Waterside Theatre announces it is supporting six charities during Sleeping Beauty pantomime run
The Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury has announced it is supporting six charities during its run of the Sleeping Beauty pantomime.
Autism Bucks and the Live Entertainment and Arts Foundation will be supported through bucket collections, while four more charities will be supported through the magic ticket scheme.
This scheme enables customers to add an additional ticket to their order at a discounted rate and is designed to help a child or family who may be otherwise unable to experience the show.
The final allocation of magic tickets will be distributed between the Buckinghamshire Healthcare Charity, The MPS Society, The Pace Centre and Spectrum Community Arts.
Chair of trustees at Autism Bucks Neil Cary said: “We’re delighted and grateful that Autism Bucks has been chosen as one of Aylesbury Waterside Theatre’s charity partners this Christmas.
“Autistic adults can often experience isolation and face difficulties in everyday life. We bring our members together through regular social sessions, activities and events, while providing practical advice and information when needed.
“We also work with the wider community to increase understanding of autism and help organisations become more inclusive and accepting of autistic differences.
“As a charity run entirely by volunteers, the generosity of the theatre and its audiences will make a real difference.”
Last year theatre-goers raised more than £10,000 through bucket collections, while more than 100 magic tickets were sold.
Sleeping Beauty runs from Friday December 4 2026 until Sunday January 3 2027 at the Waterside Theatre.
Cast members gathered at Horwood House earlier this month to mark the start of rehearsals for this year’s show, which stars Laura Main from Call The Midwife as Fairy Snowfall, West End star Leon Craig as Nanny Nora and BBC Three Counties Radio breakfast presenter and former Bucks Herald columnist Andy Collins as Lester the Jester.