Fairfield Halls is celebrating a record-breaking start to the festive season as school bookings for this year’s pantomime, Cinderella, reach unprecedented levels.

All front-row stalls for the dedicated school performances have already sold out, with teachers and pupils eager to return for another year of Christmas magic.

With the introduction of an extra school performance, taking the total to five dedicated school shows, demand has soared even higher, confirming Cinderella as one of the venue’s most anticipated pantomimes to date.

Ms. Petra Wigzell, Headteacher at Winterbourne Nursery and Infant School shared their excitement:

“We all had an amazing time last year; it was great fun for all of us. We wanted to make sure we booked the best seats for Cinderella and with payment in September it’s great to know we’ve got the Christmas treat sorted for our children!”

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, BH Live, the charity that operates Fairfield Halls, is once again offering to cover up to ten pupil premium tickets per school booking, a saving of up to £175, when booked and paid for by 30 September 2026.*

Steve Turner, BH Live’s Director of Venues, said:

“Thanks to the generosity of last year’s panto goers, we can again offer to cover a number of pupil premium tickets. This year, however, we’re especially delighted to extend this to up to ten tickets per school booking. For schools that might otherwise struggle to bring their pupils, we hope this brings a little extra festive joy!”

Produced by leading pantomime producers UK Productions, Cinderella promises spectacular magic, sparkling sets, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a heartwarming adventure suitable for all ages. School performances will take place on:

• Friday 11 December – 10:30am
• Tuesday 15 December – 10:00am & 1:30pm
• Wednesday 16 December – 10:00am & 1:30pm

Early bird tickets are £19.50 when booked and paid for by the end of September (plus a £3 admin fee per booking).

Nicola Coney, Events Manager at BH Live, added:

“It’s wonderful to be working with UK Productions to bring the magic of panto to the schoolchildren of Croydon. Aladdin was a hit last year, and we know audiences will fall in love with the glamour and enchantment of Cinderella too!”

With dazzling production values and festive fun guaranteed from start to finish, Cinderella at Fairfield Halls is set to be the must-see school trip of the Christmas season.

Cinderella runs from Friday 11 December until Sunday 3 January 2027 with a captioned performance Monday 21 December and relaxed performance Wednesday 30 December. Group rates are available for a number of specific performances and discounts now start when six or more people book (6+).

For school and young person’s rates please email schools@bhlive.org.uk for all other group rate enquiries please email groups@bhlive.org.uk

*Please note this is just the ticket price and does not include the cost of interval ice creams. Each booking will also incur a £3 booking fee.