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Beauty and the Beast

Date
6 December - 31 December
Running Time
150 mins
Experience the magic and excitement of another Aldershot professional pantomime.

TICKETS ON SALE:
Friends Plus & Friends Gold from 10am on Friday 8th December 2023
Aladdin (Panto 2023) bookers from 10am on Monday 8th January 2024
General Release from 10am on Thursday 8th February 2024


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Be our guest as we follow Belle, a beautiful young woman, and the Beast, a handsome Prince who has been placed under an evil spell. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved in return, the spell will be broken and he will return to his true self. But time is running out...

We work all year around to make sure that our panto is a truly magical production, with fabulous sets, stunning costumes, fantastic dancers, a great script and excellent songs and music. Our wonderful cast, well-loved panto traditions and friendly atmosphere all go into making the Princes Hall pantomime an annual Christmas treat for all the family.


Press Reviews about our 2023 smash hit pantomime 'Aladdin'

“…colourful costumes, multiple musical numbers, pyrotechnics and even a flying carpet” British Theatre Guide

“a slick and incredibly entertaining experience full of much-loved traditions” ✭✭✭✭ THE STAGE

“For anyone who loves a panto, it won’t fail to get you into the Christmas spirit” Families West Surrey Magazine

“If you do one thing this Christmas, head to the Princes Hall, Aldershot to some good, old fashioned family fun!” Raring 2 Go

"Prince's Hall panto is a five-star winner! ✭✭✭✭✭ Get Hampshire



BSL performances - Thursday 12th December at 7pm, Friday 13th December at 1.30pm and Monday 30th December at 1pm
Relaxed performance - Thursday 12th December at 7pm
Show Times
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Friday 06
December 2024

Limited Availability
We're starting to run low with 51​​ tickets left.

7:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
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£36
Child
£36
Band B

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£28
Child
£28
Band C

SOLD OUT
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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 07
December 2024

Limited Availability
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1:00 PM
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Child
£36
Band B

15 tickets left
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£28
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£28
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 07
December 2024

Limited Availability
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5:00 PM
Band A

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£33
Child
£33
Band B

3 tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

SOLD OUT
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£15
Child
£15
Sunday 08
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

5:00 PM
Band A

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£33
Child
£33
Band B

17 tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

SOLD OUT
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£15
Child
£15
Monday 09
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

7:00 PM
Band A

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£33
Child
£33
Band B

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£25
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£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Thursday 12
December 2024

Limited Availability
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7:00 PM
All Tickets

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£15
Friday 13
December 2024

Very Limited Availability!
Only 5​​ tickets​​​​​ left, and it's unlikely we will have seats together.

1:30 PM
All Tickets

5 tickets left
Full Price
£15
Friday 13
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

7:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 14
December 2024

Limited Availability
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1:00 PM
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£36
Child
£36
Band B

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£28
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£28
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 14
December 2024

Limited Availability
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5:00 PM
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£36
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£36
Band B

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£28
Child
£28
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Sunday 15
December 2024

Limited Availability
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1:00 PM
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£36
Child
£36
Band B

12 tickets left
Full Price
£28
Child
£28
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Sunday 15
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

5:00 PM
Band A

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£33
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£33
Band B

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£25
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£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Monday 16
December 2024

Limited Availability
We're starting to run low with 30​​ tickets left.

1:30 PM
All Tickets

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£15
Monday 16
December 2024

Great Availability
It's the best time to book, as there is lots of choice.

7:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£25
Child
£25
Band C

SOLD OUT
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£15
Child
£15
Tuesday 17
December 2024

Limited Availability
We're starting to run low with 27​​ tickets left.

1:30 PM
All Tickets

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£15
Tuesday 17
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

7:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

2 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Thursday 19
December 2024

Sold out!
Sorry, we don't have a single seat left. Call 01252 329155 to be added to the waiting list.

1:30 PM
All Tickets

SOLD OUT
Full Price
£15
Thursday 19
December 2024

Limited Availability
We're starting to run low with 34​​ tickets left.

7:00 PM
Band A

10 tickets left
Full Price
£36
Child
£36
Band B

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£28
Child
£28
Band C

SOLD OUT
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£15
Child
£15
Friday 20
December 2024

Limited Availability
We're starting to run low with 97​​ tickets left.

7:00 PM
Band A

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£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
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£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 21
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

11:00 AM
Band A

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£33
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£33
Band B

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£25
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£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 21
December 2024

Limited Availability
We're starting to run low with 27​​ tickets left.

