Illustration of three felt snowmen in knit hats and scarves beside red stage curtains, with a small Christmas tree nearby (Beauty And The Beast)

Beauty And The Beast

Audiences follow the story of book-loving Belle and a cursed prince who must find true love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. The festive family pantomime features comedy, show-stopping songs, colourful costumes, and audience participation. The staging also incorporates magic and special effects by Burnt Toast FX.

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When

Tickets

Tickets from £23.50. Schools: £17.50 per student and one free teacher for every 10 students booked.

Hours

School performances: 1:30pm on Tue 8 Dec, Thu 10 Dec, Fri 11 Dec, Tue 15 Dec, Wed 16 Dec and Thu 17 Dec. BSL-interpreted performance: 2:30 PM on 12 December 2026. Relaxed performance: 6:00 PM on 15 December 2026. Captioned performance: 2:30 PM on 2 January 2027.

Parking

The theatre has no car park; nearby options include the Capitol Shopping Centre car park and on-street parking, including Blue Badge parking.

Accessibility

The majority of seats require steps to reach them, and dedicated relaxed, BSL-interpreted, and captioned performances are offered.

Pets

Hearing dogs, guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome; request suitable seating when booking. Staff can care for support dogs by arrangement.

Going?

Location

New Theatre Cardiff · Park Place CF10 3LN, Cardiff Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and pantomime fans

Vibe

Festive, playful and magical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book early for the performance you want, as some dates show limited availability and selected performances have member offers.
  • For school bookings, call the group booking number to arrange the selected school performances and school booking terms.
  • Contact the box office before booking if you have mobility requirements, since most seats require steps and wheelchair spaces are booked by phone or in person.
  • For the relaxed performance, expect lowered sound, reduced lighting effects and no pyrotechnics.
  • If bringing a support dog, request suitable seats when booking and ask about special effects that could affect the dog's comfort.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Schools get a special rate per student and one free teacher for every 10 students booked.
  • Selected school performances are on 8, 10, 11, 15, 16 and 17 December.
  • A BSL-interpreted performance is on 12 December.
  • A relaxed performance is on 15 December, with lowered sound levels, reduced lighting effects and no pyrotechnics.
  • A captioned performance is on 2 January.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pantomime suitable for families?

Yes. It is described as a family-friendly show with comedy, songs, magic and audience participation.

What happens at the relaxed performance?

The 15 December performance has lowered sound levels, reduced lighting effects and no pyrotechnics; the story and performance elements remain unchanged.

Are there accessible performances?

There is a BSL-interpreted performance on 12 December, a relaxed performance on 15 December and a captioned performance on 2 January.

Are there school performances and group booking options?

Selected school performances are scheduled on 8, 10, 11, 15, 16 and 17 December. Schools can book by phone and receive one free teacher for every 10 students booked.

How can I arrange wheelchair or mobility access?

Most seats require steps. Contact the box office about access or mobility requirements; wheelchair spaces are booked in person or by phone.

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