The countdown is on! In just one month, Fairfield Halls will be filled with laughter, magic, and mayhem as this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, opens on Friday 12 December 2025 and runs until Sunday 4 January 2026.

Get ready for a show packed with all the traditional pantomime fun – glittering costumes, show-stopping songs, hilarious comedy, and plenty of audience participation. This year’s production promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a talented cast of stars and familiar faces bringing the beloved story of Beauty and the Beast to life.

Audiences are already showing huge excitement for this year’s show, with thousands of tickets sold, including thousands of concessions. Early booking is strongly advised to get the best available seats in the house for the view you don’t want to miss. So, gather your friends, your family, and your festive spirit, and get your tickets.

Produced by panto powerhouse, UK Productions Ltd, and written by acclaimed pantomime master Jon Monie, this year’s stars include Ellie Dadd (EastEnders) as Belle, Charlie Guest as Louis La Plonk, Jamie Steen as Polly La Plonk, Sorelle Marsh as Fairy Bon Bon, Will Haswell as Hugo Pompidou and Samuel John Taylor as The Prince.

Together they form a glittering company whose comedy, music and sheer stage presence promise to deliver a pantomime on a scale Croydon has never seen before.

If you’re looking for the ultimate family treat this Christmas – one packed with joy, spectacle and theatrical magic – Beauty and the Beast at Fairfield Halls is a must-see.

Performances will run from Friday 12 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026. Tickets are already selling fast, and with a cast like this, demand will only continue to rise.

This year’s panto highlights include:

• Concessions for under 16s on selected performances
• Captioned performance on Monday 22 December 2025 – open to all
• Accessible relaxed performance on Friday 2 January 2026 – open to everyone and great for those who prefer a gentler panto experience.
• Dedicated school performances – free ice cream on paid tickets for school groups of 30+
• Concessions on group bookings 10+, 20+ and 30+ people - great for clubs, large families and social groups

Tickets are selling fast at fairfield.co.uk.

Group and school bookings (including limited Pupil Premium subsidies) are available. Email groupsales@bhlive.org.uk for more information.

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More information about UK Productions Ltd can be found online at ukproductions.co.uk.