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Theatre director Flik Swan has been nominated for Best Direction at the Pantomime Awards 2026 for last year’s production of Sleeping Beauty at the Princess Theatre, Torquay.
The nomination recognises Swan’s creative leadership in bringing the classic fairy tale to life for audiences during the 2025–2026 festive season.
The production was the third pantomime staged at the Torquay venue by Jordan Productions and proved a popular hit with families across Torbay.
Packed with colourful costumes, lively choreography and plenty of audience participation, the show blended traditional pantomime humour with a contemporary edge.
Read our review of Sleeping Beauty here: Sleeping Beauty at Torquay’s Princess Theatre is a must-see Christmas treat
Under Swan’s direction, Sleeping Beauty was widely praised for its fast pace, spectacle and energetic performances, becoming one of the region’s most talked-about festive family shows.
The Princess Theatre’s annual pantomime has long been a cornerstone of the Christmas season in Torbay, drawing audiences from across the English Riviera and beyond.
The Pantomime Awards 2026 ceremony will take place on 19 April at the Wycombe Swan Theatre, staged in partnership with Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment
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