3:00 PM
Band A

12 tickets left
Full Price
£42
Child
£42
Band B

13 tickets left
Full Price
£34
Child
£34
Band C

2 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 21
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

7:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
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£33
Child
£33
Band B

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£25
Child
£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Sunday 22
December 2024

Limited Availability
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1:00 PM
Band A

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£39
Child
£39
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£31
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£31
Band C

SOLD OUT
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£15
Child
£15
Sunday 22
December 2024

Limited Availability
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5:00 PM
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£42
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£42
Band B

8 tickets left
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£34
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£34
Band C

SOLD OUT
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£15
Child
£15
Monday 23
December 2024

More than Half-Full
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1:00 PM
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£15
Monday 23
December 2024

More than Half-Full
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5:00 PM
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£39
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£39
Band B

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£31
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£31
Band C

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£15
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Tuesday 24
December 2024

Limited Availability
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12:00 PM
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£39
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£39
Band B

5 tickets left
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£31
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£31
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Tuesday 24
December 2024

Limited Availability
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4:00 PM
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£39
Child
£39
Band B

5 tickets left
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£31
Child
£31
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Thursday 26
December 2024

More than Half-Full
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1:00 PM
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£33
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£33
Band B

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£25
Child
£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Thursday 26
December 2024

More than Half-Full
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5:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
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£33
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£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Friday 27
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

1:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
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£33
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£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

3 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Friday 27
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

5:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
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£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

9 tickets left
Full Price
£15
Child
£15
Saturday 28
December 2024

Limited Availability
We're starting to run low with 94​​ tickets left.

1:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

6 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Saturday 28
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

5:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
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£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Sunday 29
December 2024

More than Half-Full
Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss out.

1:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
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£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

8 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Sunday 29
December 2024

Great Availability
It's the best time to book, as there is lots of choice.

5:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

5 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Monday 30
December 2024

Great Availability
It's the best time to book, as there is lots of choice.

1:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£25
Child
£25
Band C

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£15
Child
£15
Monday 30
December 2024

Great Availability
It's the best time to book, as there is lots of choice.

5:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£25
Child
£25
Band C

12 tickets left
Full Price
£15
Child
£15
Tuesday 31
December 2024

Great Availability
It's the best time to book, as there is lots of choice.

12:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
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£25
Child
£25
Band C

19 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Tuesday 31
December 2024

Great Availability
It's the best time to book, as there is lots of choice.

4:00 PM
Band A

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£33
Child
£33
Band B

20+ tickets left
Full Price
£25
Child
£25
Band C

10 tickets left
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£15
Child
£15
Prices

 

 

Band A Seats

Band B  Seats

 Band C Seats

       

Standard Performances

£33

£25

£15

       

Bargain Performances

£15

£15

£15



About Our Prices

As demand for tickets increases our prices are subject to change so book today for the best price.



Offers and Discounts

 

Family of Four

Book two adults and two children,
or one adult and three children.

 

£1.50

off each ticket*

'Friends' Offer

Available to members of the
Princes Hall Friend Scheme

(maximum four)

£2.00

off each ticket*

Early Bird 'Friends' Offer

Available to members of the
Princes Hall Friend Scheme who book

before 8th March 2024. (maximum four)

£5.00

off each ticket*

Aladdin Bookers Offer

Available to Aladdin
(Panto 2023) bookers who book
before 8th March 2024.

£3.00

off each ticket*

Groups of 10+

Book 10 or more tickets before 1st October 2024

 

£2.00

off each ticket*

Groups of 30+

Book 30 or more tickets before 1st October 2024

 

£3.00

off each ticket*

Early Bird Groups of 10+

Reserve 10 or more tickets before
8th March 2024 and pay before 1st October 2024

 

£3.50

off each ticket*

   

* Discounts applicable to Band A and Band B tickets
at 'Standard' performances only. All discounts are
subject to availability, and only 
one discount can be
claimed per ticket.

 
   

Bargain Performances

1.30pm on Friday 13th December, Monday 16th December, Tuesday 17th December and
Thursday 19th December.
7.00pm on Thursday 12th December.

All tickets

£15

Schools

School Pupils £11 at our special school performances at
1.30pm on Friday 13th December, Monday 16th December, Tuesday 17th December and
Thursday 19th December. 1 Teacher FREE for every
10 pupils, additional adults £15.

School Pupils

£11

   

All discounts are subject to availability, and only
one discount can be claimed per ticket.

 

 

FAQ's

What's the running time of the panto?

Because rehearsals don't start until November, we can never really know the exact running time until after the first show. However, we generally expect the show to last about two and a half hours, including a 20-minute interval.

 

Can we come in fancy-dress?

Absolutely! During pantomime there is a brilliant atmosphere and many people (adults and children) turn up in fancy dress, themed either by pantomime or other fairy tales.

 

Where is the best place to park?

Please visit www.princeshall.com/carparking for up-to-date information on the best places to park.

 

It's my birthday, how do I get a mention?

Just let the Box Office know the name and age of the person who is celebrating either before you arrive or on the day. Remember, it's not just children that can have a mention, we like to know about any age birthday.

 

I'm coming with a group, how do we get a mention?

Groups of 10 or more will be asked if they would like a mention in the show, if you would like to be known as something special (or silly) then just let the Box Office know.

 

Do you offer accessible performances?

Yes!

Our BSL performances will be on Thursday 12th December at 7pm, Friday 13th December at 1.30pm & Monday 30th December at 1pm. Don't forget for those of you with hearing aids we can offer enhanced hearing headsets all year round. More information on access

Our public relaxed performance will be on Thursday 12th December at 7pm. The performance is adapted in a variety of ways for customers who may benefit from a more relaxed environment which allows you to make noise and come and go from the auditorium if you need to take a break. More information on access

Every year we also team up with local charity PAG (Parents Action Group) to offer a special charity relaxed performance. If you're interested in attending the PAG performance, then tickets are available via the team at PAG.

