Sherwood Foundation for the Arts

Sherwood Foundation for the Arts Presents Once Upon a Mattress

July 24-26, 31 and August 1-2, 2026

Get ready for a royally fun time with Once Upon a Mattress — the hilarious musical retelling of The Princess and the Pea!
When a kingdom’s overbearing queen decrees that no one may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a suitable bride, the search for a true princess begins. Enter Winnifred the Woebegone — an unconventional, outspoken heroine who turns the royal court upside down and proves that happily ever after can come from the most unexpected places.

Packed with clever wit, charming characters, and toe-tapping tunes, Once Upon a Mattress is a joyful, family-friendly production that will have audiences of all ages laughing and cheering.

Director: Elisabeth Murdoch

Music Director: Alex Meldrum

Please select a performance

Fri, Jul 24th, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Jul 25th, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Sun, Jul 26th, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Fri, Jul 31st, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Sat, Aug 1st, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Sun, Aug 2nd, 2026 at 3:30 pm

TICKETS for FRI/SAT 7:00PM & SUN 3:30PM Performances 

Adult: $20 

Student: $15 (Valid Student ID required) 

Senior: $15 (65+)

Flex Tickets: Purchase 7 tickets to use for any of our upcoming 2026 shows. You receive 7 codes after purchase to claim your seat

Adults - $129

Student/Senior $99

VIP Sponsor Seating – The Best Seats in the House!

Rows B, C, D, and E – Seats 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 are reserved exclusively for our valued sponsors. These premium seats offer an incredible view and are our way of thanking those who help make this production possible!

Want to secure VIP seating and support local theatre? Contact us at sfa.mattress@gmail.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!