Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty

Make Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your dreams!

Once upon a time in a land far away, Princess Aurora is given a twenty-first birthday present by her evil aunt Carabosse. By pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel she is placed under a cruel curse and forced to sleep for 100 years.

Starring award-winning comedy actor and writer Gary: Tank Commander who will be joining returning panto favourites Alan McHugh as Nurse Nellie Macduff, Paul J Corrigan as Slimeball, Julie Coombe as Carabosse and Aberdonians Danielle Jam as The Spirit of Pantomime and Michael Karl-Lewis as the Prince.

Can true love survive and Prince Charming break the spell? Who will outwit the evil Enchantress and foil her wicked plans? All will be revealed in this spectacular panto packed with magic, music, comedy and special effects.

Don’t get caught snoozing, book your tickets now!

Access Performances

BSL Interpreted Performance – 14 Dec at 7pm
Audio Described Performance – 16 Dec at 2.30pm
Relaxed Performance – 21 Dec at 1PM: A specially adapted version of the show, modified for those who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. It is particularly helpful for those with an autism spectrum condition or learning difficulty, or anyone who has a general anxiety around coming to an unfamiliar place. Everyone is welcome at a relaxed performance. For more information visit our Access Services page.

Group discounts:

APA FRIENDS: £4 off (opening weekend), £2 off (blue performances), £4 off (purple performances)

CONCESSIONS: Students, u16s, Young Scot, o60s, unemployed, disabled and companion – £2 off (blue performances), £3 off (purple performances)

FAMILIES: Min. 4 tickets (Max. 2 adults) – £3 off per ticket (blue performances), £4 off per ticket (purple performances)

GROUPs:
8+: £5 off (blue performances), £7 off (purple performances)
15+: £6 off (blue performances), £8 off (purple performances)
30+: £7 off (blue performances), £9 off (purple performances)
50+: £10 off (blue performances), £12 off (purple performances)

SCHOOLS: £12.50 per ticket plus 1 teacher free for every 10 pupils (1.45pm performances)

“Arguably Scotland’s boldest and most hilarious pantomime”
Sunday National

“Nurse Nellie and Gary are genuinely laugh-a-minute”
“Rollicking fun for all the family”
“The costumes, scenery, music, effects are all superb”
Press & Journal

“It is all just very glorious and amazing”
“Absolutely hilarious”
“Comedy genius”
“We all need some festive cheer and this certainly has an abundance of it”
5D

“Spectacular mix of comedy, routines, song and of course a little touch of that special Gary magic”
“comedic moments to delight all ages”
Grampian Online

“Sleeping Beauty is every bit as magical and silly as you would expect it to be.  HMT have spoiled us with another fantastic show!”
Jeff Diack, Northsound

“HMT panto – Chaotic, hilarious, brilliant!”
Martin Ingram, Original 106

 “Watching Alan McHugh work a mid-week schools matinee is to witness a master at work.”
The Stage

Book your table at The Terrace

His Majesty’s Theatre’s bar and café, The Terrace is open and we are ready to welcome you in!

Bookings are open for everyone, whether you are attending a show at the theatre or not. You can complement and enhance your theatre experience with light lunches before a matinee or meals with an evening show. Or pop in for a coffee, or a drink and enjoy the view.

Relaxed Performance – 21 Dec at 1PM: A specially adapted version of the show, modified for those who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. It is particularly helpful for those with an autism spectrum condition or learning difficulty, or anyone who has a general anxiety around coming to an unfamiliar place. Everyone is welcome at a relaxed performance.

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