One of the West End’s biggest musical stars, Millie O’Connell (SIX, The Cher Show) will make this year’s Norwich Theatre’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty: The Fairy’s Tale, a musical extravaganza not to be missed!

O’Connell will star in the title role at Norwich Theatre Royal this Christmas, running from 9 December 2023 - 7 Jan 2024.

She said: “I’m so excited to be at Norwich this year as your Sleeping Beauty! Looking forward to a Christmas full of magic, alongside some wonderful people!”

Stephen Crocker, Norwich Theatre Chief Executive & Creative Director, said: "We are overjoyed to be welcoming Millie back to Norwich! She has wowed audiences in the region as one of the original Queens in Six and more recently as the legendary Cher in The Cher Show, and will bring her fantastic musical talent to this year’s panto. Alongside Norfolk favourites Joe Tracini and Richard Guantlett, plus the wonderful Beverley Callard, this show is lining up to be something spectacular! Sorry not sorry!"

To celebrate Millie joining the cast, Norwich Theatre is running a very ‘sixy’ offer. Anyone who books panto tickets before 6th September – including those who have already booked their panto tickets – and who ‘Cher’ the announcement post on Norwich Theatre’s Facebook will be entered into a draw to win six tickets to SIX, coming to Norwich Theatre Royal in February 2024. Terms and conditions apply.

As previously announced, Beverley Callard will take on the role of the Evil Fairy in this year's pantomime. with local treasure, YouTube star and The Times best selling author Joe Tracini as The Fairy, and Norwich Theatre legend Richard Gauntlett as The Queen.

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