Fairfield Halls has launched the festive season in spectacular style, as its pantomime Beauty and the Beast opens to rapturous audience response, immediately establishing itself as one of the standout pantomime productions of the year.

From its opening moments, Beauty and the Beast impresses with its sheer production quality, combining meticulously crafted sets, opulent costumes, electrifying choreography, and cinematic lighting to create a visually rich and immersive theatrical experience. Audiences have praised not only the scale of the spectacle, but the confidence, polish, and precision with which it is delivered, a production that feels bold, joyful and expertly made.

“Funny, poignant, charming, entertaining - it’s a performance that has everything and there’s never a single dull moment in the show.”
Croydon Advertiser

“This panto telling has a much more classic feel, with intricate costumes and beautiful sets with a sprinkling of special effects to boot.”
Croydonist

At the heart of the show is a powerhouse cast, led by Ellie Dadd (BBC’s EastEnders), whose performance as Belle has been singled out for its “strength, warmth and stage presence”. Comedy favourites Jamie Steen (Polly La Plonk) and Charlie Guest (Louis La Plonk) bring “razor-sharp timing and classic panto brilliance”, delivering big laughs while anchoring the show firmly in beloved pantomime tradition.

The supporting cast further elevates the production, with West End star Sorelle Marsh delivering a “glittering, assured performance” as Fairy Bon Bon, Will Haswell bringing charm and nuance to Hugo Pompidou, and Samuel John Taylor making an “impressive panto debut” as the dashing Prince, earning warm audience response throughout.

With critical buzz building, word-of-mouth spreading rapidly and fewer than 30 performances remaining, demand for tickets continues to grow. Early booking is strongly recommended to secure the best available seats.

From its breathtaking transformation scene to its exhilarating final curtain call, Beauty and the Beast delivers a high-quality, joy-filled theatrical experience, combining festive fun with genuine craft and ambition.

This Christmas, Fairfield Halls isn’t just hosting a pantomime – it’s presenting a theatrical event of exceptional quality.

• Performances run until Sunday 4 January 2026
• There is a captioned performance on Monday 22 December 2025 – open to everyone
• Accessible relaxed performance on Friday 2 January 2026 – open to everyone and great for those who prefer a gentler panto experience.
• Group rates are still available for groups of 10+, 20+ and 30+ - great for families and friends who want to club together and enjoy great savings. Book online now. There are also concessions for under 16s on selected performances

Tickets are selling online at fairfield.co.uk and from the box office – see website for opening times.

Written by acclaimed pantomime master Jon Monie and produced by panto powerhouse UK Productions, this year’s production of Beauty and the Beast at Fairfield Halls brings this much-loved classic to life.

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