Director's Circle

The most exclusive and personal experience that we offer, the Director’s Circle is a truly immersive Page-to-Stage experience, giving you the chance to follow the production from the very beginning, with a unique level of access to theatre, creative team and cast.

The 2026 pantomime, Sleeping Beauty provides a great opportunity to get closer to the action than ever before as part of this immersive experience.

If you love theatre, pantomime or the Arnaud, this is a great way to get closer than ever to the creative process and the theatre while supporting our famous pantomime.

Events dates will be added in the Autumn, the list of related events are as follows:

• w/c Monday 16th November – Visit the rehearsal room – to be arranged for a convenient time for one hour
• Wednesday November 25th – 6pm – Director’s Briefing – Meet the panto Director, Joanna Read, and hear about her role and the process in producing the pantomime.
• Monday November 30th – 6.30pm – Sitzprobe – The first time the band and cast meet and sing through the panto soundtrack.
• Tuesday December 1st – 7pm – Technical Rehearsal Visit Option 1
• Thursday December 3rd – 11am - Technical Rehearsal Visit Option 2
• Friday December 4th – 4.15pm – Dress Rehearsal Option 1
• Saturday December 5th – 2pm - Dress Rehearsal Option 2
• Thursday December 17th – 7pm – Supporters Night – Pre-show drink and nibbles and post-show drink with the cast