The Redgrave Theatre, Bristol
Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LE
This Christmas, you’re invited to the pantomime of your dreams – SLEEPING BEAUTY, at the Redgrave Theatre, Bristol.
Once upon a time in a Pantoland far, far away, a beautiful princess is cursed by the evil Carabosse to perish on her 18th birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Thanks to Fairy Nuff, Sleeping Beauty falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by her one true love. Will the handsome prince come to her rescue, fight the dragon, destroy Carabosse, and save the day? Will the hilarious Nanny Nora finally find the man of her dreams and will Chester the Jester find his own super powers to protect the princess? There’s only one way to find out...
Don’t miss this year’s spectacular pantomime from the same team that brought you last year’s smash hit show Beauty and the Beast.
Featuring great songs, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and spectacular special effects this dream of a pantomime will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.
Book your tickets now for this magical adventure where dreams really do come true.
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Sleeping Beauty Programme
Polka Dot Pantomimes are delighted to welcome you to the Redgrave Theatre and this production of Sleeping Beauty. This is the sixth pantomime we have produced here following the success of Beauty and the Beast (2019), Cinderella (2021), Aladdin (2022), Rapunzel (2023) and Jack and the Beanstalk (2024).
For the 2025/2026 season we are producing nine professional pantomimes in Spalding, Bolton, Grantham, Harpenden, Grays, Hastings, Didcot, Christchurch and Bristol. Our pantomimes are consistently of the highest standards and we are delighted that every year we get to work with exceptionally talented performers, dedicated and hard working backstage teams, and our amazing creative teams - all of who put 100% effort into making our shows successful! We also love working with our three teams of children’s chorus and our wonderful chaperones – their talent and enthusiasm amaze us every day!
Sleeping Beauty will be our final pantomime at the Redgrave Theatre but please do follow us on social media as we have some very exciting plans for 2026!
For the latest updates follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Tik Tok @polkadotpantomimes, or visit our website www.polkadotpantomimes.co.uk.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting us during the past six years – we are so grateful to every one of you that has attended one or more of our pantomimes.
From all of us at Polka Dot Pantomimes, we hope you enjoy this beauty of a show and we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
History of Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty is one of the most beloved and enduring tales in the pantomime world, captivating audiences with its mix of magic, adventure, and romance. The original fairy tale, La Belle au bois dormant, was first published by Charles Perrault in 1697, but it was adapted into a pantomime long after, becoming a staple of the festive season.
In its early pantomime adaptations, Sleeping Beauty featured the familiar elements from Perrault’s story: the beautiful princess, the wicked fairy, and the good fairy who places a spell on the princess, ensuring that she sleeps for 100 years. But it was the addition of typical pantomime ingredients—comedy, audience participation, and the transformation of the fairy tale’s narrative—that gave Sleeping Beauty its distinctively festive and entertaining flair.
The role of the princess is traditionally portrayed by the lead performer, with the villainous Carabosse often taking on a more comical, exaggerated role with an evil twist. This long standing pantomime tradition creates a playful contrast to the fairytale’s more serious themes, with the “pantomime dame” providing much of the comic relief. The principal character, typically portrayed as Prince Charming, is the one who ultimately wakes the princess with a kiss, restoring peace and happiness to the kingdom.
Magical transformations, and vibrant costumes are key aspects of Sleeping Beauty pantomimes, enhancing the fantastical elements of the story. Fabulous sets, dance numbers, and modern music provide additional excitement, while slapstick comedy and audience interaction make it a fun experience for all ages.
Principal Cast
PRINCESS AURORA - Daisy Marletta
Daisy trained at London College of Music. Her credits whilst training include Eva Peron in Evita and Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde.
Her professional credits include Claire in Ordinary Days (Taylor Jay Productions), Swing in Jack and the Beanstalk (Chaplins Entertainment) and Fairy Five a Day/Princess Apricot in Jack and the Beanstalk onboard P&O Britannia (British Pantomimes).
Daisy is thrilled to be playing Aurora and is excited to be a part of the magic at the Redgrave Theatre this Christmas.
She is represented by North Artist Management.
@daisymarletta @northartistmgmt
PRINCE VALIANT - Michael Scott Wiseman
Training - London School of Musical Theatre
Michael was the first ever recipient of the Kevin Spacey Foundation Scholarship for Musical Theatre.
