BUXTON OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES SLEEPING BEAUTY AS ITS 2026 PANTOMIME

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

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