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 travellers, 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

16 Nov – 22 Dec 2024 and 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)

Collecting food and toys for Wellington City Mission
The drop off point is under the trees in the Circa Theatre foyer
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 in January the foyer space may be reduced, and we will be running a temporary bar & cafe where you can purchase over the counter food, ice-creams, wine, beer and soft drinks.

We look forward to seeing you at Circa in the new year.