About The Chrysanths Pantomime
The Chrysanths pantomime is an annual, multi-award-winning production created by The Chrysanthemums Pantomime Society — one of the UK’s longest-running amateur theatre groups. Based on the Wirral, our society is affectionately known as “The Chrysanths” and has been entertaining audiences for over a century.
Our History
Founded in the year 1918, our society took its first steps when a passionate group of amateur performers came together to stage a charming show set in a garden beautifully framed by vibrant blooming chrysanthemum flowers.
This unforgettable moment not only inspired the unique name of our society but also laid the foundation for a remarkable legacy that has continued and flourished for more than a century, spanning over 100 years of rich history and artistic dedication.
Performances, Style & Tradition
Based in Wirral, Merseyside, The Chrysanths perform their annual pantomime at the iconic Floral Pavilion Theatre in New Brighton. Every year, we deliver large-scale, professional-standard pantomimes filled with adventure, comedy, music, dancing, and classic audience participation.
Our casts blend seasoned performers with new local talent, creating shows that feel both polished and deeply connected to the community. For generations of families across the Wirral and beyond, attending a Chrysanths pantomime has become a cherished tradition — a highlight of the season that brings people back year after year.
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Our Productions Over the Years
The Chrysanthemums Pantomime Society is proud of its rich history, entertaining audiences on the Wirral since 1918. Over more than a century, we have staged countless magical productions at the Floral Pavilion Theatre in New Brighton.
Creating an exhaustive, year-by-year list of every single show we’ve ever performed is a challenging task! However, we are delighted to share a chronological list of some of our major and more recent productions that have brought joy to generations of panto lovers:
- Aladdin (originally titled Slave of The Lamp) in 1918 (our very first show!)
- Cinderella in 1921
- The Babes in the Wood and Robin Hood in 1922
- Cinderella in 2011
- Dick Whittington in 2012
- Humpty Dumpty in 2013
- Aladdin in 2014
- Sleeping Beauty in 2015
- Cinderella in 2016
- Jack and the Beanstalk in 2017
- Aladdin in January 2018 (our spectacular Centenary production)
- Dick Whittington in 2019
- Aladdin in 2020
- Jack and the Beanstalk in January 2022
- Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood in early 2023 (an award-winning production)
- Aladdin in January 2024 (Awarded Best Pantomime at the North West NODA Awards)
- Dick Whittington for January 2025
- Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood is scheduled for January 2026