Award-winning producers bring Beauty and the Beast panto to re-named Chesterfield theatre, 1435
Beauty and the Beast will take centre stage in December 2026 – providing festive family fun at 1435.
The iconic story is set in a pretty French town where bookish Belle is ready to start a new chapter. But life isn’t quite the Paris-dise she’s been dreaming of and she longs to find some adventure!
Belle, her friend Jacques and his meddling mother, Betty Bon Bon, get much more than they bargained for when they find themselves trapped inside the mysterious castle of an intriguing beast.
Will true love conquer all? Will the curse of the Enchantress ever be broken? Will Betty swap her regrets for baguettes?
The adventure is being brought to Chesterfield by award-winning producers Little Wolf Entertainment.
The audience expect high production with lavish scenery, costumes and effects, strong casting and original scripts.
Winners of last year’s UK pantomime award for “Best Pantomime” with many nominations in this year’s forthcoming awards, Little Wolf are the only pantomime company to have held a critics choice and 5-star rating from The Stage for five consecutive years. Their productions have so far scooped 11 wins at the prestigious Panto Awards.
Morgan Brind and Alan Bowles of Little Wolf Entertainment said: “As a Derbyshire based company, we couldn’t be more proud to be working with the team to create this spectacular pantomime for this revitalised, iconic building. We hope audiences will ‘be our guests’ back in Chesterfield’s home of pantomime to share in all the magic and mayhem that makes Panto such a special part of Christmas.”
Featuring a 625-seat theatre, expanded museum, two bars and improved facilities visitors will be experience the magic of pantomime in the prestigious venue.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “Pantomime is our most important show because it helps introduce new audiences to the theatre and provides fantastic entertainment for families. We know it’s been an annual tradition for many locals to see our pantomime, and we can’t wait for them to experience everything 1435 has to offer whilst creating incredible memories together.”
Casting for Beauty and the Beast will be announced soon.
Beauty and the Beast will be at 1435 from 4 December 2026 until 3 January 2027.
Tickets are priced from £20.50 to £27.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting: https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/events/beauty-and-the-beast/