Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are thrilled to announce that West End star, Jordan Lee Davies, will be welcoming the boos and bringing fierce vocals to Sunderland Empire’s wicked Christmas pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, as he takes on the role of fiendish villain Carabosse from Friday 12 December 2025 until Sunday 4 January 2026.
Jordan has most recently spent 2025 touring the UK as Mary Sunshine in Hit Broadway Musical Chicago, though his on stage musical credits are extensive. You may have seen him star as Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon UK and International Tour, in the original cast of Bat Out Of Hell (Manchester/West End/Toronto), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Kilworth House), Chess (London Colliseum, West End), Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre, West End/Dubai Opera House) with many more additional stage credits to his name.
Jordan appeared on The Voice UK, series 2 reaching WILL I AM’s top 6 and has also enjoyed performing in a number of concerts over the years such as Sunset Boulevard (Alexandra Palace), My Fair Lady: 60th Anniversary Concert (St Pauls); Kings Of Broadway (Palace), Disney: in Concert (St David’s Hall) and Sondheim Men (St. James).
Jordan said: “I am so excited to return to the Sunderland Empire after my visits with The Book Of Mormon and Chicago. The audiences are INCREDIBLE and I cannot wait to be booed once again. Pass me the horns and the red lippy, I’m ready!”
Producer, Martin Dodd said: “Hold onto your tiaras, Sunderland! The wickedly wonderful Jordan Lee Davies is flying into the Empire as the deliciously dreadful Carabosse – and he’s bringing more drama than a Tyne-Wear derby! With killer vocals, a wardrobe to die for, and enough sass to stop time itself, Jordan’s set to give Sleeping Beauty a wake-up call she won’t forget. It’s glam, it’s gags, it’s glorious villainy… and it’s going to be spellbinding!”
Jordan will be starring alongside the recently announced Laura Main, best known for appearing in all fourteen series of Call the Midwife, playing Fairy Snowfall. They will be joined by Channel 5 Milkshake! TV favourite, David Ribi as the chivalrous Prince Vincent with Wearside’s favourite funny duo, the sharp as a whip North East Queen of Comedy, Miss Rory (Boulevard), this year as Rorina the Cleaner and the quick-witted Tom Whalley as Vesta the Jester, both back by incredible popular demand.The pair will return to Sunderland Empire’s stage for a sixth year running and are sure to be cheekier than ever before.
A beautiful Princess is cursed by the evil Carabosse on the eve of her 18th birthday party and can only be awoken by true love’s kiss. Can the Good Fairy’s magical spell break the curse? Will she find her true love and live happily ever after?
Expect a laugh-a-minute extravaganza with stunning sets, top musical hits, fantastic costumes, and exciting special effects to keep audiences both young and old entertained!
Don’t get caught napping! Sleeping Beauty will dazzle Sunderland Empire audiences from Friday 12 December 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026! Tickets are available online now at ATGTickets.com/Sunderland*
*A £3.95 transaction fee applies to online bookings.