Professional Theatre credits: Kathy Kirby the Musical (White Bear Theatre), Rent (Brentwood Theatre), Cinderella (Ireland Tour), The Old Vic 24 Hour Musical Gala (Old Vic London), My Favourite Year (Bridewell Theatre), Saturday Night Fever (RCCL), Ghost (Bridewell Theatre)
Film and TV credits include: Baileys Christmas Nutcracker, Allied (Paramount Pictures), Blue Bar (ITV studios), Rush (Kieran Clark), Aspers Casino (Natalie Brook Reynolds), Harry Potter- Wizards of Baking (Warner Brothers)
CHESTER THE JESTER - Alister Wilmott
Alister has been professionally Performing for over 15 years. His credits include Cruise contracts as Lead Male production Vocalist onboard P&O Oriana, Aurora and Costa Mediterranean.
Other credits include playing 'Phillip' in Alyn Ayckbourn's 'Relatively Speaking' premiering at sea onboard P&O Cruises, one of the first major full length plays to do so.
He is a headline act for Fred Olsen, P&O Cruises and Warner Leisure Hotels.
Alister also has International performing credits in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ playing Gaston at the Bahrain Grand Prix and Prince Charming at Jebel Sifah Resort in Oman. Back in the UK He has been apart of Theatre tours of the ‘Little Mermaid’ ‘Forever in Blue Jeans’ and most recently playing the ’TIN MAN’ in the UK tour of the Wizard of OZ with Polka Dot Pantomimes.
He has Directing and producing credits for Professional Pantomimes in China and the Far East as well as writing, Directing and MD for various Polka Dot Pantomimes such as Rapunzel and Jack and the Beanstalk at Bolton, Bristol and Hastings.
Alister is so delighted to be back for his third year at The Redgrave Theatre with Polka Dot having played Loopy Louie in Rapunzel and Silly Simon last year in Jack and The Beanstalk.
FAIRY NUFF - Gabrielle Mann
Training: London Studio Centre
Credits while training: Martha Bessel in Spring Awakening (Studio theatre), Dawn in Waitress (Pleasance Theatre).
Theatre Credits: Elizabeth Pepys in Behind the Diary (Bull studio), Hufflepuff in Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs (Rose and Crown Theatre), Anna-Frid in 100% ABBA-Traction - Kiss the Teacher Tribute show (UK Tour), Queen of Hearts in Alice’s Easter wonderland (Tapnell Farm) and Farmer Gabby in Shaun the Sheep’s Farmathlon (UK Tour).
Music video credits: dance soloist in Ghosts by Cabin Boy Jumped Ship.
Gabrielle would love to thank her incredible parents for their endless love and her wonderful agents at Crawford Marriott Associates for their continued support and belief! She is so excited to be spend Christmas in Bristol having fun and being silly as Fairy Nuff!
GRIMALKIN - Jack Thomas
Hello everyone! My name is Jack.
Jack had always wanted to be a performer/entertainer from a very young age. Jack studied musical theatre, dance, singing and music from the very beginning and things began to blossom from there. Jack has have been a drag artist for the past 12 years and a performer since he can remember.
Jack has been lucky enough to work in some fabulous shows around the world. Credits include “Talk Of The Town” Turkey, “Stardust Variety Show” Cyprus, “The Full Diamonty” Cabaret Show, “The Dazzling Diamonds” UK Tour Show where he was lucky enough to perform in London’s West End, Polka Dot Pantomimes and many other solo performance opportunities over the last 12 years.
He is so lucky to continue to do the job he loves with the support of his friends and loving family. It’s an incredible opportunity to branch into the world of pantomime, and Jack is loving every minute of it!
Find him on Social Media:
Instagram @Baileylacreame
Facebook @Baileylacreame
Tiktok @bailey.la.creame
KING STEFAN - Mark Brisbourne
Mark is based in Stalybridge, Manchester and has recently returned to acting after taking a 15-year break during which he worked at a High School in Cheshire.
His past works include:
Theatre: Mercutio, Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet and Oberon, Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream both national outdoor tours for Heartbreak Productions, Feste, Antonio in Twelfth Night at the Barons Court Theatre London, Sinbad at the Edinburgh Festival for Sideways Theatre, Malcolm in Macbeth for a national theatre tour with S4K and Alan Arndale in Party to the Divorce that premiered at the Edinburgh Festival for Lantern Theatre. Last year he toured the country playing Dr Simon Johnson in The Murder Trial Live and played Mr Tick Tock, a Belgian Walrus and Father Christmas in Hurry Up Father Christmas at the Oxford Playhouse.
Commercials: Vodaphone in Asia, VISA in Egypt and was part of a loved up couple who fell down a hole for Match.com in UK.
TV: He was a regular on the BBC series Historyonics playing a Cheeky Brit in the Roman Invasions episode, Antony Babington in Mary Queen of Scots and the eponymous hero in Robin Hood - Three Robins and a Funeral.
Films: Walker in the British crime thriller The Waiting and Dr Culter in the futuristic short film Operation Sunset.
