking for something to do on Christmas Eve in Perth? Rapunzel plays the Regal Theatre in Subiaco at 11am and 4pm on Thursday 24 December 2026. All ages.

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MELBOURNE

Captain Hook lounging in a red chair beneath his own portrait, Zealous Productions' Peter Pan pantomime, December 2022

National Theatre St Kilda: Parking, Trams & Getting There

Seeing Peter Pan at The National Theatre in St Kilda? Where to park, which tram to catch, the bars, the box office and our Christmas panto this December.

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Wendy and the Darling boys in their nightclothes gasp as Tinker Bell sprinkles fairy dust, Zealous Productions' Peter Pan pantomime, Regal Theatre Perth, December 2022

Melbourne School Holidays: Peter Pan Panto in St Kilda

Victorian school holidays 2026: Term 4 ends Friday 18 December and Peter Pan, our Christmas pantomime, opens in St Kilda on Sunday 20 December. All ages.

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Captain Hook lounging in a red chair beneath his own portrait, Zealous Productions' Peter Pan pantomime, December 2022

Christmas Eve in Melbourne: Peter Pan Panto, 24 December

Something to do on Christmas Eve in Melbourne? Peter Pan plays The National Theatre, St Kilda at 11am and 3:30pm on Thursday 24 December 2026. All ages.

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