SUFFOLK THEATRE

Sleeping Beauty at the Ipswich Regent until 31st December – for details of dates, times and ticket prices and availability – visit the website.

Beautiful princesses, handsome princes, a comedy sidekick, fire breathing dragons, a man hungry panto dame, dancing henchmen and fairies both good and bad – Sleeping Beauty at the Ipswich Regent has them all.

It’s the eve of Princess Aurora’s 18th birthday and she must be kept away from any spinning wheels in the Kingdom of Slumberland at all costs. Many years ago the wicked fairy was left out of the Christening celebrations so cast a spell, which said if the princess pricks her finger she will die, and the wicked fairy will go to any lengths to get her revenge

Vicki Michelle, of ‘Allo ‘Allo fame, is suitably evil as the wicked Fairy Carabosse with her two henchmen, Britain’s Got Talent’s Twist and Pulse, who treat us to their signature moves, along with Mike McClean playing Muddles. returning to an appreciative Ipswich crowd who have seen him in many pantos before.

Gavin Ashberry is a fun and popular Dame Queen Camilla in lavish costumes, and Jazzy Phoenix (Nadine from Eastenders) a charming Princess Aurora. Al Jenks is the guitar playing love interest Prince Sheeran and Freya Karlettis is an energetic Fairy Forty Winks.

There’s also some great support from the pro dancers and various teams of local young dancers too, and all the colour you’d expect from the set and costumes to make a panto sparkle.

I won’t spoil the surprise but you’ll be given 3-D glasses when you arrive so watch out for some spooky fun in the second half! It’s a riot!

Sleeping Beauty runs until 31st December – check the Ipswich Regent website for dates, times and ticket prices/availability or call the book office on 01473 433100.