Sleeping Beauty
Running time
To be confirmed
Age guidance
5+. Under 3s cannot be admitted; 3 and 4 year olds at parents’ discretion
Category
Family Friendly
Ratings & Reviews
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About the show
Sleeping Beauty plays Birmingham Hippodrome from 19 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, starring Rylan, Matt Slack and Zoe Birkett.
Birmingham Hippodrome’s 2026 pantomime is Sleeping Beauty, running from 19 December 2026 to 31 January 2027. Rylan is the Diva of Dreams, alongside Matt Slack as Lester the Jester, Zoe Birkett as Carabosse and Andrew Ryan, back for a 10th season, as the Queen.
About Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome
A cursed birthday present from her wicked aunt Carabosse sends Princess Aurora into a century of slumber, in a family panto packed with magic, music and comedy, with sets and costumes from The London Palladium.
Plan your visit to Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome
Sleeping Beauty runs at Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham, from 19 December 2026 to 31 January 2027. The running time has not yet been confirmed. Age guidance: 5+. Under 3s cannot be admitted; 3 and 4 year olds at parents’ discretion. Performance times are to be confirmed.
Cast & Creatives
Full cast & creativesDiva of Dreams
Rylan
Lester the Jester
Matt Slack
Carabosse
Zoe Birkett
The Queen
Andrew Ryan
Prince Peter
Ben Culleton
Princess Aurora
Keziah Ibe
Producer
Crossroads Pantomimes, with Birmingham Hippodrome
Sets and costumes
From The London Palladium production
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Sleeping Beauty on?
At Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham, from 19 December 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Who is in the cast of Sleeping Beauty at Birmingham Hippodrome?
Rylan as Diva of Dreams; Matt Slack as Lester the Jester; Zoe Birkett as Carabosse; Andrew Ryan as The Queen; Ben Culleton as Prince Peter; Keziah Ibe as Princess Aurora.
How long is Sleeping Beauty?
The running time is still to be confirmed.
What is the age guidance for Sleeping Beauty?
5+. Under 3s cannot be admitted; 3 and 4 year olds at parents’ discretion.
Are there accessible performances?
BSL interpreted: Sun 10 Jan, 1pm and 5.15pm. Captioned: Sun 17 Jan, 1pm and 5.15pm. Audio described: Wed 13 Jan, 2pm and Sat 16 Jan, 2.30pm. Relaxed: Thu 28 Jan, 12 noon.
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