Sleeping Beauty is set to be a truly magical pantomime experience, packed with laughter, spectacle and festive fun for the whole family.
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michael Marouli brings glamour, attitude and delicious wickedness to the role of the evil enchantress Carabosse, while Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Max Fox swaps the talent show stage for pantomime heroics as Prince Max of Middlesbrough.
Making her return to the Forum Theatre, Breeders and The Return of Tracey Beaker star Jessie Williams will be wowing audiences as the enchanting Fairy Sparkle, joined by Shameless and Coronation Street star Warren Donnelly as the ever‑reliable King, bringing warmth, humour and heart to the royal court.
Audiences will also be delighted to see Forum Theatre’s much‑loved pantomime duo Liam Mellor and Robert Squire back where they belong, delivering their trademark comedy, chaos and audience interaction.
Returning by popular demand following last year’s hit pantomime, Charlotte Flower takes on the role of the cursed Princess Aurora.
With stunning sets, fabulous costumes and jaw‑dropping special effects, add in a cursed princess, an evil enchantress, a race against time and the magical power of true love’s kiss – and you’ve got a pantomime bursting with fun, fantasy and festive cheer from start to finish.
Don’t get caught napping – book your tickets now and join us for the pantomime of your dreams – the greatest magical tale ever told!
For school bookings please contact the box office on 01642 552663 or fill in an enquiry form here.
*School Prices Available | Blue performances – £24.00 | Black performances – All seats – £28.00/Concessions – £26.00 | Red performances – £29.50
Wednesday 2 December – 18:30
Thursday 3 December – 13:30* & 18:30
Saturday 5 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Sunday 6 December – 12:30 & 17:00
Monday 7 December – 10:00* & 18:30
Tuesday 8 December – 10:00* & 18:30 (18:30 – relaxed performance)
Wednesday 9 December – 13:30* & 18:30 (18:30 – BSL performance)
Thursday 10 December – 13:30* & 18:30
Saturday 12 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Sunday 13 December – 12:30 & 17:00
Monday 14 December – 10:00* & 18:30
Tuesday 15 December – 13:30* & 18:30
Wednesday 16 December – 13:30* & 18:30
Thursday 17 December – 13:30* & 18:30
Saturday 19 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Sunday 20 December – 12:30 & 17:00
Monday 21 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Tuesday 22 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Wednesday 23 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Thursday 24 December – 11:00 & 15:00
Saturday 26 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Sunday 27 December – 12:30 & 17:00
Monday 28 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Tuesday 29 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Wednesday 30 December – 13:30 & 18:30
Thursday 31 December – 11:00 & 15:00
Saturday 2 January – 13:30 & 18:30
Sunday 3 January – 11:00 & 15:00
Shows run from 2 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
Prices range from £24 - £29.50.
2 hours & 20 minutes (including interval)
Discounted pricing is available for school group bookings. Please contact the Box Office.
