The Pantoloons

14/10/2026

The very talented Sandy Leadbeater returns to The Pantoloons for his eighth show with us, once again bringing the wonderfully hilarious Bob the Head Elf to life in A Very Kiwi Christmas! 🎅🇳🇿
With his fabulous singing voice, brilliant comic timing and natural flair for entertaining, Sandy is a joy to watch on stage. Whether he's belting out a song, delivering a perfectly timed punchline or trying to keep the other elves under control.
We're delighted to have Sandy back for another Christmas adventure. And with Bob heading off to New Zealand to help save Christmas, we can only imagine the chaos that's in store!

11/10/2026

We're delighted to welcome Jake Elston back to The Pantoloons for his sixth show with us! Jake will once again be bringing the lovable and bumbling Buddy to life, while also showing his versatility taking on a completely different character, Trev, one of our Kiwi elves, in A Very Kiwi Christmas! 🎄 A versatile and talented performer with fabulous comic timing, Jake has a wonderful ability to bring completely different characters to life and keep audiences laughing along the way. We're thrilled that he's making the trip over from Sydney once again to join us, and we can't wait to have him back on stage!

09/10/2026

With an extensive background in theatre and 6 shows with The Pantoloons, Jodie Mahan has brought plenty of talent and memorable moments to our stage! This Christmas, she’s putting her apron back on and returning as Cookie in A Very Kiwi Christmas! 🍪🎄 Expect a generous helping of laughs, with a little Christmas magic stirred in! ✨
Here’s a look back at some of Jodie’s Pantoloons adventures.

07/10/2026

Molly Weaver may be one of the newer faces in the Pantoloons family, but she’s already made a big impression! 🌟
With 8 Pantoloon shows under her belt, her talent and stage presence have delighted audiences and made her a much-loved part of the team. And we’re thrilled she’ll be back as Twinkle in our next show, A Very Kiwi Christmas! ✨🎄
Here’s a look back at some of Molly’s moments in the spotlight, with plenty more still to come!

07/10/2026

🎄 THE PANTOLOONS ARE BACK THIS CHRISTMAS! 🎄
Get ready for A Very Kiwi Christmas, an hilarious new family pantomime packed with Christmas chaos, catchy songs, plenty of laughs and all your favourite Pantoloons characters! Earlybird tickets are on sale now, book early, save, and make The Pantoloons part of your family Christmas tradition!
Globe Theatre Dec 19th at 11am
globetheatre.co.nz/event/?production=KIWI
Te Huinga Tāngata Wairarapa Events Centre Dec 20th at 1pm
wairarapaec.co.nz/the-pantoloons-a-very-kiwi-christmas/
Little Theatre, Lower Hutt - Dec 21st at 11am & 1pm
www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/a-very-kiwi-christmas/wellington-region
Te Raukura ki Kāpiti Dec 22nd at 1pm
eventfinda.co.nz/2026/a-very-kiwi-christmas/paraparaumu

Quality theatre for all ages. Available for corporate and private performances.

05/10/2026

11 Pantoloons shows and a panto history stretching back well before we began! Carol Reed has performed in many pantomimes with our director before The Pantoloons started, this familiar face has brought so many hilarious characters to our stage… sometimes more than one in the same show! 😂
This Christmas, she’s picking up her wand once again as the fabulous Christmas Fairy in 'A Very Kiwi Christmas'. With plenty of costume changes and laughs along the way, here’s a look back at some of those memorable roles

02/10/2026

30 shows with The Pantoloons… and a panto history that goes back even further!
Tanisha Wardle was performing in pantomimes with our director before The Pantoloons even began. Since then, she’s brought plenty of laughs, memorable characters and Christmas magic to our stage! ✨ This year, she’s returning as our Elvis-loving elf, Elfis, in A Very Kiwi Christmas! 🎄🎸
Take a look back at some of Tanisha’s adventures with us over the years! 👏❤️

01/10/2026

WAIRARAPA: EARLYBIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE!🎄
The Pantoloons are heading back to the Te Huinga Tāngata Wairarapa Events Centre this Christmas with our brand-new family pantomime…
🎅 A VERY KIWI CHRISTMAS! 🎅
Santa’s holidaying in New Zealand, his sleigh has broken down and Christmas is getting closer! Can Santa and the elves get everything sorted in time for the big night?
Expect plenty of laughs, songs, audience participation and festive chaos in a Christmas adventure for the whole family!
🎟️ Earlybird tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Book early, save on your tickets and join us for A Very Kiwi Christmas! 🎄✨

When Santa takes a well-earned pre-Christmas holiday to New Zealand, things don’t quite go to plan. Packed with festive fun, hilarious mishaps, songs and plenty of audience participation…

29/09/2026

25 shows with The Pantoloons and counting! 🎭✨
Jel Po***ck has played her fair share of baddies over the years… although she always manages to win us over by the final curtain. ❤️
This Christmas, she’s back as Freezle for the third time in A Very Kiwi Christmas. Will Freezle stay out of trouble? We wouldn’t count on it. ❄️🎄
Here’s a look back at some of Jel’s Pantoloons adventures!

26/09/2026

🎄🎅 PALMERSTON NORTH, TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🎅🎄
Palmy, we’re coming back! After our Christmas show at the Globe Theatre SOLD OUT last year, The Pantoloons return this Christmas with our brand-new family pantomime, A Very Kiwi Christmas.
Santa’s holidaying in New Zealand, his sleigh has broken down and Christmas is getting closer! Can Santa, Bob, the Christmas Fairy and the elves get everything sorted in time?
Expect plenty of laughs, songs, audience participation and Christmas chaos for the whole family! Last year you filled the Globe, so don’t leave it too late, grab your seats and join us for A Very Kiwi Christmas! 🎄🎅 Dec 19th at 11am.

Pantoloons - A Very Kiwi ChristmasSaturday 19 December 2026, 11:00 AMGlobe One$18.00Get TicketsWhen Santa takes a well-earned pre-Christmas holiday to New Zealand, things don’t quite go to plan. With his sleigh out of action and Christmas fast approaching, the elves spring into action. Bob and Twi...