Sleeping Beauty at Catford Broadway Theatre

Welcome to Lewishtonia, where once upon a time, a princess is born. Not invited to the celebration party, wicked fairy Carabosse casts an evil spell which changes the Princess’s life forever – but can she take charge of her own destiny?

Joy Productions continues their Panto partnership with Broadway Theatre, Catford team for this year’s much-anticipated pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Building on the success of Jack And The Beanstalk, their inaugural 2023 show, this new spell-binding production for all ages will once again be written and directed by acclaimed Panto Legend Susie McKenna.

This year’s modern remix, a gothic fairytale with a 21st century twist, transports audiences to the magical kingdoms of Lewishtonia and Westminsteria. Once warring, both have now reached an uneasy peace.

Our story follows Tahlia, the warrior princess of Lewishtonia as she turns 18, discovers her true identity, faces the curse the wicked Carabosse placed on her as an infant and confronts her true destiny.

Along the way she meets raucous slapstick characters. Returning this year are Broadway theatre favourites: Wayne Rollins (Beauty and the Beast, Selladoor; Sucker Punch UK tour) as Denzil the Dragon, Durone Stokes (A Face in the Crowd, Young Vic; Dream Girls, West End) as Prince Gabriel and Ben Fox as King Eric The Undecided.

Also joining the cast are Roshani Abbey (Hamilton, West End and touring; & Juliet, West End) as Tahlia, the Sleeping Beauty of the title; Olivier Award winner Justin Brett as Dame Nanny Nora (Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, West End and touring); Lisa Davina Phillip (The Lion King; Matilda The Musical, West End) as Carabosse; Natasha Lewis (Three Penny Opera, The National) as Willowsnap.