Prepare to be spellbound as our legendary On Demand panto 2025/26 is the tale of Sleeping Beauty!

Outraged at not being invited to the Princess’s party, the evil Maleficent casts a spell that sends the Princess and her whole kingdom into a deep sleep, when she pricks her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel. As they snooze, a tangled forest springs up around them. Only one thing can break the curse – the magic of true love! Enter our Prince, who must battle through the thorns, and work with the Princess to defeat the wicked fairy.

It’s going to be panto pandemonium in a show bursting with jaw-dropping costumes, dazzling effects, and sprinkled with magical mayhem. Comedy chaos will be provided by Nottingham’s favourite panto dame John Elkington in this festive spectacular beyond your wildest dreams!

How It Works

Once you have booked, you will receive an email with your e-ticket attached. This e-ticket will contain a link to the page on our website where the recording will be accessed. You will need to be logged in to Nottingham Playhouse account. Alternatively, head to our Digital Library to view it.

Sleeping Beauty On Demand will be available from Tuesday 16 December to rent. Once you have rented the show, you will have access to it for five days.  If you are renting the show after Tuesday 13 January, please be aware that you will have less time to watch the show before it is removed on Saturday 17 January at midnight. 

If you are a school or group, please purchase your on demand package here. 

If you don’t receive your e-ticket straight away after purchasing, please check your spam/junk folders.

If you are using a smart TV, you should be able to access the show through your browser. You can find help and advice on this and more on our FAQs page.