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UPDATE: You’ll have seen the news that Chelmsford is one of the areas now going into Tier 3 restrictions from first thing on Wednesday morning. This means that Sleeping Beauty must close after Tuesday night’s performance and our theatre must stay shut while we’re in this higher tier.

If there’s any future easing of restrictions that would allow us to bring our panto back before the end of its run, we’ll let you know. Everyone with tickets booked for shows from the 16th will have their accounts automatically credited and we’ll be in touch shortly with more details about this.

We are so thrilled to have been able to bring you this production and to sprinkle some fairy dust on Chelmsford in the run up to Christmas. Our heartfelt thanks for your support – we have enjoyed every moment.

Chelmsford City Theatres and the whole Sleeping Beauty team wish you and yours a very happy Christmas.

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Chelmsford City Theatres are excited to announce that Sleeping Beauty, the most enchanting pantomime of all, will cast its spell on the Civic Theatre from Friday 4 December 2020 to Sunday 3 January 2021.

Delighted with the birth of his daughter, Princess Rose, King Egbert celebrates with a sumptuous ball. But when he forgets to invite the wicked fairy Carabosse, his happiness turns to grief.

The evil sorceress proclaims that on her 18th birthday, Rose shall prick her finger on a spindle and die. But will her friends foil Carabosse's villainous plan and rescue Sleeping Beauty to live happily ever after?

Join Happy Harry, Nanny Nutkins and the Prince as they attempt to save Rose from the evil spell and make her dreams come true.

Sleeping Beauty will captivate audiences of all ages – a classic fairy tale for the whole family.

One From The Heart, in association with Chelmsford City Theatres brings another magical show to Chelmsford, with beguiling storybook sets, bewitching song and dance routines, beautiful costumes and the most important ingredient of all – a generous helping of pantomime magic!