X Factor and panto legend Mary Byrne returns to Longford this Christmas
After the huge success of last year's sellout, 'Billy and the Beanstalk', Longford Panto brings you its biggest, funniest, most magical panto yet, 'The Adventures of Billy and Sleeping Beauty'.
X Factor and panto legend Mary Byrne returns to Longford this Christmas to play the benevolent Fairy Mary, alongside comedy genius Damien Douglas as the hilarious Billy Doolittle.
There's just no telling what sort of shenanigans these two audience favourites will get up to as they bring you the pantomime of your dreams!
With Sean Hendley as the bumbling King Charles, Valerie Shiels as the evil Maleficent and the hilarious Davy Flaherty as the flamboyant Dame Daisy, 'The Adventures of Billy and Sleeping Beauty' will have you rolling in the aisles this Christmas!
This star-studded cast also includes the amazing talents of panto favourites Niamh O'Brien, Aoibhinn Macken, Conor McLoughlin, Iarlaith O'Rourke and the renowned Evolution Stage School dancers. Longford Panto debutant Michael Bergin takes on the role of Prince Ken.
Once upon a time in Pantoville, the beautiful Princess Aurora (Niamh O'Brien/Aoibhinn Macken) turns eighteen and pricks her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel. The vile Maleficent places her under a cruel curse, forcing her to sleep for 100 years.
Can our hero Billy save the day? Can he outwit the evil enchantress and foil her wicked plans? Can he pat his head and rub his tummy in a circular motion at the same time?
All will be revealed in this spectacular, hilarious, slightly bonkers panto packed with magic, music, comedy and lots of surprises!
'The Adventures of Billy and Sleeping Beauty' is written and directed by Pat McElwain, choreographed by Tracey Carty, musically directed by Paul Hennessy and stage managed by Gerry McCann.
Book your tickets now! With thousands of theatregoers attending Longford Panto each festive season, it's never too early to book. You snooze, you lose! And remember what Billy says kids…if your parents don't buy you tickets for 'The Adventures of Billy and Sleeping Beauty', they just don't love you! (They do really!)
The Adventures of Billy & Sleeping Beauty runs at St Mel's College, Longford from December 19 - 31 (Dec 19 - 22 6.30pm; Dec 23 Matinee 1.30pm; Dec 27 - 29 6.30pm; Dec 30 Matinee 1.30pm & 6.30pm; Dec 31 Matinee 1.30pm)
Tickets: Opening Night €18.50 + booking fee; Standard Ticket €22 + booking fee; Matinee Shows Family Ticket (2+2) €79 + booking fee