By Simon Leary and Gavin Rutherford
Director Gavin Rutherford

A family comedy where a stitch in time saves nine thousand years

Aurora is the people’s princess of Wellingtonia – with a curse.

On her first birthday an evil spell is cast: One day she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel, sending her into an unbreakable deep sleep. With the help of fairy god-daddies that watch over her and a surprise visit from two interdimensional travelers, Aurora must venture through the time-space continuum to stay conscious and reclaim her throne from evil forces. An original pantomime that takes a beloved fairytale and adds equal amounts of song, dance, and sci-fi to bubble up a perfect potion the whole whānau will love. A high-energy romp of comedy and capers – Sleeping Beauty is anything but a snoozefest. Celebrating 20 years of Circa Theatre pantomimes.

REVIEWS:

“The script, the music, the acting, the audience participation, it was superb” – 2023 audience feedback|
“yet another fabulous, funny, and flirty pantomime” – Regional News
“outstanding and hilarious … will appeal to all ages. It’s simply wonderful.” – Broadway World
“a fast-paced show driven by some serious star power.” – The Post
“it is clear the entire cast is superb” – Theatreview

2 – 11 Jan 2025
Circa One
Tues-Sat 6.30pm, Sun 4pm
$18 – $55 (Panto Family pass also available for groups of 2 adults and 2 children saving $18)

Click here to download the Sleeping Beauty programme

Collecting food and toys for Wellington City Mission until 11 January 2025
This Pantomime season, we are collecting toys and goods for the Wellington City Mission. You are welcome to donate and place food and toys under the Christmas trees in the Circa foyer. Donations do not need to be wrapped.
Click here to see ideas of what to donate 

Circa Theatre Bar and Cafe – update
We are very close to the completion of our rebuild and the opening our new restaurant and bar but just have one final hurdle to get there. When you attend Sleeping Beauty – The Pantomime you will notice the foyer space is reduced, and we are running a temporary bar & cafe. You are still able to purchase over the counter food, ice-creams, wine, beer and soft drinks.