 

Can we pre-order our interval drinks and ice creams?

Vouchers for Ice Creams, Programmes and Flashing Wands & Swords can be purchased in advance at a discounted rate and exchanged on the day. Make sure you have your actual vouchers post out or collect them in advance to hand over on the day. Find Out More

Groups of 10 or more can pre book their interval ice creams and drinks and the order will be ready to collect from a point in the foyer. All groups will receive an order form when they book or pay for their tickets.

 

 

How do you pick children to go up on the stage?

The Front of House Manager will choose children on the day, but if you know someone that would like to go up on stage then let the Box Office know and they will put their name forward. Just so you know we can't accept two children from the same group / family or children under 5 years old.

Cast

Robert Hopkins 

Robert trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama and returns to the Princes Hall to produce, direct and star in his 30th consecutive pantomime here. In 2023, Robert played Wishee Washee in 'Aladdin'.

Donovan Christian Cary 

Donovan trained at Birmingham School of Speech Training and Dramatic Art and returns to the Princes Hall to star in his 20th consecutive pantomime here. In 2023, Donovan played Widow Twankey in 'Aladdin'.

Follow Donovan on Facebook at @Donovan.C.Cary
Follow Donovan on X at @donovancary

Tom Capper

Tom trained at the GSA Conservatoire and returns to the Princes Hall to star in his 9th consecutive pantomime here. In 2023, Tom played PC World in 'Aladdin'.

Follow Tom on Instagram at @TomCapperActor
Follow Tom on Facebook at @TomCapperActor
Follow Tom on X at @TomCapperActor

Matt Sparkes

Matt trained at the University of Chichester Conservatoire and returns to the Princes Hall to star in his 3rd consecutive pantomime here. In 2023, Matt played Spirit of the Ring in 'Aladdin'.

Natalie Turner

Natalie trained at the Performance Preparation Academy (PPA), Guildford and returns to the Princes Hall to star in her 3rd pantomime here. In 2022, Natalie played Cinderella in 'Cinderella'.

Follow Natalie on X at @natsturner19

Melanie Masson

Melanie trained at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and returns to the Princes Hall to star in her 3rd pantomime here. In 2001, Melanie played Fairy in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'.

Follow Melanie on Instagram at @Melanie.Masson.Official
Follow Melanie on Facebook at @TheOfficialMelanieMasson
Follow Melanie on X at @MelanieMasson1

Matt Bond

Matt trained at The Royal Academy of Music, and appears in his first Princes Hall pantomime.

Follow Matt on Instagram at @mattbondvocal
Follow Matt on Facebook at @mattbondvocal
Follow Matt on X at @mattbondvocal

Naomi Cowe

Naomi trained at the University of Aberdeen and then The International College of Musical Theatre in London, and appears in her first Princes Hall pantomime.

Tristan Ward

Tristan trained at The London School of Musical Theatre, and appears in his first Princes Hall pantomime.

 

Extras
Access

Accessible Performances

 

Relaxed Performances

Thursday 12th December at 7pm

Our relaxed performances are adapted in a variety of ways for customers who may benefit from a more supportive environment. The performances are open to everyone but will be particularly suited to children and adults with learning difficulties, special needs or Autistic Spectrum Condition.

What happens at our Relaxed Performance?

  • Lively Laughter: Enjoy a fun, friendly atmosphere where giggles and chatter are welcome!
  • Sensory-Friendly Sounds: No loud bangs or pyrotechnics, ensuring a gentle sound experience for everyone.
  • Safe Space: The cast won’t throw items or squirt water, keeping the audience dry and happy.
  • Warm Lighting: Auditorium lights will be kept low throughout the show, creating a cosy environment.
  • Come and Go as You Please: Feel free to step out for a breather whenever you need—no worries at all!
  • Engaging Characters: The performances are designed to be engaging yet relaxed, perfect for all ages.
  • Friendly Helpers: Our staff are here to assist you and make your experience enjoyable—just ask!
  • Joyful Interaction: Engage with the cast during the show in a friendly, informal way—no shy moments here!
  • Chill-Out Area: Enjoy a designated space to relax if you need a little time out from the performance.


Every year we also team up with local charity PAG (Parents Action Group) to offer a special charity relaxed performance. If you're interested in attending the PAG performance, then tickets are available via the team at PAG.

BSL Interpreted Performances

Thursday 12th December at 7pm

Friday 13th December at 1.30pm

Monday 30th December at 1pm

The British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter in these performances will be fully integrated into the action, moving with the actors and being actively involved in the performance. This will enhance the experience for all audience members, ensuring the show remains engaging for everyone.

 

More Information

More information on access.

If you have any questions then please call the Box Office on 01252 329155 or email princeshallboxoffice@rushmoor.gov.uk who will be happy to help.