The British Forces Foundation’s much-loved Panto Bus is back on the road this winter – spreading festive cheer to serving personnel and their families across the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
This year’s tour will see lively productions of Sleeping Beauty and Aladdin performed at naval bases around the UK between 14 November and 9 December 2025.
More than just entertainment, the annual Panto Bus offers families a moment of warmth, connection, and laughter – a touch of theatre magic that brightens the festive season. For many, especially those with loved ones away on deployment, it has become a much-loved highlight of the welfare calendar.
It is no exaggeration to say that without RNRMC’s unwavering support over many years, the BFF Panto Bus would not be the joyous military tradition it is today. By getting onboard with the Panto Bus dream in its infancy, RNRMC secured cherished family memories for thousands of its beneficiaries. The BFF is extremely proud of the relationship it enjoys with RNRMC, and the validation that brings to the quality and effectiveness of its morale-boosting projects.
Mark Seymour
RNRMC is proud to continue supporting the British Forces Foundation in delivering these performances, recognising the important role they play in boosting morale and strengthening community spirit across the Naval Service.
Despite rising costs, the BFF remains committed to keeping this cherished tradition alive, with RNRMC contributing towards theatre costs to ensure families can continue to enjoy the experience for years to come.
Each base manages its own ticket registrations, and these events are open exclusively to serving personnel and their families. Please check your internal base communications or noticeboards for booking details.
Tour Dates
Aladdin
- 14 Nov – Helensburgh
Sleeping Beauty
- 24 Nov – RNAS Yeovilton
- 30 Nov – 40 Cdo RM
- 3 Dec – RNAS Culdrose
- 4 Dec – HMS Drake
- 5 Dec – Chivenor
- 6 Dec – CTCRM
- 7 Dec (AM) – HMS Collingwood
- 7 Dec (PM) – HMS Excellent
- 9 Dec – RMB Poole
