This August, expect a sprinkle of fairy-tale magic in Croydon as excitement builds for this year’s spectacular Beauty and the Beast Pantomime at Fairfield Halls.

From Monday 4 - Sunday 31 August 2025, families are invited to take part in a magical picture trail across the borough for a chance to win a family ticket to this year’s festive panto.

Four dazzling posters will be hidden around the centre of Croydon, each featuring iconic Beauty and the Beast imagery. Armed with clues, families are encouraged to explore local landmarks, snap photos of each poster, and enter the online prize draw – it’s really that simple!

What better way to enjoy the summer holidays than by getting out and about—especially with the chance to win a festive treat for the whole family? (T&Cs apply)*

To get started, just follow the clues…hints can be found at the Fairfield Halls website.

• A place full of stories — Belle’s favourite spot
• Where panto magic come to life on stage
• Where Croydon’s past is on display
• You’ll never be ‘Board’ of games here!

Full panto picture trail details can be found at fairfield.co.uk/beauty-and-the-beast-trail.

Fairfield Halls is owned by Croydon Council and is operated in partnership with registered charity and social enterprise BH Live.

On behalf of BH Live, Steve Turner, Director of Venues, shared;

“We’re thrilled to bring a touch of magic to Croydon this summer with our panto poster trail. It’s a fun, free activity for families to get ready and excited for panto and gives participants the chance to explore the borough in a brand-new way. We can’t wait to welcome audiences back to the Fairfield Halls this December for what promises to be a truly spectacular show.”

Beauty and the Beasttakes the stage at Fairfield Halls from Friday 12 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026, bringing sparkle, laughter, and wonder for all ages. This year’s star-studded cast includes Ellie Dadd (Eastenders), and local panto favourites Jamie Steen and Charlie Guest

How to enter:
Follow the trail, find the four posters, and upload your photos online before 11:59pm on Sunday 31 August 2025 (*T&Cs apply). One lucky winner will be selected at random and notified via email.

The show will also include relaxed and captioned performances and dedicated school shows. For more information on tickets, concessions and showtimes, visit fairfield.co.uk. For group bookings, contact groupsales@bhlive.org.uk.