As Aladdin is now open, York Theatre Royal has announced that their fun-filled Christmas pantomime for 2025/26 will be Sleeping Beauty, an enchanting tale of adventure, fun and spellbinding magic for the whole family.

Co-produced with partners Evolution Productions, the show will once again star York favourite Robin Simpson (Dolly in Aladdin and Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk).

Running from 2 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026, audiences can expect stunning costumes, gorgeous sets, dazzling special effects and all the spectacular magic of a York Theatre Royal pantomime.

Written by Paul Hendy and directed by Juliet Forster - the same fantastic team who brought you the magical Aladdin in 2024/25 and the GIANT Jack and the Beanstalk in 2023/24, the show is set to be a festive treat for the whole family.

Creative Director of York Theatre Royal, Juliet Forster, said: “We’ve been delighted to see so many people returning year after year to enjoy the magic of a York Theatre Royal pantomime. We are so proud of the quality of the pantos we make and can’t wait to continue our panto adventures with Sleeping Beauty. It’s so brilliant to have Robin on board again too to bring the hilarity and fun as our Dame!”

For more info on Sleeping Beauty, please click here.