Milton Keynes Theatre have announced that their 2025 panto will be Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Following the conclusion of their 2024/25 panto Peter Pan, MK Theatre confirmed a magical circus-themed take on Goldilocks and the Three Bears will be held at the theatre from Saturday 6th Dececember 2025 through to Sunday 11th January 2026.

Comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley has been confirmed as the first star of this latest panto, marking his return to the MK Theatre panto.

In a career spanning nearly five decades, Brian has previously appeared in award-winning West End musicals and television sitcoms, presented his own chat show, recorded five albums and completed numerous sell out tours of the UK, as well as appearing a record eight times on The Royal Variety Performance and starring in over 35 pantomimes.

Brian last visited Milton Keynes Theatre in 2023 for pantomime and the arrival will see him make a quick return.

Emma Sullivan, Theatre Director at Milton Keynes Theatre said, “We are thrilled to be welcoming Brian Conley back to the theatre for Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the end of this year. The feedback from Milton Keynes audiences for Brian’s last trip here in 2023 was spectacular, and we know that he’ll bring back the laughter and magic of panto when he returns. We can’t wait for the season to start and look forward to seeing you all there.”

For five weeks, the theatre will be transformed into a circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen.

MK Theatre said, “This festive extravaganza will be packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts, and awe-inspiring circus acts!

“Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang…”

Anyone looking to get early tickets can book their tickets today at ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes.