Sleeping Beauty (Pantomime)

Scotland’s favourite leading actress Elaine C Smith is to lead the cast of this year’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty, at His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen, in the role of The Wicked Fairy, following last year’s record-breaking production of Cinderella.

Over 58,000 people attended the city’s biggest pantomime last year which starred Elaine alongside HMT pantomime favourites Alan McHugh and Jordan Young, who will return to the theatre’s stage this year as Nurse nancy and Muddles.

With stunning special effects in amazing 3D, spectacular sets, stunning costumes and an abundance of laughs, Sleeping Beauty will be another unmissable pantomime at HMT.

“We are thrilled that Elaine, who was such a huge hit with audiences last year, will be joining the Aberdeen team once again,” said Qdos Pantomimes managing director and Sleeping Beauty executive producer Michael Harrison.

“The panto at His Majesty’s Theatre attracts more and more people each year and it has become one of Scotland’s most successful Christmas shows."

"I am absolutely delighted to be returning to HMT and Aberdeen . . . I don't think I have enjoyed a panto as much EVER...I had a ball!” said Elaine.

“I hadn't done a panto for five years and was wary about returning to it but I loved it. The people of Aberdeen were so warm and welcoming . . . from the audiences and staff at the theatre to the people in the street who showed me nothing but kindness in my six weeks there.

“So BEWARE...I am back and this time I am bad . . . yes I am playing the evil Carabosse . . . with a few laughs along the way, don't worry!“

Aberdeen Performing Arts chief executive Duncan Hendry said: “Elaine C Smith is hugely popular with HMT audiences and we are absolutely delighted to have her returning later this year in Sleeping Beauty.

“The reaction from audiences after her appearance in Cinderella was superb and this has been reflected in ticket sales for this year’s panto.”