As the curtain rises on this year’s Grand Opera House pantomime, dairy company Dale Farm has continued its leading role as show sponsor for the ninth consecutive season. The long running partnership reflects the local dairy cooperative’s commitment to champion Northern Ireland’s vibrant arts sector, while also encouraging family fun and togetherness across the festive period.

This year, The Adventures of Pinocchio, makes its Grand Opera House premiere as a panto title and is spectacularly brought to life for the first time on the Theatre’s iconic stage by an award-winning creative team from Crossroads, the biggest pantomime producer in the world. This magical tale brings you all the hallmark features of a traditional Grand Opera House panto with thrilling song-and-dance, beautiful costumes, dazzling staging and effects, and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Commenting on the continued partnership, Caroline Martin, Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Dale Farm, said: “Pantomime season brings a special kind of magic and is a particular highlight in our calendar. Bringing generations of families together to enjoy unforgettable moments and create lasting memories is what panto is all about. As a cooperative owned by local farmers, family is also at the heart of everything we do at Dale Farm, from producing dairy favourites enjoyed across generations, to supporting the local communities we serve.

“We look forward to seeing audiences of all ages join Pinocchio and his friends in this amazing new pantomime, and who ‘nose’, maybe even enjoy a delicious Dale Farm ice cream along the way!”

Welcoming the continued Dale Farm partnership, Ian Wilson, Chief Executive of the Grand Opera House, said: “We are delighted that Dale Farm is sponsoring our pantomime for the ninth year, and for their continued role in helping spread panto joy with generations of families.

“The Theatre opened its doors with a pantomime in December 1895, and we’re proud to be carrying that tradition forward 130 years later. Audiences are in for yet another unmissable Grand Opera House treat with The Adventures of Pinocchio staged by our talented West End creative team.

“With more than 71,000 tickets already sold, now is the perfect time to secure your seats for Northern Ireland’s biggest panto.”

To add even more delight to the panto experience, Dale Farm ice cream will be available throughout the Theatre.

The show, which opened last Saturday, runs at the Grand Opera House until Sunday 11 January 2026.

To purchase tickets or to find out more information, please visit: goh.co.uk/whats-on/the-adventures-of-pinocchio