Britney Spears meets fairy-tale rebellion as Hunter Drama brings Once Upon A One More Time to the Playhouse this April.
Hunter Drama is launching its 2026 season with a high-voltage burst of pop, glitter and girl-power as the Britney Spears–fuelled musical lands in Newcastle.
The production flips classic stories on their heads, reimagining what happens when fairy-tale heroines start questioning the scripts they’ve been handed.
The show centres on Cinderella, Snow White and their storybook sisters, whose weekly book club takes a sharp turn when a disruptive fairy godmother introduces The Feminine Mystique.
Suddenly, “happily ever after” doesn’t seem so simple, and the characters hurtle into an adventure filled with empowerment, humour and heart. Britney’s biggest hits are interwoven through the narrative, creating a fresh take that bridges generations.
With 22 musical numbers and as many as 30 Britney tracks threaded throughout, audiences can expect a production that sits somewhere between a fully staged musical and a pop concert.
Every number promises high-impact storytelling, epic choreography and the kind of energy that has become a signature of Hunter Drama’s senior performers. The company’s young cast is known for its extraordinary level of professionalism, delivering vocals, movement and character work that push well beyond expectations.
The choreography leans into the fun and boldness of Britney’s catalogue, matching the show’s playful and empowering storyline. From rebellious princesses to razor-sharp humour, the production is designed to sweep audiences up in its spectacle.
The creative team promises a performance that surprises newcomers and wins over even the sceptical, with many leaving the theatre ready to tell everyone they know to see it.
Once Upon A One More Time plays at the Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle from 9–19 April 2026. Tickets are on sale now via the Civic Theatre box office and website.
