Kelle Bryan brings festive magic to the Floral Pavilion’s Sleeping Beauty this Christmas

There’s magic in the air on the Wirral this winter as the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton gears up for what’s set to be one of its biggest pantomimes yet – and leading the cast is none other than pop and TV favourite, Kelle Bryan.

Best known as a founding member of the chart-topping R&B group Eternal, Kelle Bryan brings serious star power to this year’s Christmas production, Sleeping Beauty. With over 10 million records sold and smash hits like Stay and Power of a Woman, Kelle’s not just a pop icon – she’s also a seasoned performer with credits including Hollyoaks and ITV’s Loose Women.

This Christmas, she’ll be stepping into the role of Fairy Snowfall, bringing sparkle, sass and some much-needed magic dust to the stage.

Speaking ahead of the show, Kelle said:
“I’ve swapped stadiums for spells and I can’t wait to bring some festive magic to the Floral Pavilion. As a surrogate scouser, I’m so excited to cross the Mersey and be part of such a joyful family tradition – this show is full of laughs, surprises and feel-good fun for all ages.”

Joining her is a true local legend – the one and only Sean Jones. A Floral Pavilion favourite, Sean’s back by popular demand after winning the hearts of audiences across the UK, especially for his long-running role in Blood Brothers. Known for his comic timing and boundless energy, he’s guaranteed to raise the roof again this year.

With the full cast now coming together, excitement is already building. Last year’s panto, The Further Adventures of Peter Pan, went down a storm with audiences and scored an incredible 4.9 out of 5 stars – but this year’s production promises to be even bigger, brighter and more magical.

Venue manager Pauline Campbell said:
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have Kelle and Sean leading this year’s show. There’s a lot of love for panto on the Wirral, and with rehearsals starting soon, we can already feel the buzz building.”

Sleeping Beauty will bring all the ingredients of a classic Floral Pavilion Christmas – stunning sets, toe-tapping tunes, spectacular costumes, and more than a few surprises. With West End-quality production behind the scenes, including dazzling choreography and special effects, this is more than just a panto – it’s a proper festive experience.

Martin Dodd, producer at UK Productions, added:
“Kelle and Sean are incredible performers in their own right, but together, they’re going to light up the stage. This year’s show has everything – heart, humour, spectacle, and some proper wow moments. We can’t wait for people to see what we’ve got planned.”

Running from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026, Sleeping Beauty promises to be a magical Christmas treat for the whole family – whether you’re five or ninety-five.

Tickets start at just £15 and are already flying, so if you want the best seats in the house, don’t hang about.

Book now at floralpavilion.com.

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