Sleeping Beauty
Princess Aurora falls into a century-long slumber after receiving a cursed spinning wheel from her wicked aunt, Carabosse. Audiences can follow Prince Peter's journey to break the spell in a production filled with music, magic, comedy, and special effects. The pantomime showcases sets and costumes direct from The London Palladium alongside an all-star cast.
Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
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Tickets
Tickets from £20; listed performances have starting prices of £20, £21, £30, £34, £38 or £52, depending on performance. Friends: £5 off price bands A–B or £6 off bands C–E on all performances except Sat 19 Dec, limited availability. Family offer: two under-16s half price with every full-paying adult; bands C–D on Sat 2 and Sun 3 Jan, then from Wed 6 Jan bands B–D, except Sat 2.30pm where it is bands C–D only; maximum party size 9; not for group bookings, schools’ or relaxed performances. Under-16s, 65+, full-time students and claimants: £3 off band B and £4 off bands C–E on performances from Wed 6 Jan, excluding Sat 2.30pm, schools’ and relaxed performances. Seniors: buy two 65+ concessions and get a third 65+ ticket free, bands B–E, performances from Wed 6 Jan with the same exclusions. Groups: from 6 Jan, all Tue–Thu performances and Fri 8 and 29 Jan at 2pm: save up to £7 per ticket, bands A–E; groups 8+ save £4 per ticket, 16+ save £5 per ticket plus 1 free ticket, 24+ save £6 per ticket plus 2 free tickets, 50+ save £7 per ticket plus 3 free tickets. From 8 Jan, Fri and Sat 7.15pm and Sun 5.15pm performances: save up to £5 per ticket, bands A–E; groups 8+ save £3 per ticket, 16+ save £4 per ticket, 24+ save £5 per ticket plus 1 free ticket. Schools/colleges and youth groups under 18: Fri 15 and Fri 22 Jan at 1pm, bands A–F; parties of 10 or more pay £21 per ticket, including one lolly per child, plus one free ticket for a teacher/supervising adult (two free for SEN). From 6 Jan, Tue–Thu performances and Fri 8 and 29 Jan at 2pm, bands D–F; free tickets exclude lolly. Patrons with disabilities: £5 off tickets to all performances, bands A–F; 2-for-1 tickets where a carer or companion is required. Student, Passport to Leisure and Postcode Standby: available from 10am on the day of the performance, best available seats for the lowest price, maximum two per booker, subject to availability. Ticket prices and offers are subject to change and availability; restrictions apply.
Hours
19 Dec: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 20 Dec: 1:00pm, 5:15pm; 21–23 Dec: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 24 Dec: 1:00pm, 5:15pm; 26–28 Dec: 1:00pm, 5:15pm (26–27 Dec), and 1:00pm, 5:15pm (28 Dec); 29–30 Dec: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 31 Dec: 1:00pm, 5:15pm; 2 Jan: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 3 Jan: 1:00pm, 5:15pm; 6–8 Jan: 2:00pm, 7:15pm; 9 Jan: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 10 Jan: 1:00pm, 5:15pm; 12 Jan: 7:15pm; 13–14 Jan: 2:00pm, 7:15pm; 15 Jan: 1:00pm schools performance and 7:15pm; 16 Jan: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 17 Jan: 1:00pm, 5:15pm; 19 Jan: 7:15pm; 20–21 Jan: 2:00pm, 7:15pm; 22 Jan: 1:00pm schools performance and 7:15pm; 23 Jan: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 24 Jan: 1:00pm, 5:15pm; 26 Jan: 7:15pm; 27 Jan: 2:00pm, 7:15pm; 28 Jan: 12:00pm, 7:15pm; 29 Jan: 2:00pm, 7:15pm; 30 Jan: 2:30pm, 7:15pm; 31 Jan: 1:00pm, 5:15pm.
Food & Drink
The Circle Lounge serves menus, the Proscenium Lounge offers packages, the Coffee Bar has drinks and snacks, and foyer kiosks sell confectionery, pre-orderable Marshfield ice creams and chilled soft drinks.
Accessibility
Accessible seating, companion tickets, and accessible facilities are available through the venue's access registration scheme.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book early, as the event page warns tickets may go; it also highlights selected pre-Christmas performances for better availability.
- Check age suitability before booking: under-threes are not admitted, 3- and 4-year-olds are at parents’ discretion, and some scenes may scare.
- Check family-offer dates and price bands: two under-16s get half price per full-paying adult; it excludes group, school and relaxed bookings and has a nine-person limit.
- Register for the access scheme before booking an accessible performance to view relevant seats and information and select applicable discounts.
- Pre-order Marshfield ice creams if wanted; kiosks also sell confectionery and chilled soft drinks, while the Coffee Bar serves drinks and snacks.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friends get a discount on price bands A–E, except on 19 December; limited availability.
- Under-16s, people aged 65+, full-time students and claimants get a discount on bands B–E from 6 January; excludes Saturday matinees, schools’ and relaxed performances.
- From 6 January, buy two 65+ concession tickets and get a third 65+ ticket free in bands B–E; excludes Saturday matinees, schools’ and relaxed performances.
- Groups get discounts on Tuesday–Thursday performances and Friday matinees on 8 and 29 January; groups of 16+, 24+ and 50+ also receive free tickets, with the number depending on group size.
- Groups get discounts on Friday and Saturday evening performances and Sunday evening performances from 8 January; groups of 24+ also receive a free ticket.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sleeping Beauty suitable for?
Age guidance is 5+. Under-3s cannot be admitted, and attendance for 3- and 4-year-olds is at parents’ discretion. Some scenes are intended to scare, the pantomime is loud for small ears, and it includes occasional adult jokes.
Should I book ahead?
The theatre advises booking early; some performances have limited availability or only a few tickets remaining.
What will I see in the pantomime?
The story follows Princess Aurora, cursed by Carabosse, and Prince Peter’s attempt to break the spell, with music, comedy, magic and special effects. The production uses sets and costumes from The London Palladium.
What food and drink is available?
The Circle Lounge offers pre-show menus and interval drinks and dessert. The Coffee Bar serves drinks, snacks and food before the show and during the interval; foyer kiosks sell confectionery, ice cream and soft drinks.
Are accessible performances available?
Yes. There are BSL-interpreted, captioned, audio-described and relaxed performances on specified dates. Register for the access scheme to book relevant seats online and choose applicable discounts, or speak with an access advisor.
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