Sleeping Beauty at Sunderland Empire
From 12 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
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Prepare for a spellbinding adventure as Sleeping Beauty comes to life at Sunderland Empire this Christmas! With breathtaking sets, dazzling special effects and toe-tapping musical numbers, this laugh-a-minute pantomime promises festive fun for the whole family.
BBC’s Call the Midwife star Laura Main will feature as Fairy Snowfall with Channel 5 Milkshake! presenter, David Ribi, who will be the dashing Prince Vincent.
Featuring the fabulous Miss Rory (Boulevard) as Rorina the Cleaner and the hilarious Tom Whalley as Vesta the Jester, this enchanting tale of love, magic and mischief will leave audiences of all ages spellbound. Don’t sleep on this one ‐ book your tickets now for the North East’s canniest panto!