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Pantomime In Sunderland

The 2023 Sunderland panto is Beauty and the Beast, with an enchanting cast including North East comedy favourite Miss Rory. The whole family will be swept away by this breath-taking classic adventure, which is packed full of magic, music, true love and laughs over the festive season.

As Christmas approaches, Sunderland is festooned with glittering decorations and events. The former Crowtree site transforms into a Christmas Funderland and there has even been a smattering of Hollywood in the city’s festive history: when the Sunderland Empire reopened in 2004, it brought panto season back with a bang as Mickey Rooney starred in Cinderella that year! With or without Tinseltown stars, the Empire has been the place to go for the annual panto almost every year since 1960.

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Beauty and the Beast: The Pantomime

Beauty and the Beast: The Pantomime

If you want to enjoy a Christmas panto in Sunderland with your family, this is the perfect show to book tickets for. Join Belle as she sacrifices her freedom and becomes captive in the Beast’s castle. But is all as it seems? True love’s kiss will break the spell, and along the way you can meet some hilarious characters, boo and hiss the villains, and be swept up by one of the most magical fairytales of them all.

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Beauty and the Beast: The Pantomime

Frequently Asked Questions

Which pantomime is on in Sunderland in 2023?

The pantomime this year is Beauty and the Beast at Sunderland Empire. Enter the Beast’s castle, where teacups talk, wardrobes sing, and a curse is waiting to be lifted with true love’s kiss! Whether you’re 5 or 105, you will adore the breath-taking magical effects, quirky characters and sensational songs in this family favourite.

Who is in the Beauty and the Beast Sunderland cast?

The Beauty and the Beast cast in 2023 includes children's TV favourite Olivia Birchenough as Belle, North East Queen of Comedy and Boulevard Cabaret club host Miss Rory as Rorina La Plonk, Emmerdale and Ackley Bridge star Charlie Hardwick as Fairy Bon Bon, and local lad and comedian Tom Whalley as Louis La Plonk.

How long is Beauty and the Beast?

The running time has not been confirmed, but it will include an interval of around 20 minutes during which you can purchase refreshments and stretch your legs. The Beauty and the Beast running time at past productions has been approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

How much are tickets for the Beauty and the Beast panto?

Beauty and the Beast pantomime ticket prices start at £13 and go up to £47. Some performances have Under 16, Under 25, Student and Senior concession prices available which can save you up to £10 per eligible ticket. Many seats in the theatre offer packages that include a drink from the bar, or bundles including the Children’s Christmas Cracker (juice drink, ice cream and popcorn for £10).

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