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Until January 11, 2026
Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story
Opening on Nov 21, 2025
CLOSING DATE
AGE LIMIT
Suitable for 18+ yrs
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Why watch Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story?
- A raucous twist on a classic tale delivers original songs, bawdy humour, and queer-infused fun, ideal for adult audiences seeking something festive and far from family viewing.
- Led by Matthew Baldwin who is praised as “sublime” (The Guardian) and “wonderful” (Time Out), the dame role promises sharp wit and stage charisma.
- The creative team behind He’s Behind You! blends pantomime tradition with adult comedy, building on successes like Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick!
- Expect extravagant costumes, cheeky songs, and a flamboyant staging in a cozy setting, perfect for a rowdy festive night out in London.
- This is strictly an adult pantomime, so you won’t get sugar-coated fun here, but a delightfully filthy festive romp at the Charing Cross Theatre. Book your tickets to Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story in London now.
This festive season, adult-panto specialists He’s Behind You! bring their signature irreverent flair to Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story in London. Written by Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper, directed by Andrew Beckett, and produced by Oli Sones, the show blends original music, camp staging, and queered storytelling with unpredictable comedy. With Matthew Baldwin returning as the dame, alongside Chris Lane, this production balances expert comic timing with bold design and a heartily adult sense of humour. Running for a strictly limited run at Charing Cross Theatre, the show offers a festive escape for audiences looking for something gloriously naughty and uniquely theatrical.
Storyline
Set in frostbitten Lickmanochers, Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story London follows timid mummy’s boy Bertie, who ends up imprisoned in the castle of a hairy, high-camp aristocratic beast. As snow falls, tension and hidden desires build in this cheeky queer pantomime rom-com. Expect an absurd enemies-to-lovers dynamic, original songs, and theatrical mischief that will keep you guessing how far the “horny love story” will go.
Show timings
Show timings for Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & crew
- Leading roles: Matthew Baldwin as The Dame
- Director: Andrew Beckett
- Book: Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper
- Music and lyrics: Jon Bradfield
Note: Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
Age & content guide
- This show is suitable for ages 18 years and above. The show is sexually suggestive, irreverent, and explicitly not suitable for children.
- Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
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The Charing Cross Theatre is a compact Off-West End venue nestled beneath The Arches on Villiers Street, offering an intimate viewing experience. Founded in 1936 and housed in a former Victorian music hall, it was refurbished and rebranded in 2006, and has since hosted UK premieres and innovative revivals of musicals like Violet, Amour, The Woman in White, and Ragtime.
The Charing Cross Theatre seating plan will help you find the best seats in the theater.
Getting there
- Tube: Charing Cross (Bakerloo & Northern lines) and Embankment (Bakerloo, Circle, District & Northern lines) are the closest stations.
- Bus: Routes 6, 9, 11, 15, 23, 24, 87, 91, 139, and 176 serve the area.
Facilities & accessibility
Available facilities: restrooms, bar
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, step-free access
Additional information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets redemption
- You’ll get an instant email confirmation right after you book your tickets.
- Enjoy a hassle-free entrance to the venue by showing your mobile ticket and a valid photo ID – no printout necessary!
Cancellation & refunds
- Tickets cannot be refunded, amended, or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions about Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story
What age is the show appropriate for?
The show does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for children aged 18 years and above. The production is sexually suggestive, irreverent, and explicitly not suitable for children.
Where is the show playing in London?
The show is playing at the Charing Cross Theatre in London.
What is Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story about?
It’s an adults-only panto twist on the fairytale, mixing outrageous comedy, camp songs, and daft frocks with a cheeky love story that’s strictly 18+.
What style or tone can audiences expect?
Expect outrageous adult pantomime full of cheeky songs, daft costumes, bawdy humour, and queer-inflected storytelling.
What themes does the show explore?
It offers a camp enemies-to-lovers rom-com that taps into themes like body image, isolation, and queer desire, delivered through smart-and-silly, festive fun.