Review: The Anvil’s Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty

As is the case with most Christmas pantomimes, they are often loosely based around a well-known fairytale complete with all the key characters and scenes, plus some added extras.

And Sleeping Beauty did not disappoint when it came to the added extras. From fire and explosions to catchy pop songs and audience participation, there was plenty to keep us thoroughly entertained for two-and-a-half hours.

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(Image: Sean Dillow for Anvil Arts)The fabulous family pantomime promises a laugh-a-minute extravaganza with stunning sets, top musical hits, fantastic costumes and exciting special effects and it certainly delivered on those promises. It has pulled out all the stops this year to entertain and surprise, delivering a truly magical, memorable and marvellous pantomime for every generation of the family to enjoy.

Telling the story of the beautiful Princess Rose, played by West End star Ella Jay, who is cursed by the evil Carabosse on the eve of her 18th birthday party and can only be…