Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Pantomime Productions & Theatrical Hire Services
Established in 2009, Imagine Theatre has built upon a 25-year legacy of family entertainment to become one of the UK's leading pantomime producers. As part of the Trafalgar Entertainment group, we have staged over 250 professional pantomimes across 50+ venues annually, combining creative storytelling with award-winning sets, costumes, and special effects. Our team, led by founders Steve and Sarah Boden, delivers both full-scale productions and theatrical hires while maintaining carbon-neutral operations. With seven UK Pantomime Association Awards, including Best Set and Best Pantomime over 900 seats, we combine artistic excellence with technical innovation.Our services extend to Santa shows for young children and comprehensive theatrical equipment hires, supported by dedicated departments managing 40,000+ costumes and production elements. Through strategic partnerships like our collaboration with Trafalgar Entertainment, we ensure global reach while maintaining local production quality. Our 'Just Imagine' podcast and behind-the-scenes content demonstrate our commitment to transparency and industry education. As industry leaders, we balance creative vision with environmental responsibility, offering tailored solutions for theatres and production companies nationwide.
Services
Pantomime Productions
Santa Shows
Theatrical Set Hire
Costume Hire
Props Hire
Special Effects Hire
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 25+ years' experience producing 250+ professional pantomimes
- Seven-time UK Pantomime Association Award winner for production excellence
- Carbon-neutral operations demonstrating environmental commitment
- Comprehensive theatrical hire services with 40,000+ costumes available
- Part of Trafalgar Entertainment group for enhanced production capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Carbon Neutral
Services
Pantomime Productions
We create award-winning family pantomimes featuring professional sets, costumes, and special effects. Our productions combine traditional storytelling with modern innovation, delivering festive entertainment across 50+ UK venues annually. Each show includes interactive elements and professional casting.
Santa Shows
Our Santa shows provide immersive Christmas experiences for 2-6 year olds. Featuring themed characters, action songs, and gift-giving opportunities, these productions create magical first encounters with Santa in a theatre setting designed for young audiences.
Theatrical Set Hire
We offer professionally designed set pieces for pantomimes and theatre productions. Our collection includes modular components and complete sets that can be adapted for different venues while maintaining production quality standards.
Costume Hire
Our extensive costume library contains 40,000+ items suitable for various theatrical productions. The collection includes period-specific garments, fantasy wear, and character costumes maintained to professional performance standards.
Special Effects Hire
We provide professionally designed special effects equipment for theatrical productions. Our inventory includes pyrotechnics, mechanical effects, and illusion apparatus that meet safety regulations while enhancing stage performances.
People
Steve Boden
Co-Founder
With over 25 years' experience in theatrical production, Steve Boden co-founded Imagine Theatre in 2009. He oversees creative direction and production management for the company's 21 annual pantomime productions.
Sarah Boden
Co-Founder
Sarah Boden, co-founder of Imagine Theatre, brings extensive production expertise to the company. She manages operational logistics for national tours and coordinates the delivery of theatrical equipment across the UK.
Laura Taylor
Associate Producer
As Head of Celebrity Casting, Laura Taylor manages talent acquisition for all productions. She has developed industry partnerships that enhance casting quality while maintaining the company's artistic standards.
Questions
What types of productions does Imagine Theatre create?
We specialise in family pantomimes and children's theatre productions, creating 21 annual pantomime shows across the UK alongside our Santa-themed Christmas events.
Can I hire theatrical equipment from Imagine Theatre?
Yes, our Hire Shop offers professionally designed sets, costumes, props, and special effects for theatre productions of all scales across the UK.
Are your productions environmentally responsible?
Yes, we operate as a certified Carbon Neutral company, implementing sustainable practices across all aspects of our theatrical productions and operations.
What geographical areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide across the UK, producing shows in over 50 venues annually and delivering theatrical equipment hires to theatres and production companies nationwide.
