Ayr panto 2026: Dick Whittington at the Gaiety
The Gaiety's panto this year is Dick Whittington, turned into a Scottish pirate adventure by writer Fraser Boyle and director Tom Cooper. Dick follows a treasure map to the shores of Arran with a daft crew including Dame Jackie Sparrow and Kitty-Kat-Cathy, while Captain Ratbeard rules the Clyde. It runs from late November into the new year at the Gaiety on Carrick Street, with BSL, captioned, relaxed and audio described performances in the run. Every show is listed below.
The panto
Every performance of Dick Whittington
Times are from the Gaiety's own listing.
Good to know before you book
- Tickets are £18 to £35.
- The Gaiety Theatre is on Carrick Street, Ayr KA7 1NU.
- The Gaiety also has Sprouts at Gaiety 2 in December. Everyone needs a ticket for that one, including babies.
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Ayr panto questions
- What is the Ayr Gaiety panto in 2026?
- Dick Whittington: A Scottish Pirate Pantomime, by writer Fraser Boyle and director Tom Cooper.
- When is the Gaiety panto on?
- From Friday 27 November 2026 to Saturday 2 January 2027. Every performance is listed above.
- How much are tickets for the Ayr panto?
- £18 to £35.
- Are there accessible performances?
- Yes. The run includes BSL, captioned, relaxed and audio described performances. Check the Gaiety's booking page for which dates they fall on.
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