First look at Norwich Theatre Royal's Sleeping Beauty panto

This year, Sleeping Beauty, the Fairy's Tale will run from December 9 until January 7.

The Queen and Fairy embark on a journey to save Sleeping Beauty, with a prince in tow, despite the efforts of the Evil Fairy. 

Richard Gauntlett as the dame, with Millie O'Connell playing Sleeping Beauty (Image: Norwich Theatre)Karl Queensborough as the Prince, with Millie O'Connell playing Sleeping Beauty (Image: Norwich Theatre)Four of the five principal cast met in London on Tuesday for the first time for a photoshoot.

Millie O'Connell will play Sleeping Beauty and Karl Queensborough is cast as the Prince.

O'Connell was one of the original Queens in SIX – The Musical when it opened in Norwich in 2018 and went on to play Anne Boleyn in the West End production.

Beverley Callard, who will take on the role of the Evil Fairy. Pictured not at the meeting (Image: Norwich Theatre)Queensborough recently played Alexander Hamilton in the West End production of Hamilton: An American Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Director Chris Cuming said: "It is great to be sat with the cast and finally get everyone together in a room. In the sweltering heat, let the Christmas hilarity begin." 

Joe Tracini, who will be playing the Good Fairy, and Richard Gauntlett, who is taking part in his 23rd Norwich Theatre pantomime were also at the shoot.