Illustration of an audience waiting in an old auditorium with garlands on the balcony (Sleeping Beauty)
Christmas Shows

Sleeping Beauty

Audiences follow the tale of a Princess who falls under a wicked curse into a 100-year slumber, hoping a handsome Prince, a good fairy, and panto mischief can save the day. The enchanting family production features a sensational cast, glittering costumes, and toe-tapping tunes.

Dec 4, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

From £15. Matcham members: 12% off. Babies under 12 months: free on a parent's knee. Children 2 or under: £3.50 on a parent's knee. Children under 16, students and seniors: £2 off. Senior/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support: £2 off. Groups of 10+: £22.50 (£24.50 for premium performances). Schools: £16.50 (£18.50 for premium performances).

Accessibility

Selected performances are relaxed, captioned, audio-described, or BSL-interpreted; the Pavilion Arts Centre lift is out of service, so contact the Box Office about alternative seating if lift access is needed.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and pantomime fans

Vibe

Festive, funny and magical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book the performance and seating that suit your party, as dates have individual showtimes and selected accessible performances.
  • Ask the Box Office about alternative seating if you need lift access, because the Pavilion Arts Centre lift is out of service.
  • Choose a relaxed, captioned, audio-described, or BSL-interpreted performance if that format suits your visit.
  • Use the baby changing facilities or booster seats for a family visit, and leave large items at home because buggy storage and a cloakroom are unavailable.
  • Check the applicable concession or group option when booking if you are a Matcham member, child, student, senior, school, or larger party.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Babies under 12 months enter free when seated on a parent's knee.
  • Children aged 2 or under can attend on a parent's knee with a reduced-price ticket.
  • Matcham members get a discount.
  • Children under 16, students and seniors get a discount.
  • Senior, Equal Access, JSA and Income Support ticket holders get a discount.

Links & Contact

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Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the story of this pantomime?

A Princess falls under a wicked curse into a 100-year slumber, and a Prince, a good fairy, and panto mischief may help save the day.

Is the production suitable for children and families?

It is presented as fun for the whole family and a festive treat for all ages. Babies under 12 months can attend free on a parent’s knee; children aged 2 or under have a separate knee-sitting ticket option.

Are there discounts or group booking options?

Matcham members receive a discount. Children under 16, students, and seniors have concessions, and group and school bookings are offered.

Are any performances adapted for access needs?

There is a relaxed performance, a captioned performance, an audio-described performance, and a BSL-interpreted performance on selected dates.

Are family facilities available at the theatre?

Baby changing facilities and booster seats are available for family shows. There is no cloakroom or buggy storage, so avoid bringing large items.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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