Mark is a regular performer/host for murder mystery and comedy dinner evenings, sings as part of the Teena Bizkit drag cabaret show and spent 10 years as the stadium announcer for Nantwich Town Football Club.
NANNY NORA - Julian Charles
Bristol born and bread, Julian Charles is a graduate of the Bristol Institute of Performing Arts (B.I.P.A), achieving a BA Honours in Musical Theatre.
Displaying incredible versatility in the musicials Titanic, We Will Rock You, Merrily We Roll Along, Drink up Thy Cider, Pippin and Sweeney Todd, he currently works as an actor for Warwick Castle by summer and Santa Clause at Lapland by Winter, though he recently enjoyed appearing in Neal Fosters Horrible Histories (Wicked Warwick).
Outside of theatre, he has fulfilled the roles of Assistant Cruise Director on Emerald Princess cruises and "Boys in a boat" directed by George Clooney.
Performing in countless Pantomimes with Pantobus, his role as King of Clifton last year represented his second time with Polka Dot Pantomimes, after playing King Crumble in
Rapunzel. Julian is delighted to be donning the frock and making his Dame debut as Nanny Nora Knickerdrawer.
Outside of his Performing life, Julian has a handicap of 4 in golf.
Ensemble
CHARLIE BULL – PROFESSIONAL DANCER/UNDERSTUDY
Charlie Bull is so excited to be making his professional debut here at The Redgrave Theatre in Sleeping Beauty and cant wait to be working with Polka Dot Pantomimes to deliver some panto fun this Christmas. His love of musical theatre started when he performed in The Wizard of Oz at age 11, He has been training since 2019 where he started at BOA (Birmingham Ormiston Academy)till 2021. He is currently in his graduate year at Emil Dale academy in Letchworth on a BA Hons Musical theatre course and is excited to take his first step into the industry here in Bristol. He is looking forward to pursuing a career in the arts industry.
Charlie wishes to say thank you to his mum and dad for always supporting him as well as his family, friends and teachers. A massive thank you also to the cast, crew and team at the theatre and to Polka Dot for this opportunity.
JAMIE HUTCHINSON - PROFESSIONAL DANCER/UNDERSTUDY
Jamie is so excited to be making his professional debut in Sleeping Beauty at The Redgrave Theatre! Jamie is currently in his graduating year at Emil Dale Academy, and is over the moon to be taking this early insight into the professional world of theatre.
Jamie’s love for musical theatre started at the age of 7 in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat where he played Pharaoh and has loved performing since. He also owes lots of credit to his Dad and Nanny Jo, who were heavily involved in dramatics early in their lives and encouraged him to keep pursuing the arts.
Throughout school Jamie came to appreciate all aspects of theatre after taking on directorial positions and roles in lighting and sound. He
is thrilled to be given the opportunity by Polka Dot Pantomimes to spread some panto Magic this Christmas season.
Jamie would love to thank his Mum and Dad for their endless support to whom he would not be in the position he is without them, as well as his family, friends and teachers.
A huge thank you to the cast, crew and team at The Redgrave Theatre and to Polka Dot Pantomimes.
CHANNON SARD - PROFESSIONAL DANCER/UNDERSTUDY
Channon is thrilled to be making her first professional debut with Polka Dot Pantomimes as a Pro Dancer/Understudy in Sleeping Beauty at Bristol’s Redgrave Theatre. She is currently training at Emil Dale Academy in her graduate year and has always had a passion for performing since she was little. She is looking forward to continuing pursuing her career in musical theatre and would love to make a difference in the industry with more diverse representation for the South Asian community.
Channon would love to thank her close friends and family who have always supported her journey and Kelly Walsh and Danni Camby at the Godiva Academy of Performing Arts for introducing her to the world of musical theatre, being the best teachers and pushing her to achieve her dreams. She would also love to thank the cast, crew and creatives involved in the production and she is incredibly grateful to work alongside such talented and amazing people.
Channon is so excited to perform and share that panto magic with everyone this Christmas season!
ALANA KEELEY – PROFESSIONAL DANCER/UNDERSTUDY
Alana is so incredibly excited to be making her professional debut this year! She is currently in her third year of training at Emil Dale Academy in Hertfordshire and is very grateful for this opportunity. She wants to thank all of the staff and students at EDA, who have taught her so much over her three years.
Alana has loved theatre for as long as she can remember, and she is elated to be able to take a trip into Pantoland and make her dream of performing professionally a reality! This wouldn’t have been possible without her mum and dad, her family, friends, Jen and George at ‘Phoenix Youth Productions’, and all of their amazing support and love over the years.
Alana also wants to thank the lovely cast and crew of Sleeping Beauty, who have worked so hard, and she cannot wait to share this beautiful show with everyone!
