Details of their new show Sleeping Beauty will be announced today (December 3), the same day this year's panto Aladdin opens.
Written by Paul Hendy, directed by Juliet Foster and produced by Evolution Productions, the show will once again feature York favorite Robin Simpson (Dolly in Aladdin, Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk). I will star.
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Juliet Foster, creative director at York Theater Royal, said: “We are delighted to see so many people returning year after year to enjoy the magic of pantomime at York Theater Royal.
“We're so proud of the quality of the panto we make and can't wait to continue our panto adventures with Sleeping Beauty. Robin will also be joining us once again, as our young lady. It’s so great to be able to bring so much hilarity and fun!”
Paul Hendy, writer and producer at Evolution Productions, said: “I'm really excited to be working with the amazing team at York Theater Royal again on this wonderful production of Sleeping Beauty.
“We are delighted that Robin will be returning as our wonderful Dame and we can’t wait to share even more exciting casting news with you in the new year!”
First poster of the new Panto (Image: Provided) Robin Simpson, who will be making her sixth pantomime comeback at York Theater Royal, said: “I'm so delighted to be playing Dame in next year's Sleeping Beauty.” I love the audiences in York and it's such a special place to perform there every Christmas time.
“I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of evil the young lady will do in 'Sleeping Beauty'!”
Tickets for 'Sleeping Beauty' go on sale from 6pm on Tuesday 6th December at the Box Office on 01904 623568 or at yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.
Early bookers who book before the end of March 2025 will benefit from a price freeze on ticket prices ranging from £15 to £43.50.
Family ticket discounts are available for £90 (3 people including 1 or more children) and £120 (4 people including 1 or more children). School discounts are available when booking through the box office.