Get ready to rock
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Our feel-good festive pantomime is the perfect way to celebrate the festivities with your school or family community this Winter!
Oh yes it is – panto is back for 2025!
Written by celebrated award winning playwright Isla Cowan, it features:
Positive creative message
Epic sets and costumes
Powered with seasonal slapstick
Join us for a trip down the yellow brick road!
Community pantomime
with Scotland’s children and families at its heart
We work with industry leaders in Scottish theatre to create pantomime that is accessible, community-focused, and perfectly suited to school and community needs.
Our pantomimes are well known for their:
Scottish twists
laugh-out-loud comedy
contemporary takes on traditional stories
Our bright and colourful costumes and, classic pantomime sets bring a smile to children and families alike with lots of moments to boo, hiss, and sing-a-long with the characters.
Stress-free panto
We know that organising a trip out can be stressful.
That’s why we make it easy and bring everything to you with our bespoke sets designed specifically for school and community halls with all the magic of pantomime.
Our highly trained Glasgow-based team of professionals is ready to set up the theatre in the comfort of your own venue.
Bringing with us the entire experience from staging, lights, song, costumes, and actors to bring the joy of pantomime to your community this festive season.
Panto that doesn’t disappoint
We wont disappoint
Proud to be one of the leading providers of touring pantomime in Scotland.
We are top quality
Expertly combine traditional stage craft with contemporary stories that young and old can enjoy.
We come to you
Making the process and on the day easy and stress free.
We are community minded
Providing subsidised performances to ensure that everyone is able to access pantomime.
Our panto package
What you get
When booking a Hopscotch pantomime visit, we guarantee the full professional pantomime package. This is because we are one of Scotland’s most trusted theatre companies specialising in community pantomime productions for primary schools and family audiences.
A 55 minute show
of fun that all ages will enjoy, including eco and Scottish twists.
4 professional actors
including original songs, music, scenery and a little pantomime magic.
Tailored for your community
with personal touches, like shout-outs, intervals and lots of audience participation.
Inclusive for all
that everyone can enjoy, from relaxed performances to touch-tours.
FILL OUT OUR QUICK FORM TO
Arrange a visit from us!
Once submitted one of our festive elves will get back in touch with you. Our team will book a date and time that works best for you and arrange a visit for the pantomime tour team.
Once your booking is complete and in our diary you will be given instant access to our pre-festive resource pack. There is even a winter song everyone can sing along with to get you in the festive mood!
We try to keep our prices as affordable and within reach as possible, whilst still being able to provide a quality experience. They start from as little as £345 – just get in touch, using the form below.
FAQs
and our answers
Can I book by phone?
Absolutely, we love to speak with you by phone!
Remember to tell us who you are, where you would like the performance to take place, and when you are looking for a visit.
What happens on the day of our show?
Our team will arrive up to one hour before the show begins to set up and make the magic happen!
Be on hand to say hello and then sit back, relax and let us take care of the magic.
How long does it take to confirm my booking?
We aim to get back to you within 48 hours.
Due to popular demand, we might not be able to secure your preferred date, but we'll do our best to secure the best date we can.
What do we need to do before our booking?
We advise clearing the performance space and set up any seating. We'll arrive with everything else and our show won't disappoint!
What size of playing space do you need?
We need a minimum of 4 x 6m squared to set up our staging, lights and sound.
Can we include an interval?
For community venues, we can include an interval. Due to school timetables, we do not recommend including an interval.
Can we ask for a relaxed performance?
Yes, please get in touch with one of our staff in the office to discuss this further and arrange.
Can I get a December Panto date?
Yes! We tour up until the last day of term in December but these dates are very popular so we recommend getting in touch as soon as you can.
What are Hopscotch's Safeguarding measures?
Our Safeguarding Policy is kept up to date in line with best practice and is available upon request. All of our staff have been checked through Disclosure Scotland before the tour begins and carry photographic ID.
How much time does your team need to set up?
We need a minimum of 45 min to set up and 30 mins to take everything down.
Can I change the start time of the show?
We will work with your staff to accommodate lunch and other activities where we can but due to school timetables, we must set strict finish times.
When will I need to pay and is there a deposit?
Once your booking is in our diary we will ask for a small deposit to confirm your place, the balance can be paid up to 30 days after the performance.
Can I reserve pantomime for next year?
Yes, our pantomime tour calendar officially opens on the 15th of January but you can contact us to register your interest beforehand and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your prefered date.