Sleeping Beauty returns to St Helens Theatre Royal for a magical Half-Term treat

Get ready for an enchanting family experience this autumn as the timeless tale of Sleeping Beauty returns to St Helens Theatre Royal from Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November 2024.

Perfect for the October half-term, this magical performance of Sleeping Beauty the pantomime promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its classic story, stunning performances, and dazzling production.

Tickets are priced from £22 for children and £24 for adults, making it an affordable, fun-filled day out for families. Whether you’re reliving the classic fairytale or discovering it for the first time, this is a panto that’s sure to delight.

Join Princess Aurora, played by Maddie Hope Coelho, on her journey as she faces the curse of the evil fairy Carabosse, portrayed by Rachael Wood. Cursed to sleep for a hundred years after pricking her finger on a spinning wheel, Aurora’s fate rests in the hands of a brave prince, brought to life by Lewis Burrage, who must break the spell and save the day.

The pantomime is brought to the Theatre Royal by Regal Entertainments Ltd., the company known for its popular seasonal shows at the theatre.

Directed by Chantelle Nolan, with choreography by Nazene Langfield and a score curated by musical supervisor Callum Clarke, this production promises big sets, lavish costumes, and a fantastic soundtrack of songs that will have audiences singing along.

Maddie Hope Coehlo reprises her role as Princess Aurora after appearing in Sleeping Beauty for Regal Entertainments in 2022. The evil Carabose is played by Rachael Wood. The LIPA-trained actor and singing coach’s stage credits include the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at St Helens, Diva in Mam! I’m Ere! at Liverpool’s Royal Court and more.

The hilarious Lewis Devine is Chester the Jester. Lewis recently appeared as Silly Billy in Goldilocks and the Three Bears at St Helens. His other roles for Regal Entertainments include French Frank in Beauty and the Beast, Wishee Washee in Aladdin, Chester the Jester in Sleeping Beauty and Buttons in Cinderella.

Lewis Burrage also returns after playing the Prince in Sleeping Beauty at the Epstein Theatre last year. Lewis studied on a scholarship at the prestigious Italia Conti where he was also head boy.

Sleeping Beauty. Credit: St Helens Theatre Royal

Warren Donnelly appears as the King. Warren is well-known to TV viewers as Stan in five series of Shameless and for his roles in hit shows like Tin Star, Moving On, Cold Feet and Life on Mars. His most recent small screen appearance has been as Roscoe in Coronation Street.

Katy Mac plays Fairy Sparkle. Katy’s credits include The Greatest Show; Stomping Steiners; a UK tour of The Snow Queen, and The Scouse Cinderella at Liverpool’s Royal Court.

And Mark Two is the Dame. Born into a theatrical family, Mark began performing aged seven. He made his television debut aged 11 in All Your Own. His theatrical career started as one half of comedy double act Nicholas & Nickelby, as part of The Tommy Trinder Show at Butlins.

Regal Entertainments Ltd has been bringing top quality and star-studded productions to the North-West for more than 20 years. It is run by the theatrical powerhouse mother and daughter duo of Jane Joseph and Chantelle Nolan who produce top quality drama, comedy and panto productions which continue to break box office records.

It produces four pantomimes – at Easter, Christmas and in the February and October half term holidays, with tens of thousands of theatregoers enjoying the fantastic family-friendly fun each year.

Panto director and St Helens Theatre Manager Chantelle Nolan said:

“We’re ready to take St Helens audiences on an enchanting journey this autumn half term with great performances, sumptuous sets and costumes, cracking choreography and brilliant songs that will get you dancing in your seat – and on your feet!

“Sleeping Beauty is a fabulous fairytale, and I’m absolutely delighted we’re able to stage it with such a brilliant cast of St Helens favourites. It’s going to be the perfect half term panto treat.”

Sleeping Beauty will run from Saturday 26 October – Sunday 3 November 2024.

A special relaxed performance will take place on 1 November at 1pm.

Tickets start from £22-24 for children, £23-25 concessions and £24-26 for adults.