A CLASSIC FAIRY-TALE REIMAGINED
Tumble, toss and turn the page in this nimble twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale. Disheveled from a rainstorm and forced to prove herself to her faithful servants, a pampered princess learns a lesson in humility—with the help of one pesky pea! A marvel of mattress-springing acrobatics and physical comedy, The Princess and the Pea leaps to life with queen-sized charm and nary a word.
Reviews
★★★★★ “A jewel-bright, energetically active joy of a show for tiny people that will surely leave everyone bouncing on the bed!” Everything Theatre
★★★★ “Charming reworking of the familiar fairytale with thrilling circus skills” The Stage
The Princess and the Pea was nominated for two awards in the 2024 Offies, in the Production and Performance categories
Dates & Tickets
The Princess and the Pea is heading to London’s Southbank Centre in February 2026!
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
Sat 14 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026
Tickets from £16
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Available for 2027 touring
The Princess and the Pea is available for touring in the UK and internationally from 2027. Take a look at the tour pack below or get in touch with celine@upswing.org.uk for more information.
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Cast
Yellow Servant Danielle Bird
Green Servant Nathan Johnston
Blue Servant Robert Penny
Purple Princess Rhiannon Skerritt
Creatives
Adapted by Theresa Heskins
Co-directed by Vicki Dela Amedume and Theresa Heskins
Designer Laura McEwen
Lighting Designer Joshie Harriette
Composer Tayo Akinbode
Sound Designer Alex Day
Assistant Choreographer Nathan Johnston
Casting Director Anji Carroll
Previous Touring
Unicorn Theatre, New Vic Theatre, the New Victory Theatre
Partners
Co-produced with the Unicorn and New Vic Theatre
Photos by Foteini Christofilopoulou