BUXTON OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES SLEEPING BEAUTY AS ITS 2026 PANTOMIME

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 17:43

Buxton Opera House has today announced their spellbinding 2026 pantomime - Sleeping Beauty - bursting with laughter, festive magic and fun for the whole family.

The production will run from Friday 4th Dec 2026 – Saturday 2nd Jan 2027.

Written and directed by Paul Kerryson and brought to life by the team behind Aladdin (2025), Jack and the Beanstalk (2024), and Cinderella (2023), this enchanting production is guaranteed to make your Christmas sparkle!

Sleeping Beauty will include Relaxed, Audio Described, Captioned, and British Sign Language Interpreted performances throughout the run, ensuring that everybody can enjoy the magic of live theatre.

For more information about access performances contact:

access@boh.org

...or visit the website.

Generously supported by Buxton Opera House’s 2026 annual sponsor, Taylor Emmet Solicitors.

Tickets on sale now:

http://www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/events/sleeping-beauty-2026

Sleeping Beauty - 2026 Pantomime

When the Princess falls under a wicked curse and into a 100-year slumber, her happily-ever-after seems lost forever. But with the help of a handsome Prince, a good fairy, and plenty of panto mischief, can true love’s kiss save the day?

Expect a sensational cast, glittering costumes, and toe-tapping tunes – all wrapped up in the pantomime magic you know and love.

Wed 9th December, 5.30pm - Relaxed Performance

Sun 13th December, 5.30pm - Captioned Performance

Sun 20th December, 5.30pm - Audio Described Performance

Sun 27th December, 5.30pm - British Sign Language Interpreted Performance

Proudly operated by High Peak Theatre Trust, Buxton Opera House is an award-winning arts charity.

More than our magnificent heritage buildings, we are the vibrant cultural heartbeat in the High Peak.

Buxton Opera House

We stand for entertainment, community, and heritage.

Driven by creativity, our mission is to build inspiring opportunities with and for our audiences, creating theatre experiences that resonate locally and globally.

With over 450 shows annually, and as home to the Buxton International Festival and the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival, we bring world-class live entertainment to our communities.

We produce and co-produce original work, from bold new writing to beloved classics, staged in Buxton and beyond.

But we’re more than what happens on stage. We’re a creative hub for artists, educators, volunteers, and makers.

Through our Buxton Opera House Creates programme, we spark creativity and support lifelong learning, helping people of all ages discover new skills, passions, and confidence.

We believe in making space for everyone: to create, to learn, to connect, and to grow.

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