BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Audiences follow the classic fairytale of Belle and a prince cursed to live as a beast until he learns to find love. The family production features comedy, catchy songs, and lively pantomime routines. The cast is led by Jenny Ryan alongside comedian Jarred Christmas, Jack Ballard, and Beth Lyons.
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
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Tickets
Price band 1: adults from £24.50, children from £22.50. Price band 2: adults from £19.50, children from £18. Price band 3: adults from £14.50, children from £13.50. Family tickets are for a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8; adults pay the children’s price when at least one child ticket is booked. Groups buying 10 tickets receive an 11th ticket free. Uniformed youth groups: price band 2 £15; price band 3 £13. School performances: all tickets £12.50, with one teacher free per 10 pupils; call the box office to reserve seats.
Hours
12 Dec 5pm; 13 Dec 11am and 3pm; school performances 16–17 Dec 10am and 1:30pm; 19–23 Dec 1pm and 5pm; 24 Dec 11am and 3pm; 26–31 Dec 11am and 3pm; 2 Jan 1pm and 5pm; 3 Jan 11am and 3pm. The 30 Dec 11am performance is relaxed and the 3pm performance is BSL interpreted.
Parking
The car park can be booked, subject to availability.
Accessibility
The venue offers tiered seating and participates in an essential companion scheme.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book the car park in advance if you need a space, as parking reservations are subject to availability.
- Choose the Relaxed Performance if its sensory and communication provisions suit your needs; flashing toys are not sold at that performance.
- For school bookings, call the box office to reserve seats and arrange the free teacher place for each ten pupils.
- Check the performance listing carefully before booking, since the schedule includes school, Relaxed, and BSL-interpreted sessions.
- If booking as a family, include at least one child ticket to qualify for the family ticket arrangement.
Special Events & Promotions
- Family tickets are for groups of 4 to 8; adults pay the children’s price when at least one child ticket is booked.
- Groups buying 10 tickets receive an 11th ticket free.
- Uniformed youth groups have special prices for price bands 2 and 3.
- School performances on 16 and 17 December have special ticket prices; one teacher goes free per 10 pupils.
- Relaxed performance on 30 December for people with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, or additional sensory or communication needs; it is also BSL interpreted.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the pantomime suitable for?
It is presented as a family pantomime for audiences young and old.
Should I book tickets in advance?
The event encourages audiences to book ahead. Tickets are for individual performances.
Are there family or group ticket offers?
Family tickets are available for groups of four to eight, with adults paying the children’s rate when at least one child ticket is booked. Groups buying ten tickets receive an eleventh ticket free.
What is the Relaxed Performance like?
The December 30 morning performance is for people with an autism spectrum condition, learning disability, or additional sensory or communication needs. It is also BSL interpreted, and bright, colourful flashing toys are not sold at this performance.
Are there performances for school groups?
School performances are scheduled on December 16 and 17. One teacher attends free per ten pupils, and seats must be reserved by calling the box office.
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