Become enchanted in 2025 with our BRAND-NEW family pantomime The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
When the town of Hamelin is overrun by rats, a mysterious piper arrives, promising to rid the populace of their furry foes. But at what cost?
A captivating new pantomime from the producers of Dick Whittington, Aladdin, and Rumpelstiltskin, The Big Tiny bring their new story of magic, mayhem and betrayal to The Met in Christmas 2025.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin is packed full of sensational sets and overflows with holiday cheer and audience participation for all ages. Expect pantomime dames, laugh-out-loud comedy, audience participation and much more.
Special performances
- Press Night Tue 9 Dec 7:30pm Our first public (and also lowest priced) performance.
- Pyjama Performance Fri 12 Dec 6:30pm Stay up late and wear your pyjamas or onesies to the show.
- Relaxed Performance Sun 14 Dec 11:00am For anyone who would appreciate a more flexible atmosphere to enjoy the show. House lights will be on, and doors open. A touch tour will be available before the show begins.
- BSL Interpreted Performance Fri 19 Dec 6:30pm For people with hearing difficulties or for whom British Sign Language is their preferred language.
Supported by Bury Football Club
Access Sponsors
Book tickets
- Sat 6 Dec 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Sun 7 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Tue 9 Dec 7:30 PM
- Fri 12 Dec 6:30 PM
- Sat 13 Dec 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Sun 14 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Fri 19 Dec 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Sat 20 Dec 10:45 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Sun 21 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Mon 22 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Tue 23 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Wed 24 Dec 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
- Sat 27 Dec 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Sun 28 Dec 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
Derby Hall @ The Met
From £17 children / £20 adults (inc fees)
Pied Piper Groups Discount: Groups of 11-25 10% off; Groups of 26 and larger 15% off. Group bookers should please phone The Met ticket office on 0161 761 2216 to book.
Book tickets
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Sat 6 Dec
- 2:30 PM
- 6:30 PM
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Sun 7 Dec
- 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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Tue 9 Dec
- 7:30 PM Press Night
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Fri 12 Dec
- 6:30 PM Pyjama Performance
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Sat 13 Dec
- 2:30 PM
- 6:30 PM
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Sun 14 Dec
- 11:00 AM Relaxed Performance
- 3:00 PM
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Fri 19 Dec
- 2:30 PM
- 6:30 PM BSL Interpreted Performance
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Sat 20 Dec
- 10:45 AM
- 2:30 PM
- 6:30 PM
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Sun 21 Dec
- 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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Mon 22 Dec
- 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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Tue 23 Dec
- 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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Wed 24 Dec
- 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
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Sat 27 Dec
- 2:30 PM
- 6:30 PM
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Sun 28 Dec
- 2:30 PM
- 6:30 PM
Related events
- Fri 31 Oct 1:00 PM
Spooky Tales
Spooky Tales is a devilishly delightful collection of stories for brave children aged 9+. Tales of witches, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night – perfect for Halloween!
- Today 4:30 PM
Audition callout for Pied Piper Youth Ensemble
We are looking for children aged 9-13 who live in either Bury or Bolton to be part of the Young Company in this year’s pantomime, The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
- Mon 4 Aug 10:00 AM
The Met Drama Summer School
Inspire your child at The Met's Summer School! Children aged 6-10 will create their own thrilling show inspired by Imagination Island, building confidence and making friends along the way.