Alces Productions presents5th 29th March 2020So begins Once Upon a Mattress, a magical musical comedy journey into the world of Hans Christian Andersons beloved story of the princess and the pea. But this isnt your usual fairy tale, and princess Winnifred isnt your usual fairy-tale princess. The Kingdom in which she seeks her prince seethes with a very adult problem, which wont end until a very stubborn Queen Aggravain allows her son to marry Alas, he is his mothers prince, and is any princess really good enough?The 1959 classic Tony-nominated hit from Mary Rodgersdaughter legendary composer Richard Rodgersreturns to London for the first time in many moons! TicketsThursday 5th and Friday 6th March Previews all tickets 10Tue/Wed/Thurs: 18/16 (concession)Fri/Sat/Sun: 20/18 (concession)ShowtimesTuesdays Saturdays: 7.30pmSundays: 4.00pmExtra Matinee Saturday 28th March: 3.00pm
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Once Upon A Mattress
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Best Musical | |
| 1997 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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