Consett panto 2026–27
Beauty and the Beast at Empire Consett
Beauty and the Beast runs at Empire Consett in Consett from Friday 27 November 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026.
| Dates | Friday 27 November 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026 |
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| Show times | Various times |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Tickets | From £10 Family discounts on four tickets with at least two under 16 |
| Starring | Cheryl Fergison, Leah Bell |
| Schools and groups | Discounts for schools and groups of 10 or more via [email protected] |
| Theatre | Empire Consett, Consett DH8 5AB |
| Produced by | Leah Bell |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Tuesday 29 December at 11:00 |
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| BSL | Monday 28 December at 15:00 |
| Audio described | None announced yet |
| Captioned | None announced yet |
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 03000 262 400 Empire Consett's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | Not published by the theatre |
| Visual story | Not published by the theatre |
| Carer tickets | Free ticket for an essential companion, with access seats always at the lowest price; show proof (an Access Card, CEA card or disability badge) the first time you book. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
Book access seats with the box office by phone or in person. There are six wheelchair spaces with room for carers.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Beauty and the Beast at the council-run Empire Consett, written and directed by Leah Bell, who also plays a dame-style role alongside Cheryl Fergison.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Gala Durham | Rapunzel | Thu 19 Nov to Thu 31 Dec | £10 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 11 miles |
| Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne Theatre & Opera House | Aladdin | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £32.20 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 12 miles |
| Newcastle upon Tyne Theatre Royal | Jack and the Beanstalk | Tue 24 Nov to Sun 17 Jan | £14 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 12 miles |
| Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland Town Hall | Robin Hood | Sat 5 Dec to Sun 6 Dec | £17 | 14 miles | |
| Sunderland Sunderland Empire | Peter Pan | Fri 11 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £15.60 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 18 miles |
| South Shields The Customs House | Sleeping Beauty | Fri 20 Nov to Sat 2 Jan | £14 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 19 miles |
More: every Beauty and the Beast panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Empire Consett, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.