Sleeping Beauty Panto
Audiences follow the story of Princess Annie, who is placed under a twenty-year sleeping spell by an evil fairy and a cursed spindle. To awaken her, her adoptive mother, an aspiring magician, and an archaeologist set off on a chaotic quest filled with comedic characters and original music. The family performance features an energetic youth chorus and plenty of audience participation.
Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
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Tickets
No ticket prices are stated. Babes in arms up to 12 months do not require a ticket; children 12 months and over require a ticket.
Hours
25–27 Nov: 7pm; 28 Nov: 11am, 3pm, 7pm; 29 Nov: 1pm, 5pm; 1–4 Dec: 7pm; 5 Dec: 3pm, 7pm; 6 Dec: 1pm, 5pm; 8–11 Dec: 7pm; 12 Dec: 11am, 3pm, 7pm; 13 Dec: 1pm, 5pm; 15–18 Dec: 7pm; 19 Dec: 3pm, 7pm; 20 Dec: 1pm, 5pm; 22–23 Dec: 3pm, 7pm; 24 Dec: 11am, 3pm, 7pm; 27 Dec: 1pm, 5pm; 28–30 Dec: 3pm, 7pm; 31 Dec: 11am, 3pm; 3 Jan: 1pm, 5pm; 4 Jan: 3pm, 7pm; 5 Jan: 11am, 3pm.
Ages
Babes in arms up to 12 months do not require a ticket. Children 12 months and over do require a ticket.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible spaces are not available to book online and must be reserved directly through the box office.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book a wheelchair-accessible space through the box office, since those spaces are not available to reserve online.
- Choose the relaxed performance on 6 December if that session suits your access needs.
- For a BSL performance, select the 8 December session when booking.
- If booking for a school or group of 15 or more, call PACE to arrange the group booking and discount.
- Remember that children aged 12 months and over need their own ticket; babes in arms up to 12 months do not.
Special Events & Promotions
- Babes in arms up to 12 months do not require a ticket.
- Groups of 15 or more receive a group discount; school and group bookings are handled by phone.
- A relaxed performance is offered on 6 December.
- A BSL performance is offered on 8 December.
Links & Contact
Run by PACE Theatre Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can attend without a ticket?
Babes in arms up to 12 months do not need a ticket; children aged 12 months and over do.
What happens in the pantomime?
Princess Annie falls under a sleeping spell, and her adoptive mother, a wannabe magician and an archaeologist set out to wake her.
Is there audience participation?
Yes. The production includes audience participation, original songs, comic characters and a youth chorus.
How can I arrange a wheelchair-accessible space?
Accessible spaces cannot be booked online. Contact the box office by email or phone to book one or discuss other access requests.
Is there food or drink at the venue?
Paisley Arts Centre has a café and bar area serving coffee and other beverages, including during performances.
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