Climb into a world of festive fun this Christmas with this year’s Chesterfield Pantomime – Beauty and the Beast. The magical pantomime is the first pantomime at the newly renovated 1435 Theatre and Museum this December, and it’s a wonderful tale your whole family will love.
What to expect
Step into a charming French town where bookish Belle is dreaming of a life filled with adventure.
But when Belle, her friend Jacques and his meddling mother, Betty Bon Bon, stumble upon a mysterious castle, they find themselves caught up in a spellbinding tale like no other.
This year, expect a magical journey packed with laughter, larger-than-life characters and plenty of panto mischief as Beauty and the Beast comes to life on stage.
Award-nominated Dame Matthew Siveter leads the cast as the fabulously flamboyant Betty Bon Bon. Further star casting is still to be announced.
Brought to Chesterfield by the award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment, this ‘beast’ of a pantomime promises breathtaking sets, outrageous costumes, and all the magic and mayhem you’d expect from one of the UK’s leading panto producers. Winners of “Best Pantomime” at last year’s UK Pantomime Awards, their productions have earned critical acclaim and multiple 5-star reviews.
With a brilliant cast, spectacular staging and just the right amount of silliness, this year’s show delivers festive fun for the whole family. Expect cheeky jokes, sing-along songs, and plenty of audience participation – oh yes there is!
Please note that the performance may contain haze, low fog, smoke, flashing lights, loud noises, pyrotechnical charges and effects.
Tickets
Performances take place throughout December at the Winding Wheel Theatre. To view dates, times and book your tickets, visit the Chesterfield Theatres website.
Accessible Performances:
Signed (BSL)
Friday 11th Dec – 10am (Schools only)
Monday 28th Dec – 6:30pm
Signed performances have a British Sign Language interpreter at the side of the stage.
Audio described (AD)
Monday 21st Dec – 2:00pm and 6.30pm
Audio described performances give customers the opportunity to wear a headset so they
can hear a narrator describe what is happening on stage.
Touch Tour
Monday 21st Dec – 5:00pm
A guided touch tour around the set to put the performance in context to enhance the experience for blind and partially sighted customers. Customers who have booked tickets to see an audio described performance can book a ticket for our touch tour. Tickets are limited and pre-booking is available as an add-on when purchasing your audio-described performance tickets.
Relaxed
Wed 9th Dec – 1:30pm (Schools, Constituted Community Groups 10+, Care Homes Performance)
Saturday 2nd Jan, 2:00pm
A relaxed performance and is adapted for those with learning disabilities and other sensory and communication needs. Relaxed performances are also a great way to introduce little ones to panto. We make small adjustments to the technical aspects of the show so it is a gentler experience. The volume is slightly lower and some special effects such as strobe lighting are removed. The production may still contain haze, some use of low fog and some lighting effects. To provide a more relaxed and supportive atmosphere, the house lights remain partially lit and the doors to the auditorium remain open. Safe spaces are made available in other areas of the venue for those who may want to take a break from the performance.
Ticket Information
Includes £2 per ticket booking fee
Preview
All seats: £20.50
Value
All seats: £22.50
Standard
From £25
Premium
From £27
Ticket Discounts & Offers
No discounts or concessions available on Preview performance, Family performances or Rear Circle seats.
Groups 20+ save £1 per ticket. Book online to make an instant payment by card or complete our online booking form.
For school’s performances, please see the school’s event listing for details.
Merchandise & Refreshments
Souvenir programme – £3.50 instead of £4 when purchasing at the same time as buying your tickets.
You will receive a ticket that can be used to redeem your items when you arrive for the performance.
Prices may increase at a later date.
This event is hosted and organised by Chesterfield Theatres.
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