The countdown has begun. With just under six months until Fairfield Halls fills with family friendly panto laughter, magic and festive cheer, excitement is building for this year’s star-studded hit Cinderella.

The only question is, have you secured your invitation to the ball yet?

With performances running from Friday 11 December 2026 until Sunday 3 January 2027, get ready to step into a magical world at Fairfield Halls, where adventure, laughter and festive sparkle come together in one unforgettable family pantomime.

Starring as leading heartthrob Prince Charming, pop powerhouse turned panto royalty, Lee Latchford-Evans from Steps, sweeps onto the stage with confidence, charm, and a sparkling smile. It would be a ‘Tragedy’ to miss him!

The popular Charlie Guest is back as Buttons! Baron Hardup may bluster and bumble his way on stage, but it’s Buttons who provides the heart of the story, arriving with warmth, quick wit, and an infectious sense of mischief. His easy charm and playful connection with you, the audience, will bring balance to the chaos and help the whole show sparkle.

This year’s production welcomes comedy duo Luke Attwood and Brandon Nicholson as the delightfully boo-worthy baddies, Melony and Harmony Hard-Up. Having performed together in pantomimes for the past seven years, the pair bring a wealth of experience, razor-sharp comedy, and larger-than-life stage presence.

Bursting with sparkle, laughter and spectacular surprises, this is Croydon’s No.1 family pantomime, the show where dreams really do come true. From the glittering ballroom to the magical midnight transformation, every moment shines with wonder. Make this Christmas unforgettable and share the magic of Cinderella with the ones you love, because no family celebration is complete without a little panto magic.

Audiences are already showing huge excitement for this year’s show, with thousands of tickets sold, including 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, from curtain-up to the final bow, Cinderella is the Christmas event Croydon has been waiting for.

Tickets are on sale now at fairfield.co.uk.

This year’s booking highlights include:

• Performances from Friday 11 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027
• Accessible captioned performance on Monday 21 December 2026 – open to all
• A relaxed performance on Wednesday 30 December 2026, open to everyone and great for those who prefer a gentler panto experience.
• Ice creams for school groups of 50+ plus a limited number of funded tickets for pupils on low income, thanks to the generosity of previous panto audiences (T&Cs apply).
• Group rates available (6+, 20+, 50+) (T&Cs apply).
• School and young people’s concessions for under 16s on selected performances (T&Cs apply) - Friday 11 December (10:30am and 7pm), Sunday 13 December (11am), Tuesday 15 December (10:00am and 1:30pm), Wednesday 16 December (10:00am and 1:30pm), Sunday 3 January 2027 (3pm).
• School performances available.

For group bookings or school visits (including subsidised tickets for eligible schools) contact: groupsales@bhlive.org.uk

More information about Fairfield Halls can be found online at fairfield.co.uk.

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