Chorus (Red Team)
HANNAH HEI YUET TSE
SOPHIA CLIFFORD
HARRIET JAMES
KIERA HALLETT
LOLA JOHN
EVIE JUKES
NAVYA WILKINS
AVA POPE
Chorus (Blue Team)
ELLA SUTCLIFFE
RUBY BLIGHT
LILY TRAFFORD
BELLA WHILE
LOLA GILES
ISLA RIGBY
ELIZA BUTLER
KAREN BALQIS
Chorus (Yellow Team)
AYLA-RAE NEWMAN-LEWIS
ESMAE THORNE
ELSIE HAWKER
TEGAN MORLEY
LOLA PRIDDLE-COSTELLO
ZAYN MALLAS
BELLA PADDOCK
FREDDIE ANDREWS
Production Team
DIRECTOR: DANIEL WOODHOUSE
CHOREOGRAPHER: JESSICA ELAN
WRITERS: DARREN MADDISON, DARREN O'SULLIVAN, LUKE ATTWOOD & ALISTER WILMOTT
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR: STEVE HESSION
COMPANY STAGE MANAGER: ELIZABETH KHABAZA
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER: LOUISA WRIGHT
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: MIMI STOREY
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: IMOGEN DUNN
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: ABBIE WILLIAMS
COSTUMES: POLKA DOT PANTOMIMES
Redgrave Theatre Team
THEATRE MANAGER - Sue Ellicott
TECHNICAL MANAGER - Steve Bartlett
DEPUTY TECHNICAL MANAGER - Tom Barge
BOX OFFICE MANAGER - Willis Olsen
FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER - Nicola Clarke
ENGAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION OFFICER - Jenny Molyneux
MARKETING EXECUTIVE - Gemma Allan
MARKETING ASSISTANT - Amelia Battersby
DUTY TECHNICIANS - Rob Delicate Mark Peach, Joe Price, Toby Priddle, Sam Stacey, George Steed, Nancy Strahan, Matthew Trott and Sam Walsh
DUTY MANAGERS - Harrison Nash and Betsy May Wright
FRONT OF HOUSE - Gemma Allan, Alice Boal, Freddie Brown, Hannah Chung, Olly Clark, Alannah Tuohy Cox, Imogen Crossland, Lydia Durnall, Alex Harrison, Martha Hulme, Tara Madan, Sophie Majury, Maria Pointer, Freya Reid, Clare Ripley, Alice Sales and Isaac Sutton
Polka Dot Pantomimes
COMPANY DIRECTOR: DARREN MADDISON
PRODUCER: CATHERINE MAYER
TECHNICAL PRODUCER: BEV A.M. PASKELL
FINANCE: HELEN WRIGHT
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: TONY MAYER
ADMINISTRATOR: ELAINE BARRON-CLARK
HEAD OF CASTING: LUKE ATTWOOD
SOCIAL MEDIA: JOEY RODAK
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR: STEVE HESSION
Scene Synopsis
ACT ONE
Prologue - AMONGST THE CLOUDS
Scene 1 - THE CASTLE COURTYARD
Scene 2 - THE ROAD TO THE CASTLE
Scene 3 – THE CASTLE GARDENS
Scene 4 – THE ROAD TO THE CASTLE
Scene 5 – NANNY NORA’S KITCHEN
Scene 6 - THE EDGE OF THE FOREST
Scene 7 - THE CASTLE TOWER
ACT TWO
Scene 1 – AMONGST THE CLOUDS
Scene 2 – THE GREAT HALL
Scene 3 – THE EDGE OF THE FOREST
Scene 4 – THE BATTLE
Scene 5 – PRINCESS AURORA’S SECRET CHAMBER
Scene 6 - THE GREAT HALL
Scene 7 – THE EDGE OF THE FOREST
Scene 8 – CARABOSSES’S CHAMBER
Scene 9 – THE ROAD TO THE CASTLE
Scene 10 – THE GREAT HALL
Song List
ACT ONE
Song 1 – OVERTURE & PROLOGUE
Song 2 – RAISE YOUR GLASS
Song 3 – SHINE YOUR WAY
Song 4 – JUST HAVEN’T MET YOU YET
Song 5 – SAPPHIRE
Song 6 – DON’T RAIN ON MY PARADE
Song 7 – DANCING THROUGH TIME
Song 8 – ENTERACTE
ACT TWO
Song 9 – BOOGIE WONDERLAND
Song 10 – SAPPHIRE REPRISE
Song 11 – PINK PONY CLUB
Song 12 – ABRACADABRA
Song 13 – GOLDEN
Song 14 – SMART FELLA SONG SHEET
Song 15 – APT BOWS
Song 16 – GOLDEN REPRISE
