Circa Theatre Pantomime - Beauty and the Beast

Friday 20 November

Join us for an enchanting evening!

A Queen Margaret College Junior School event, this much-loved QMC community tradition brings together students, families, staff, alumni and friends for an evening of laughter, music and fun!

For the first time ever, Circa Theatre's much-loved pantomime heads to France with Beauty and the Beast!  Enjoy spectacular songs, goofy gags and a spellbinding story for all ages. In the words of the show: 'She is beauty, she is grace... she's ended up in an awfully strange place!'

Proudly brought to you by the Foundation Trust, every ticket purchased helps support the Trust's ongoing work for Queen Margaret College.

Don't miss this much-loved annual QMC tradition at Circa Theatre! 


Adult Ticket + Ice Cream: $50

Child Ticket + Ice Cream: $25


Round up your village!


Everyone is welcome, from Preschool to Year 13, along with parents, grandparents, whānau and friends from other schools.


Enjoy an evening of laughter, music and fun, then treat yourself to an ice cream at interval, generously provided by the Foundation Trust.

Costume prizes await!


Dust off your ballgowns, polish your candlesticks and gather your enchanted household objects. Prizes will be awarded for:

  • Best Dressed Family – generously donated by the Old Girls' Association
  • Best Dressed Individuals
  • Best DIY / Creative Costume

Whether you're inspired by Belle, the Beast, Lumière, Mrs Potts or another enchanted character, come dressed in your Beauty and the Beast finest and join in the celebration.


Plan your evening

  • Join us at Circa Theatre from 6.00pm to enjoy the festivities
  • Doors open at approximately 6.10pm
  • Costume prize winners announced at 6.20pm inside the theatre
  • Curtain rises at 6.30pm sharp


Food and parking

  • We recommend planning dinner before arriving, as festivities begin promptly from 6.00pm and the evening moves quickly.
  • Chouchou, located at Circa Theatre, offers drinks and food options, including a dinner menu, before the performance.
  • Wellington's waterfront is home to a wide range of cafés, restaurants and eateries.
  • Convenient paid parking is available adjacent to Circa Theatre at Te Papa.