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Beauty and the Beast
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When: 5 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
Where: New Theatre Cardiff, Cardiff
New Theatre Cardiff's Christmas pantomime brings Beauty and the Beast to the stage with songs, comedy and magic.
Get ready – a tale as old as time is coming to life!
Step into the magic this Christmas as we present the enchanting family pantomime Beauty and the Beast.
Starring Presenter Gethin Jones as Filipe De Boeuf, TV, Film and Stage actor Steve Speirs as Monsieur Marzipan, Cardiff’s favourite Dame Mike Doyle as Betty Bonbon (Alriiight!). The hilarious Jack Ryan as Betty’s son Almonde, Tik Tok sensation and Cardiff’s own Jo Osmond as Madame Spite. West End performer Jade Davies as Belle, South Wales’s Harri Lloyd-Morgan as The Beast.
When a proud Prince is cursed to live as a fearsome Beast, only true love can break the spell before the last petal falls from a magical rose. But could Belle – a bright, book-loving village girl who dreams of adventure – be the heroine of his story?
Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, dazzling costumes, show-stopping songs, and jaw-dropping magic that will delight the entire family, Beauty and the Beast is the family friendly fairy-tale which has all the ingredients for a truly memorable pantomime. Expect side-splitting jokes, audience participation galore, and plenty of festive sparkle as this classic story is reimagined with that unmistakable panto twist. Special effects by Burnt Toast FX.
Whether you’re a lifelong panto fan or experiencing the magic for the first time come and cheer on a hilarious cast of colourful characters as they discover that true beauty lies within!
Relaxed Performance:
Tue 15 Dec 2026 at 6.00pm. For full availability and assistance please call the box office on 0343 310 0041. A select number of tickets are available to book online.