Aylesbury's streets will be paved with gold this Christmas in the magical family pantomime Dick Whittington! Panto King, TV and West End star Jonathon Wilkes leads a world-class cast as loveable hero Dick in the Waterside Theatre's second ever pantomime, alongside soap-star favourite Gillian Wright as the quirky Fairy Bow Bells. TV, theatre and music star Jonathon is a natural-born entertainer with years of leading all-star pantomime casts and starring roles in smash-hit shows including ... Read more >>
Running time: 2hrs 30mins (including a 20min interval)

Aylesbury's streets will be paved with gold this Christmas in the magical family pantomime Dick Whittington! Panto King, TV and West End star Jonathon Wilkes leads a world-class cast as loveable hero Dick in the Waterside Theatre's second ever pantomime, alongside soap-star favourite Gillian Wright as the quirky Fairy Bow Bells. TV, theatre and music star Jonathon is a natural-born entertainer with years of leading all-star pantomime casts and starring roles in smash-hit shows including Grease, The Rocky Horror Show, We Will Rock You and this year's West End production of Chicago. With great TV, film and stage success, Gillian adds sparkle and charm in what is guaranteed to be the purr-fect show!
With sensational songs, a live band, dazzling dance routines, slapstick comedy and bags of audience participation - Dick Whittington promises rat-matazz, sparkle and hilarity for all the family. Will our Dick and his loyal feline friend Tommy find the Aylesbury streets paved with gold? Will he win the hand of the lovely Alice and defeat the boo-able King Rat? You will have to get down to the Waterside this Christmas to find out! Make sure you don't miss out on the best treat of them all in a fun-filled quest for fame and fortune in the Waterside's sensational family pantomime Dick Whittington.
There are eight wheelchair positions with companion seats, six in the stalls and two in Circle 1
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre has an infra-red sound amplification system with headsets and loop necklaces. Induction Loop Necklace Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control. Headset This device amplifies sound through earpieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.
There are separate, accessible toilet facilities located at each of the principal seating levels.

By Train
The Chiltern Rail service links Aylesbury with London Marylebone. The town's station is a five minute walk from the Theatre. For train timetables and more information visit www.chilternrailways.co.uk.
By Bus
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is located within 200 metres of Aylesbury's main bus station. For bus timetables and more information visit www.traveline.info
By Car
Parking is plentiful with over 1600 spaces within easy walking distance of the Theatre including a multi-storey car park in Walton Street (for sat navs enter HP21 7QT), and Upper Hundreds car park. The Exchange Street car park is now open opposite the theatre.
Please note that the Canalside car park is now closed. There is available disabled car parking opposite the theatre in Exchange Street, which can also be used as a disabled drop-off point. Click here for a map of car parks close to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
By Foot
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre is a landmark building conveniently located on the edge of Aylesbury Town Centre, on the corner of Exchange Street and Walton Street.
Book online: Use the links below
Telephone Booking: 0844 871 7607
Customer Service: 0844 871 7627
Groups Bookings: 0844 871 7614
Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677
Stage Door / Admin:* 01296 74 5100
*please note it is not possible to assist
with bookings on this number
The Waterside Café is the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch with friends, a meeting over coffee, or a sumptuous cake treat. The Waterside Cafe is located in our Stalls Foyer and is open from 10am through the day for morning coffee, afternoon tea, light bites and pre-show snacks including paninis, jacket potatoes and daily specials.
The Waterside Club is the highest level of individual membership available at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. Club members enjoy a personal and exclusive relationship with the theatre with benefits ranging from priority tickets to VIP Bar access. For more information please contact Scott Walker, Development Co-ordinator on 01296 745136 or by e-mail scottwalker@theambassadors.com
Box Office Counter Sales:
The Box Office is situated in the main foyer of the theatre and is open Mon - Sat 10am until 15mins after the last performance begins.
On days where there are no performances we close at 5pm.
On Sundays and Public Holidays we are closed unless there is a performance in which case we open 2 hours prior to the show and close 15mins after the last performance begins.


Group 20+ save up to £5.00 on selected matinee and evening performances throughout December.
Group 40+ save up to £6.00 on selected matinee and evening performances throughout December.
Group 60+ save up to £7.00 on selected matinee and evening performances throughout December.
Uniformed Groups of 10+ £13.00 per ticket, price bands B-E, selected evening performances in December and January.
School Rate of £12.00 available on matinees between Tues 13th - Fri 16th December with free teacher spaces available.