First look at Sleeping Beauty panto at Torquay’s Princess Theatre

Audiences are getting their first glimpse of Sleeping Beauty as the Princess Theatre, Torquay, gears up for panto season.

The show, which runs from Friday 12 December to Saturday 3 January, promises dazzling costumes, spectacular sets and plenty of festive magic.

Leading the cast is Emma Barton, best known to TV audiences as Honey Mitchell from EastEnders. She is joined by Michael Neilson, returning for his third year as Nurse Nellie, and Matthew Curnier, back for a second season as Chester the Jester.

Ross Bibby, General Manager of the Princess Theatre, said: “We’re thrilled to have Jordan Productions back at the Princess Theatre for another fantastic panto season. Sleeping Beauty is shaping up to be one of our best yet – full of fun and the kind of festive magic our audiences love.”

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Chris Jordan, Managing Director of Jordan Productions, added: “We are so excited to be bringing another spectacular pantomime back to Torquay for our third year. This year’s production of Sleeping Beauty starring TV Soap favourite Emma Barton is packed full of surprises. We’re looking forward to bringing spectacular effects and lots of laughter to the wonderful audiences in Torbay.”

This year’s pantomime season also includes an Audio Described and Signed Performance on Wednesday 17 December at 6pm, and a Relaxed Performance on Sunday 28 December at 2pm.

Tickets are available now via ATGTICKETS.COM/Torquay