Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story
Duration
2 hrs 30 mins
Closing Date
Until January 11, 2026
Age limit
Suitable for 18+ yrs
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
Age Suitability
This show is suitable for ages 18 years and above.
Content warning: 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!
Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
Charing Cross Theatre
The Charing Cross Theatre is a theatre located below Charing Cross station, beneath The Arches, off Villiers Street. The venue, which opened in 1936, had previously inhabited many locations in London's West End before settling on its current location. It is one of the smallest West End theatres, having been refurbished to fulfill the demands of national and international producers looking for a theatre with a sense of warmth and the feel of an Off-Broadway setting. Charing Cross Theatre Seating Plan Seating Capacity: 276
Getting There
- Address: The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2N 6NL, UK
- By metro:
The nearest tube stations are Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, Circle, and District lines) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines).
- By train:
Charing Cross Theatre is conveniently located beneath Charing Cross railway station.
- By bus:
Get off at Charing Cross Station (Stop H), serviced by bus routes 9, 139, 176, N9, N15, N343, N550, or N551.
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Toilets, Cloak room, Free parking, Souvenir shop
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed
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 will receive an email with your Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story tickets voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
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.
The show is playing at the Charing Cross Theatre in London.
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+.
Expect outrageous adult pantomime full of cheeky songs, daft costumes, bawdy humour, and queer-inflected storytelling.
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.
