The RVT 2025 Panto: GROWLED – Beauty and the Beast Continues…

From the team that brought you last year’s hit production, Wolfed, as well as the Offie-winning Tossed, and other successful shows like Cracked, Pricked, Slipped, Rubbed, and Goosed, they are excited to present their unique twist on one of the most beloved fairy tales: Beauty and the Beast.

GROWLED – Beauty and the Beast Continues… is produced by The RVT. Written by Paul Joseph (PopHorror) and Tim Benzie (Solve Along A Murder She Wrote) and directed by panto legend Tim McArthur (Eurovision Your Decision) with Musical Director, Annemarie Lewis Thomas.

The panto is a hilarious story that explores life for Belle and her Prince after the classic tale concludes, highlighting the realities of their “happy ever after.” This enchanting narrative is brought to life by a remarkable cast and features an array of hit songs, along with more jokes (and clocks) per minute than any other panto.

The 2025 Panto Cast

Lucy Penrose as Belle

Matthew Ferry as The Prince

Katherine Leyva as Villager Number One

Robert McNeilly as Mrs Spout

Ada Campe as The Inventorer

Jo Wickham as Asston

The RVT pantomime is one of the highlights of the year at London’s much loved queer cabaret and performance venue. With a long history at the Vauxhall venue, in recent years, the panto has become more successful than ever. Most shows selling out, and this year we have added more dates than ever before.

Tickets via vauxhalltavern.com

Photos and design by Chris Jepson. All images supplied.

For more information, please email dave@vauxhalltavern.com