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

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
Kas O’Neil / Zachary Douglas: Prince
Rosie Fox: Claire Voyant – Narrator
Gabrielle Seren: Fairy Melody
Annabelle Long: Fairy Mirabelle
Millie Hogben: Fairy Merryweather
Zachary Douglas: Gordon Grinch

Due to reasons beyond our control, Marcus Collins is no longer appearing in future performances of Sleeping Beauty. The part of the Prince will now be shared by Kas O’Neil and Zachary Douglas.

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.

Our relaxed performance is designed to welcome audiences who may otherwise feel excluded from live theatre.

We aim to create a less formal environment, with audiences free to move around as they need to. Lighting, sound and special effects are lowered and pyrotechnics removed to reduce anxiety levels, but the production will remain the same.

Our staff are trained to create a friendly setting and assist with any additional needs our audiences may have.