Canterbury’s Malthouse Theatre is set to celebrate five years of pantomime magic this festive season with a dazzling new production of Sleeping Beauty.
TV icon Vicki Michelle (‘Allo ‘Allo, Eastenders, Whitstable Pearl) will lead the cast as the villainous Carabosse. Joining her is Canterbury favourite Joseph Gardner Hodges as Nurse Fanny, Tim Edwards (Wicked) as Jangles, Freya Karlettis (Hairspray) as Fairy Fabulous, Jordan Calloway (Saturday Night Fever) as Prince Charming, and newcomer Holly Reid making her professional debut as Princess Aurora.
The ensemble features Ella-Mia Dexter, Maddison Gault, Benjamin Colley, and Maxwell Speller, with swings Kerryn Innes, Josie Cooper, and Amy Hooper Mitchell. Over 50 of Kent’s most talented children will also appear in the juvenile ensemble.
Audiences can expect stunning sets and costumes, side-splitting comedy, catchy songs, and dazzling special effects. The production reunites the creative team behind last year’s record-breaking Peter Pan, including director and choreographer Jay Gardner Hodges, lighting designer Jack Hathaway, costume designer Paul Shriek, set designer Mark Walters, and sound designer Phil Wilson.
Theatre Manager Gemma Wright said:
“Leading the cast is TV star Vicki Michelle, best known for ‘Allo, ‘Allo!, stepping into the deliciously villainous role of Carabosse. Malthouse favourite Joseph Gardner Hodges returns as the irrepressible Nurse Fanny, bringing his trademark wit and warmth. West End talent Tim Edwards plays loveable Jangles, while Jordan Calloway, from ‘Saturday Night Fever’ is dashing Prince Charming. Making her Malthouse debut, Holly Reid will enchant audiences as the graceful Aurora, while Freya Karlettis, fresh from ‘Hairspray’, shines as magical Fairy Fabulous. Together, this dynamic ensemble promises a magical blend of charm, comedy and West End performance.”
Sleeping Beauty runs at the Malthouse Theatre Canterbury from Wednesday 10 December 2025 to Saturday 4 January 2026.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
