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