Sensory-friendly relaxed performance of the Sleeping Beauty pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre, with house lights on and toned-down sound and lighting effects.
Sleeping Beauty is the pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre this winter, running from Saturday 5 December 2026 to Sunday 10 January 2027. It's the classic story we all know: Princess Aurora gets a birthday gift from her wicked aunt Carabosse, pricks her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel, and falls into a century-long sleep until a Prince breaks the spell. The production leans on comedy, special effects, pop songs, and sets and costumes that are meant to be a big part of the experience.
On Tuesday 15 December, there's a relaxed performance of the show. It's a sensory-friendly version designed for audiences with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or very young children. The house lights stay on throughout, and the flashing lighting and loud sound effects are toned down. Before the show starts, the cast members introduce themselves, and there's a chill-out area available if anyone needs a break. It's a good option if a standard panto feels a bit too much for your lot.
Theatre Director Emma Sullivan said the feedback for last year's Goldilocks and The Three Bears was spectacular, and she says audiences can expect more fun, excitement and pantomime magic from this one. If you're taking the kids, the relaxed performance is a way to see the story without the usual sensory overload of a big panto.
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Tickets start from £18.50, and the full run goes on until 10 January, so you've got plenty of dates to choose from if the 15th doesn't work for you.
