Don't miss the new hilarious pantomime in Maidstone this year at the Hazlitt Theatre, with their 2026 production of Beauty & The Beast. A cursed Prince turned Beast hopes to break the spell by finding true love before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. Will the local village Beauty see beyond appearances and discover the beauty within the Beast?
Hazlitt Theatre invites you to "Prepare for an enchanting experience filled with laughter, stunning sets, sensational costumes, catchy music and plenty of Christmas sparkle."

Prices
Child - under 16 years/Senior: £26.50-£30.50
Adult: £28.50-£32.50
Family of 4: £95-£105
Family Special: £21
School: £20
Group discounts available
Booking fees may apply.

Dates & Times
28th November to 31st December 2026
28th November: 2.30pm & 6.30pm
29th November: 11am* & 2.30pm
1st December: 10.30am & 5pm*
2nd to 4th December: 11am* & 6pm*
5th December: 2.30pm & 6.30pm
6th December: 11am & 2.30pm
8th December: 10.30am & 5pm*
9th to 11th December: 11am & 6pm*
12th December: 2.30pm & 6.30pm
13th December: 11am & 2.30pm
15th and 16th December: 11am & 6pm
17th December: 6pm
19th and 20th December: 11am, 2.30pm & 6.30pm
21st and 22nd December: 2.30pm & 6.30pm
23rd December: 11am, 2.30pm & 6.30pm
24th December: 10.30am, 2pm & 5.30pm
26th December: 2pm & 6.30pm
27th December: 11am*, 2.30pm* & 6.30pm
28th to 30th December: 2.30pm* & 6.30pm
31st December: 4pm
* Family Special dates.

Runtime & Schedule
Runtime: 2 hours with a 15 minute interval.
Schedule Note: For dates with multiple performances (such as matinees and evening shows), our calendar displays the full range from the start of the first show to the conclusion of the final show.

Accessibility
Relaxed Performance: 1st December 2026, 10.30am (schools) and 11th December, 6pm (Family & BSL show).

Schools
1st and 8th December, 10.30am, 2nd to 4th and 9th to 11th December, 11am.

⭐ Ready to book? Click on the Website link above to go directly to the Hazlitt Theatre at Maidstone booking page. ⭐

Hazlitt Theatre Visiting Details
See our Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone listing for information including parking, accessibility and more.

Good to know
Sitting near the front may mean you are selected for festive audience participation. Viewing restrictions will also apply to the first row, as you will be looking up for the entire performance. You will be much closer to the haze effects and may have lighting/staging obstructions.

Age Guidance
Under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. The show will contain innuendo and suggestive humour.

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