About
Sleeping Beauty
Written and directed by Leah Bell
Don’t be afraid to dream everyone. For sometimes, dream come true.
Leah Bell and company return in 2025 with the spellbinding tale of Sleeping Beauty.
Charlie Chuckles, court jester to the King, is asked to ensure everyone in the town of Consettivious is invited to the christening of the new baby princess.
Dame Fanny Haddock is appointed Royal Chef and told to prepare a sumptuous feast for the celebrations. Culinary Disaster!!!
Gordon Grunch steals the invitation for Maleficent causing havoc and disharmony: Sneaky Disaster!!!
The good fairies Melody, Mirabel and Matilda attempt to calm the temper of a furious Maleficent who feels ignored. Big Disaster!!!
Maleficent is mad, bad and looking for revenge! MAJOR DISASTER!!!!
Get ready for the dreamiest pantomime of all in this magical tale of a beautiful princess who fell into an enchanted sleep.
Cast
Marcus Collins: Prince Marcus Tremayne
Leah Bell: Dame Fanny Haddock
Jason Jones: Maleficent
Gareth Arthurs: Dwayne Pipe the Handy-Man
Andy Tate: Lady Doris of Dunston
Jonny Larman: King Donald Trumpington
Alison Stanley: Queen Mildred
Rebekkah Summerhill: Princess Aurora
Rosie Fox: Claire Voyant – Narrator
Gabrielle Seren: Fairy Melody
Annabelle Long: Fairy Mirabelle
Millie Hogben: Fairy Merryweather
Zachary Douglas: Gordon Grinch
Please note that due to personal circumstances, Vicky Entwistle will no longer be appearing in Sleeping Beauty.
Accessible performances
We will have accessible performances of Sleeping Beauty including a relaxed performance on Saturday 27 December, 11.00am and a British Sign Language interpreted performance on Tuesday 30 December, 11.00am.
School and group bookings
Discounts are available for schools and groups (10+). Please contact our Box Office on 03000 262 400 for more details.
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