Exeter panto 2026–27
Sleeping Beauty at Exeter Northcott Theatre
Sleeping Beauty runs at Exeter Northcott Theatre in Exeter from Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Friday 27 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 Separate adults-only 'No Kids Allowed' shows are sold on their own page |
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| Show times | Weekday evenings 19:00; weekend and holiday shows mostly 11:00, 14:00/14:30, 15:30 or 18:30/19:00 |
| Running time | About 2 hours 20 minutes including an interval |
| Ages | For the whole family; recommended for ages 5 and over |
| Tickets | £21.50 to £70 depending on date and seat; £2 off for under-16s |
| Starring | Jessica Ncube, Josh Haberfield, Jodie Micciché, Nick Bunt, Al Dunn, Matt Freeman |
| Schools and groups | Group bookings and private hire of a circle section by email to the sales team |
| Adults-only version | The Northcott also runs strictly 18+ 'No Kids Allowed' performances, with very strong language and adult humour, on 8, 9 and 11 December and 2 January at 19:00. |
| Theatre | Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter EX4 4QB |
| Produced by | Exeter Northcott Theatre and Le Navet Bete |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Sunday 6 December at 11:00, Saturday 2 January at 14:00 |
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| BSL | Thursday 3 December at 19:00 |
| Audio described | Sunday 6 December at 15:30 |
| Captioned | Saturday 5 December at 19:00 |
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 01392 726363 [email protected] Exeter Northcott Theatre's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | House lights are dimmed but not turned off, the volume may be lower with no sudden loud noises or flashing lights, and nobody expects you to sit still or stay quiet. |
| Visual story | Not published by the theatre |
| Carer tickets | Free carer ticket and/or a concession for people with access needs; email the access team or tell the box office when you book. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
Some performances are billed No Kids Allowed, adult-only versions of the panto, so check the date before booking.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Sleeping Beauty is the Northcott's in-house panto made with physical comedy company Le Navet Bete, a cheeky, homegrown show with its own adults-only nights.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth Exmouth Pavilion | The Pantomime Adventures of Robin Hood | Wed 23 Dec to Sat 2 Jan | £23 | 10 miles | |
| Torquay Princess Theatre | Snow White | Fri 11 Dec to Sat 2 Jan | £15 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 19 miles |
| Taunton Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre | The Wizard of Oz | Fri 11 Dec to Wed 23 Dec | £17 | Relaxed | 29 miles |
| Barnstaple Queen's Theatre | Snow White | Sat 12 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £13 | RelaxedBSL | 33 miles |
| Plymouth Theatre Royal Plymouth | Cinderella | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £18 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 37 miles |
| Yeovil Westlands Entertainment Venue | Aladdin | Fri 11 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £19.50 | RelaxedBSL | 41 miles |
More: every Sleeping Beauty panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Exeter Northcott Theatre, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.