Beauty and the Beast
Set in Le Wakey as locals prepare for the town's Summer Festival, the story unfolds when a mysterious beast begins stalking the woods. Audiences can expect a festive family pantomime filled with music, laughter, love, and high-powered water pistols.
What to Expect
Festive family pantomime written by Chris Hannon featuring music and mayhem.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Theatre Royal Wakefield
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families looking for a festive pantomime
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Tue 24 Nov 7:00pm; Wed 25 Nov 7:00pm; Thu 26 Nov 1:30pm and 7:00pm; Fri 27 Nov 1:30pm and 7:00pm; Sat 28 Nov 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Mon 30 Nov 10:00am and 1:30pm; Tue 1 Dec 10:00am and 1:30pm; Wed 2 Dec 10:00am and 6:00pm (relaxed performances); Thu 3 Dec 10:00am and 7:00pm; Fri 4 Dec 10:00am and 7:00pm; Sat 5 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Mon 7 Dec 10:00am and 1:30pm; Tue 8 Dec 10:00am and 1:30pm; Wed 9 Dec 10:00am and 6:00pm (BSL signed performances); Thu 10 Dec 10:00am and 7:00pm; Fri 11 Dec 10:00am and 7:00pm; Sat 12 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Mon 14 Dec 10:00am and 1:30pm; Tue 15 Dec 10:00am and 1:30pm; Wed 16 Dec 10:00am and 1:30pm; Thu 17 Dec 10:00am and 7:00pm; Fri 18 Dec 10:00am and 7:00pm; Sat 19 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Mon 21 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Tue 22 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Wed 23 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Thu 24 Dec 11:00am and 2:30pm; Sat 26 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Sun 27 Dec 11:00am and 2:30pm; Mon 28 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Tue 29 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Wed 30 Dec 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Thu 31 Dec 11:00am and 2:30pm; Sat 2 Jan 2:30pm and 7:00pm; Sun 3 Jan 11:00am and 2:30pm.
- Accessibility: Relaxed performances are designed for people with an autistic spectrum condition, learning disability, sensory or communication disorder; BSL-signed performances are also scheduled.
Tips & Advice
- Book a specific performance in advance, as each show has its own booking option.
- Choose a relaxed performance on 2 December if the relaxed format suits your needs.
- Choose a BSL-signed performance on 9 December if you want to attend a signed session.
- Consider joining the membership scheme to access ticket savings and priority booking.
Special Events & Promotions
- Relaxed performances are scheduled on 2 December.
- BSL-signed performances are scheduled on 9 December.
- A brand-new show is presented for 2026.
- Members can access ticket savings through the membership scheme.
- Members can access priority booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the pantomime for?
It is described as fun for the whole family.
What can audiences expect from the show?
The story features music, laughter, love and high-powered water pistols, as a mysterious beast stalks the woods near Le Wakey.
Are there performances designed for audiences with sensory or communication needs?
Relaxed performances are designed for people with an autistic spectrum condition, learning disability, sensory or communication disorder.
Are any performances BSL-signed?
Yes. BSL-signed performances are offered as sessions of this production.
Can members get ticket benefits?
Members can join the membership scheme for ticket savings and priority booking.
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