About Beauty and the Beast

The Theatre Chipping Norton, nationally renowned for its family-friendly pantomimes, brings another well-loved classic to the stage this winter, crammed full of wonder, enchantment and non-stop laughter!

Set in the small French town of Saint Saucisson, the plot sees Madame Hex, a magical entrepreneur with an iron grip on the townsfolk, seeking revenge on scientist and inventor Pierre, for trying to steal the show.

Meet Marie and follow her journey to see who will win her heart. Discover the mysterious Beast in the spooky chateau and encounter scientists, evil enchantresses and the utterly brilliant Dame Fifi Fromage! Will the Beast find love and discover his true self? Will Les the snail pluck up the courage (and speed) to find love too? All will be revealed in this wondrous tale!

A hilarious slant on this well-loved story with original songs and magical costumes, guaranteed to have the whole family enthralled! There’s even a baguette fight! (Oh yes there is!)

“Be our guest” and book tickets today! Our early bird offer runs until the end of July!

Outstanding contribution to Innovation

Award - UK Panto Awards, 2024.

If you’re after big laughs, catchy tunes and a panto with heart, this one delivers

Muddy Stilettos


Sponsored by Kingham Hill School

This year's Relaxed Panto Performances are supported by The Albion Charity.

Ticket Prices & Access

Ticketing Information

2024 prices frozen until end of July

Band A - £33.50 - £38

Band B - £28 - £35

Band C - £19.50 - £28

Concessions £5 off (Excluding Band A)

All ticket prices include any booking fees.

Concessions are available for under 16s, Disability Allowance, Unwaged Allowance, NUS card holders, NHS workers and Pension Credit.

Group Bookings Buy 14 tickets and get the 15th ticket free (Excluding Band A)

Adult-Only Performances - For big kids only (18+)! Exactly the same show, only with a different atmosphere.

Please call the Box Office on 01608 642350 for schools group bookings, tickets £13 *Early Bird booking price of £11*.

For full price band information see the Full Beauty and the Beast Performance Schedule.

Access Information

Relaxed Performances on Friday 28 November at 11am and Thursday 11 December at 4pm.

Our relaxed pantomime performances are especially adapted to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for those who find traditional theatre settings challenging. Every measure is taken to ensure our audience members are comfortable, with adjusted lighting and sound levels and a more informal atmosphere with no sudden noises.

For more information on our relaxed performances or to tell us about any additional needs you may have, please contact our box office on 01608 642350.

This year’s relaxed Pantomime performances are supported by The Albion Charity.

Captioned Performance on Saturday 6 December at 2pm.

Audio Described Performance on Saturday 29 November at 2pm.

The Theatre's Visual Story below can help you know what to expect during the show.


To book tickets marked as 'Not Bookable Online' please call the Box Office.

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Pantomime School Workshops

Primary and Secondary Schools

Step into the colourful world of pantomime with our interactive workshops designed for both Primary and Secondary Schools. Whether pupils are new to this theatrical style or are looking to deepen their knowledge, these sessions bring the magic of pantomime to life.

Your pupils will discover what makes a pantomime so entertaining - from slapstick and audience participation to traditional roles and staging tricks.

If you would like to know more about our pantomime workshops, contact us today via our online form or give us a call on 01608 649102 and speak to a member of our Take Part team!

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