Gorleston-on-Sea panto 2026–27
Sleeping Beauty at Pavilion Theatre
Sleeping Beauty runs at Pavilion Theatre in Gorleston-on-Sea from Thursday 3 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Thursday 3 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Show times | Matinee and evening performances |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Tickets | From £15 to £19 Adult £19, concession £17, child £15, family £60 |
| Adults-only version | The Pavilion also runs a separate 18+ adult panto with a similar name, 'Sleeping WITH Beauty', mostly at 21:00 from 5 to 20 December; check the title before booking. |
| Theatre | Pavilion Theatre, Gorleston-on-Sea |
| Produced by | Pavilion Theatre Gorleston |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Wednesday 9 December at 18:00 |
|---|---|
| BSL | None announced yet |
| Audio described | None announced yet |
| Captioned | None announced yet |
Relaxed show keeps house lights at 50%, drops pyros and smoke, softens loud noises and turns the bar into a quiet space; a 'Welcome to the Pav' video explains what to expect.
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 01493 662832 Pavilion Theatre's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | House lights stay at half, there are no pyros, smoke or low fog (haze is still used), loud noises are softened and the bar becomes a quiet space. |
| Visual story | Not published by the theatre |
| Carer tickets | Not published by the theatre |
| Sensory warnings | Pyrotechnics, smoke, low fog and haze at standard shows; haze is still used at the relaxed show. |
A 'Welcome to the Pav' video shows what to expect before the relaxed show, but the page does not link it. Contact the box office before booking if you need a wheelchair space or help on arrival.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
The Gorleston Pavilion's own traditional family panto, Sleeping Beauty, in the seaside theatre by Great Yarmouth.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Marina Theatre | Snow White | Fri 11 Dec to Fri 1 Jan | £15 | RelaxedBSL | 7 miles |
| Norwich Norwich Theatre Royal | Peter Pan | Sat 5 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £10 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 19 miles |
| Norwich The Garage | Goldilocks and the Three Little Bears | Sun 6 Dec to Fri 1 Jan | 19 miles | ||
| Sheringham Sheringham Little Theatre | Sleeping Beauty | Sat 12 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | 34 miles | ||
| Ipswich Ipswich Regent Theatre | Snow White | Sat 12 Dec to Thu 31 Dec | £17 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 43 miles |
| Ipswich New Wolsey Theatre | Cinderella | Fri 20 Nov to Sat 16 Jan | £15 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 44 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 Pavilion Theatre Gorleston, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.