“Goldilocks and the Three Beours”
- Adult Tickets: €24
- Children Tickets €18
- Group Rate €19. Valid for groups of minimum 10 people for the evening shows on Tue 19th, Wed 20th January ONLY. Advance payment in full required by 20th December
In this hilarious and chaotic pantomime, the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears gets completely turned on its head, thanks to a spelling mistake! Instead of bears, we meet the 3 Beours. Three eccentric ladies named Cat, Wanda and Nada whose misadventures launch a riot of mix-ups, songs, and slapstick. Amidst the mayhem, friendship, laughter, and love win out—proving that even in a world of spelling mistakes and chaos, a happy ending is never too far away. Full of pop songs, puns, and pantomime fun, Goldilocks & The 3 Beours is a fast-paced, family-friendly comedy celebrating 41 years of local Portlaoise panto tradition—with heart, humour, and plenty of glitter!
Written by Rory Chadwick, Goldilocks and the Three Beours is directed by Richard Mansworth, with musical direction by Sarah Troy and choreography by Lea Carroll.
Portlaoise Pantomime Group is a beloved community theatre group based in Portlaoise, County Laois. For over four decades, they’ve brought laughter, song, and local flair to the stage, performing annually at the Dunamaise Arts Centre. Their shows are known for combining comic panto traditions—audience participation, slapstick humour, and colourful characters—with strong musical and dance performances.Since their early years, the group has grown to involve dozens of local cast and crew, including children, teenagers, and long-time volunteers. Memorable past productions include "Beauty and the Beast" and “Jack and the Beanstalk,” which have become staples of the Portlaoise winter theatre season.With a strong emphasis on community spirit, Portlaoise Panto continues to be a platform for local talent, while entertaining families with the timeless magic and mayhem of pantomime.